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November 2016

World of Wine Game: Test your Wine Knowledge and Win | TheTaste.ie

Win at Wine: Test your Wine Knowledge with this New Board Game

Board games are experiencing a golden age and not just for kiddie or family friendly themes. Difficult strategy, complex dynamics, adult topics (and by that we don’t mean risqué, although that’s not unheard of) and innovative design are giving strength to a wave of publications with a growing fan-base. Another thing that over 18s are known for […]

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Wine Agenda: Ribera del Duero Tasting and Masterclass this November 21st (Trade Only)

Wine Agenda: Ribera del Duero Tasting and Masterclass this November 21st (Trade Only)

Wines from Spain and the Consejo Regulador de la Denominación de Origen Ribera del Duero are inviting people from the trade to a special masterclass and Ribera del Duero tasting, where some of the sensational wines from the D.O. will be explored. Agustin Alonso González, Technical Director of D.O. Ribera del Duero and Vicente Marco

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New Wine App Grape Personalities, a Great Resource for Wine Lovers Just Launched

New Wine App Grape Personalities, a Great Resource for Wine Lovers Just Launched

WSET Educator Dale Gatcum has recently launched a new app that wine lovers will appreciate… Grape Personalities, “a must for those who like or love wine”, as its description explains. It’s an easy to use app that “demystifies wine and how it is made from the the most popular grape varieties, to their less costly,

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A Cut Above the Rest – Peter Hannan of Hannan Meats Interview

In recent years, Northern Ireland has undergone a food revolution, becoming recognised on the world stage for its exciting dining scene, superb local ingredients, and as a food tourism destination. Though, speaking to chef Danni Barry from EIPIC, one of two Michelin starred restaurants in Belfast, the person who she credits as one of the

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Conrad Dublin Launches Winter Sale with Discounts of up to 25%

Conrad Dublin Launches Winter Sale with Discounts of up to 25%

Conrad Dublin has just launched a fabulous Winter Sale offering savings of up to 25%. The luxury hotel, which recently underwent a €13 million refurbishemt, is conveniently located at the corner of St. Stephen’s Green, across from the National Concert Hall. Conrad Dublin is the perfect place to unwind this winter and discover authentic Dublin

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The Pinnacle of Restaurant Pop-Ups? Ex-Noma Chef to Open Pop up on Mount Everest

Having worked under René Redzepi and Tom Aikens, chef James Sharman is well used to world-class kitchens, but the pressure (and modern luxuries) of Michelin stars doesn’t seem to be enough for this adventurous chef. Starting in September 2016, the chef embarked on a quest to open 20 pop-ups in 20 different countries over 20

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Coffee Liqueur Tia Maria Gets a Stylish Makeover

Coffee Liqueur Tia Maria Gets a Stylish Makeover

Famous Coffee liqueur Tia Maria has received a makeover and now features a fresher image and a more elegant bottle. The new Tia Maria bottle was designed after keen consumer testing which welcomed the use of cutting-edge research methodology based on neuromarketing -a discipline which merges traditional marketing with neuroscience and psychology-. Tia Maria’s new packaging features

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High Fashion Meets High Tea at The Merrion ‘Prêt-à-Portea’ Afternoon Tea

Despite its historic origins, being built in the 1760s and the birth place of the first Duke of Wellington, five star The Merrion Hotel can’t be accused of not keeping up with modern trends. From Saturday, 28th January to Sunday, 5th February 2017, The Merrion’s Drawing Rooms will play host to the The Berkeley‘s legendary

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Chocolate with Benefits – Nutramino Releases Dark Chocolate Protein Bar

Dark chocolate fiends rejoice, one of Ireland’s leading sports nutrition brands Nutramino has added something rather special, indulgent and decadent to its range of protein bars. With no less than 19g of protein, Nutramino Dark Chocolate & Orange is the brand’s first protein bar made with delicious dark chocolate. The Irish-owned brand provides consumers with

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Febvre introduces d’Arenberg “Chester’s Champions”

Febvre introduces d’Arenberg “Chester’s Champions”

Febvre Wine Company announces the launch of a special promotion of D’Arenberg Wines to take place in selected Off-Licences around Ireland, who will be known as d’Arenberg “Chester’s Champion’s” during the coming months. First started in 1912 in the McLaren Vale in South Australia, the winery is now spearheaded by the ever-challenging Chester Osborn, the

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Wine Agenda: Rinuccini Launches Taste of Tuscany Wine Pairing Event

Wine Agenda: Rinuccini Launches Taste of Tuscany Wine Pairing Event on November 22nd and 23rd

Kilkenny’s prestigious restaurant, Ristorante Rinuccini, is presenting an exciting dining experience with Gavioli Winery of Tuscany, pairing exclusive artisan wines with a special seasonal menu created by Head Chef/Owner Antonio Cavaliere. On November 22nd and 23rd, guests will enjoy a ‘Taste of Tuscany”: a seven-course tasting menu featuring Tuscan inspired dishes paired with wines of the region.

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Watch: Catherine Fulvio's Tastes Like Home TV series Starts this Friday

Watch: Catherine Fulvio’s Tastes Like Home TV series Starts this Friday

Catherine Fulvio’s Tastes Like Home is a new and exciting food & travel TV series, which will run over six episodes starting Friday 18th November on RTE1 at 7.30pm. ‘Tastes like Home’, sponsored by Londis, will see Catherine Fulvio visit families across Ireland who teach her how to make their favourite family dish, before travelling to locations

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THE SEARCH IS ON TO FIND NI’S NEW SIGNATURE DISH:

The Search is on to Find Northern Ireland’s New Signature Dish

In a new initiative launched today, Tourism NI has tasked four of Northern Ireland’s top chefs to create three brand new locally-inspired dishes, one of which will be named as Northern Ireland’s New Signature Dish. Northern Ireland’s New Signature Dish search is part of the Northern Ireland Year of Food and Drink 2016 celebrations and

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Hüfi: Light, Gluten-Free Beer Hits the Shelves in Time for the Holiday Season

Hüfi: Light, Gluten-Free Beer Hits the Shelves in Time for the Holiday Season

Hüfi, a new low calorie and gluten-free lager, has been recently launched in Ireland, hitting the shelves in its bottled presentation just in time for those who are looking for a lighter alternative this Christmas season. The beer is clear and crisp, a classic pilsner style lager which contains just 93 calories. For those of us who are

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Indulgent Festive Afternoon Tea Comes to 5 Star Sheen Falls Lodge This Christmas

This December, enjoy a special treat with family or friends with a visit to the award-winning five star Sheen Falls Lodge, Kenmare to experience the new Festive Afternoon Tea service. Arrive to a warm and homely welcome as you take shelter from the winter chill outside with the hotel’s roaring log fires, sumptuous armchairs and

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The Fifth Element of Coffee: Discover what Different Types of Water do to your Cup

The Fifth Element of Coffee: Discover what Different Types of Water do to your Cup

Baristas across the world will tell you about the importance of the “4 M’s” of espresso: Macinazione (Mill), Miscela (Mix/Blend), Macchina (Machine) and Mano (Maker). Although all of them are essential for great coffee, there is a fifth element quite often overlooked, and which comprises around 98% of what ends up in a cup: water.

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Cork Brewery Franciscan Well Introduces Exclusive ‘Celebration Brew’

Award winning Irish craft brewery Franciscan Well has announced the launch of an exclusive brew: the Celebration Brew, a specially crafted limited edition Hopfenweisse beer, launched to mark the momentous year the Cork craft brewery has enjoyed in 2016. Originally brewed for entry in the World Beer Awards 2015, where it picked up a bronze

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