Every summer, rose has a moment in the sun, both literally and metaphorically, as it’s the time of the year where most wine lovers say yes way rose. Sales rise and only the snobbiest of snobs decline a glossy glass of pink wine. This year is expected to be record breaking for rose wines. Reports from […]
Yes Way Rose: 2017 Expected to Break Records in Rosé Sales Read More »
Croatia’s first underwater winery has recently opened to visitors. Located in the town of Drače, north of Dubrovnik, Edivo Wines can be reached after a quick dive at the bottom of Mali Ston Bay. Wines are kept in amphorae stored underwater, and a sunken boat serves as cellar, which adds the the striking submerged landscape (or should we
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Keeping your brain sharp with Sudoku is so 2012. If you want a good mind workout, tasting wine is one the most stimulating activities you can choose. According to findings of Yale professor and neuroscientist Gordon Shepherd, all the process that leads to taste wine, from looking at the bottle and opening it to, of course,
Forget Sudoku: Wine More Engaging for the Brain than Maths Read More »
Gin and Tonics are so popular that they have two international days a year! The most commonly International Gin and Tonic Day is agreed to be on April 9th, although a few bartenders might tell you it’s on October 19th. No need to argue, however, as you can enjoy this classic drink all year round!
To celebrate World Malbec Day (April 17th), Guillaume Bousquet from Domaine Bousquet in Argentina will host a six course wine dinner at Yang’s of Clontarf on 18th April. Guests will enjoy wines from the fully certified organic winery Domaine Bousquet, which are grown at an altitude of 1,200 metres in Tupungato, Mendoza. Bousquet, known for their combination of Old
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Last Tuesday 4th of April, Bollinger Champagne celebrated in style with a glamorous event to mark their partnership and the launch of the Punchestown Best Dress Lady. Over two dozen guests boarded the retro-chic renovated Routermaster bus run by vintage Tea Tours and enjoyed a classic afternoon tea while travelling from Dublin city centre to The Polo Club
Bollinger Best Dressed Lady at Punchestown Launched with Glamorous Vintage Afternoon Tea Read More »
Many of Ireland’s finest chefs and fine food producers and enthusiasts will meet in the beautiful coastal town of Dungarvan from 21st-23rd April to celebrate the 10th birthday of the West Waterford Festival of Food. Dungarvan is called Fungarvan during the West Waterford Festival of Food, as the town and its hinterland come together in a true community spirit to deliver an extraordinary array of events in
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Bodegas Torres has been named “World’s Most Admired Wine Brand”, topping for the third time the annual list of 50 wine brands published by UK-based magazine Drinks International. The Spanish bodega has consistently appeared as first in Europe and on the world’s top three positions on the list since it was published for the first time seven years
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The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) of Ireland has recently announced a new community initiative for which they’ve partnered with Diageo and charity Alone. Diageo’s Guinness is supporting the LVA’s efforts to raise €200,000 for the charity by brewing a limited edition beer, Dublin Amber Pale Ale. For each pint of this newly launched Dublin Amber sold, a joint
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With a stronger resemblance to the green fields and rocky coasts of Ireland than classic images of drier, Castilian plains, the Rias Baixas region in Spain has the perfect micro climate to grow Albariño. Ample rain, and more importantly, abundant sunshine ensure wines with good natural acidity and balance, and a characteristic aromatic profile that
Born on the legendary grounds of Slane Castle, Slane Irish Whiskey is a triple-cask matured Irish whiskey created to achieve smoothness and complexity. The much anticipated bottle had its global launch last Tuesday 4th of April at The Loop in Dublin Airport. It will be available exclusively at Dublin and Cork airports during the month
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Burgundy or Bourgogne is one of the most intriguing wine regions in France, shrouded in a colourful medieval past of powerful dukes and rebellious monks unsuccessfully tamed by worried popes. Its past continues to influence its present still melded with the medieval: walled towns, monasteries, high-walled estates and an aristocratic heritage that has bequeathed a
Burgundy Wines: To Understand them is to Love them Read More »
On sunny days, parks, gardens, marinas, and every spot in which one can sit and enjoy the warming kiss of the sun become natural party venues, but as we don’t live on light alone, food and drink are generally part of the occasion. One of the simplest yet more comforting and pleasant ways to indulge
5 Picnic Perfect Drinks to Take your Outdoor Sipping to the Next Level Read More »
Galway’s upscale casual dining restaurant, Brasserie on the Corner, is celebrating the Galway Food Festival with “A Taste of Brasserie on the Corner”, a special menu available for limited time only. Guests will savour a specially selected five course dinner that will give them a taster of the restaurant’s new spring menu, created by recently appointed Head
This light and zesty salad recipe features the warming touch of red pepper flakes and it will pair well with either California Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Noir, so no matter if you like whites or reds, mix it and enjoy! Ingredients: – 2 cups (2 ounces/60g) salad greens – 2 teaspoons (10ml) sesame oil – Salt
Garlic Prawns with Warm Cucumber and Ginger Salad Recipe from California Wine Read More »
The briny taste of the sea, the earthy sweetness of saffron and the crunch of fried sage take center stage in this dish by California Wines. Pair it with California Sauvignon Blanc or California Chardonnay. Ingredients: – ½ cup (125ml) vegetable oil – 16 fresh sage leaves – 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
Being born and bred in Dublin, I tend to pride myself on a familiarity with the city, one that has been developed over many years of rambling the its hidden alleys and backstreets. Seldom are the times when a friend suggests a bar or restaurant that I have not darkened the doorway of at least
The Rumors were True… The Blind Pig, Dublin 2 – Bar Review Read More »
The night before Ireland took on the might of the French rugby team in Lansdowne Road, I had to contend with a daunting French lineup of my own. It was a far more genteel affair in contrast to what faced our men in green, however: an evening in the famous Michelin-starred L’Ecrivain restaurant, hosted by
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Volcanoes are the super villains of mountains and their thunderous evil laugh instills fear in the heart of those close enough to hear it. Unless they’re winemakers in the world’s volcanic soil regions. They’d be harvesting on the outskirts of Mordor itself while watching Sauron in the eye -sunglasses on, obviously- while sipping on a glass of the sharp, mineral
A Song of Rocks and Fire: Epic Volcanic Soil Wines to Try Now Read More »
If there was ever a wildlife documentary about Ranelagh (please imagine David Attenborough’s voice for the rest of this paragraph) it’d probably mention joyful packs of #Igers Instagraming their prosperous surroundings while a couple of creative birds cheerfully feed on vegan brownies and matcha lattes. Young professionals log into Tinder -the first step of their intricate mating
The Evolution of the Traditional Irish Pub: McSorleys, Ranelagh – Bar Review Read More »
With an increasing demand in gluten free options in the craft beer market, breweries around the world are experimenting with new and exciting ways to make delicious beer, minus the gluten. As a result, I was absolutely delighted when 9 White Deer sent me their Stag Saor line to try. Their range of five (!)
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