“A Landmark Label That Defined The New Zealand Wine Industry” Martin Moran MW. 2015 saw Cloudy Bay celebrate thirty years with its Iconic Sauvignon Blanc. To celebrate a select few were invited to a vertical tasting of this much celebrated wine. Cloudy Bay released its first commercial vintage in 1985 from the Wairau Valley in …
Has January been a dry month, back to work getting you down? Well it’s always good to have something to look forward to and we’re looking forward to Alltech Craft Brews & Food Fair on the weekend of the 5th – 7th February in Dublin’s Convention Centre. This international Beer festival will be featuring beers, …
Time to Raise a Glass – Alltech Craft Brews & Food Fair Returns 5th – 7th February 2016 Read More »
I think many people are unduly harsh about Valentine’s Day; where others see a day where they’re ‘forced’ to jump through hoops, I simply see another excuse to enjoy myself. Think about it: what are the clichéd components on Valentine’s Day? Posh chocolates, flowers, a nice meal and some good wine, all shared with your …
Recently Business France on behalf of the French Embassy held a tasting to showcase some great wines that are currently not available in Ireland, this is an annual event to aid french wineries and importers to connect. They have always managed to bring over some great winemakers, last year the highlights for me were champagne …
Make this Valentine’s Day one to remember by gifting your loved one a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Rosé enclosed in a beautiful Couture Collection presentation box or the new Veuve Clicquot Rosé Shakkei. The ideal gift for any style lover, Veuve Clicquot’s Rosé Couture Collection is tailor made and fashion ready. Stitching together the link …
A Blossoming Gift of Love this Valentine’s Day with Veuve Clicquot Rosé Shakkei Read More »
Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin Ireland Wednesday March 9th 2016 The new trade show organised by Business France are aiming to promote your selection of French wines to your professional customers! You are…. An Irish importer offering a range of French wines. You want to… Promote your selection of French Wines to numerous professional customers. For …
In French, ‘osé’ means daring and this Valentine’s Day, Moët & Chandon unleashes the osé attitude in rosé with the perfect romantic gift; Moët Rosé Impérial Daring presentation gift box or Moët Rosé Impérial Iso Suit. Bold, radiant and oh so chic, Moët Rosé Impérial is inseparable from the #moetmoments in life that revolve around …
Moët Rosé Impérial Celebrates Valentine’s In Daring Style Read More »
Join Febvre for a specially created 5 course BBQ menu at Asador matched with the stunning wines from Herdade do Esporão. We cook all our meats, shellfish, fish and game on the Asador grill, over fires of lump-wood charcoal and oak & apple hard woods. We use maple and hickory wood chips to add further flavour …
Esporão Wine Dinner 7pm Monday 22nd February 2016 at Asador Read More »
Glendalough Distillery was set up by five friends from Wicklow and Dublin with a deep passion for reviving the heritage of craft distilling in Ireland. In the 18th & 19th centuries there were over 200 licensed distilleries in Ireland and along with countless unlicensed ones produced diverse styles of poitín, whiskey, gin and even absinthe. …
Foods and Wines from Spain, on behalf of ICEX Spain Trade and Investment, is pleased to announce the 9th call for applications for the Scholarship-Training Program in Spanish Gastronomy, which is open to young foreign students and/or chefs and lasts 5 months (from June to November 2016). There will be twelve spots open this year …
The Wine Advocate, the world-famous publication established by Robert Parker, has awarded the 2013 Cono Sur Ocio Pinot Noir a fantastic 95 points in its latest issue. This puts Ocio at the very upper end of a rating category that defines its recipients as, “An outstanding wine of exceptional complexity and character. In short, these …
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate Awards 95 Points to Cono Sur’s Ocio Pinot Noir Read More »
To celebrate Febvreuary Febvre who are at the forefront of the Irish wine trade for over 50 years with renowned winery Castello Banfi will be hosting a 5 course Italian dinner. They will be matching award winning Castello Banfi wines with artisan Italian produce in a specially created menu by Chef Warren Massey. Wines will …
Castello Banfi Tuscan Wine Dinner 7pm Tuesday 2nd February 2016 Read More »
Hennessy has announced an exciting new partnership with the Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA) for 2016. Working with the gallery, Hennessy will host a programme of four Hennessy Lost Friday nights during the year, each showcasing some of the most innovative creative talent from Ireland’s diverse arts scene. The first Hennessy Lost Friday takes place on …
Immerse Yourself At Hennessy Lost Fridays In The RHA Read More »
Gérard Bertrand H de L’Hospitalet Sauvignon Blanc 100% Sauvignon Blanc 2014 This has to be a steal. Coming from an award winning Château L’Hospitalet in the Languedoc and rugby legend Gérard Bertrand, a man who started working in his fathers winery at the tender age of ten. This wine has a beautiful aromatic nose with …
The Torres family’s Ribera del Duero wins a gold medal at the Tempranillos al Mundo 2015 competition. Celeste Crianza, Bodegas Torres’s flagship Ribera del Duero, celebrates the 10th anniversary of its launch with its recently-released 2012 vintage. Celeste is one of Ireland’s best-loved wines from Ribera del Duero and is available in 80 countries, making …
PARIS, January 5th, 2016 – In 2015, the Maison Hennessy has been honored with a trio of luxury design distinctions for the 250th anniversary blend’s limited edition luxury design display. These important design prizes include the Popai Awards and the Pentawards, as well as the Prix Formes de Luxe, three honors that together comprise the …
The three items that make up this recipe are an integral part of the Galician palate: octopus, oysters, and mussels. Many will have heard of the famous Pulpo a feira (fairground octopus) will consists of octopus, potatoes and smoked paprika. But in this recipe I wanted to combine the beautiful fresh saline features of all …
Octopus, oyster, mussels Recipe by JP McMahon for The Foods and Wines of Rías Baixas Read More »
Gérard Bertrand H de l’Hospitalet Malbec 100% Malbec A quality wine from one of my favourite producers, Gérard Bertrand, a multi-award winning one too. Grown on the foothills Pyranees in their Estate’s cool coastal vineyards. This wine has a beautiful nose with aromas of deep overripe black fruits, dark chocolate, leather and violets. On the …
Wine of the Week – Gérard Bertrand H de l’Hospitalet Malbec Now €10 by Suzi Redmond Read More »
It’s that time of year again, where the post is all bills, that we try to avoid thus leaving with only a few euros to try and make January bearable. With this in mind I popped to a few tastings and noted all the wines that punched above their weight at a price that even …
10 Great Wines that wont break the bank This January Read More »
With Christmas quickly approaching, I was delighted to finish my tasting year in the Dean Hotel with Krug Champagne. I strolled in and up the stairs to a bright and elegant room where I was greeted with a glass of Krug Grand Cuvée, the elegance of the wine matched that of the setting. Krug had …
Cocktails have become even more popular in recent years where quality and variety has soared thanks to some very talented mixologists. We do adore a well made cocktail here at The Taste but even we like to keep things fresh and keep an eye out for what’s new and where to go. Below are a …
9 Great Cocktail Bars to Visit in Dublin’s Fair City Read More »
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