The 5* Adare Manor, voted ‘Hotel of the Year 2018’ at the world-renowned global Virtuoso ‘Best of the Best Awards’ in Las Vegas hosted a unique evening on Thursday, 21st February 2019. The evening...
If you are anything like me you might get a little bored of having the same options to choose from when you are out and up for a nice glass of wine. To be...
The Legal Eagle is hosting a tasting menu alongside one of the restaurant’s favourite wine producers, Château La Baronne. The evening will see dishes paired with wines from the iconic Château. Special guest on...
Wine and fashion- what do these two things have in common? I am guessing a lot more than you can imagine! We’re all quite familiar with the words ‘trends’, ‘fads’ and ‘limited release’ in...
This summer, why not indulge in some of the finest rosé while also relaxing in the beautiful surrounds of one of Dublin’s most picturesque restaurants, WILDE. Situated above Dublin’s lively Grafton Street, WILDE offers...
For a universe to be believable, it has to be consistent. Theories and philosophies are accepted or dissed because of their internal coherence or lack of it. But should a premise be worth it,...
France is the most famous wine producing country and legendary regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy or Champagne are held in high regard with good reason. But while they get global acclaim, other lesser known...
When we say dining out, we mean really out: treat yourself and your lucky guests to a Mediterranean-inspired al fresco dining experience. Get your cupboard ready with the ingredients that surround this generous sea and prepare...
Bordeaux, as a city is the second most visited in France after its capital, Paris. As a wine region is huge, in fact it’s colossal and covers a vast area mid-way on the Atlantic coast...
For the 10th edition of the French Wine Trade Show, Business France is gathering 24 wine companies from all French wine regions with more than 250 wines to introduce into the Irish trade. Irish wine importers...
When we dream of Provence, the idea of serious red wine rarely plays into the lavender-scented reverie. It is more likely that we imagine Provence’s easy-drinking, refreshing rosé, which seem aligned with the tone...
Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé, or should we say Nü Bojo is in the house! The popular vin de primeur will see its global launch this November 17th. To celebrate the end of the...
They say that wine is sunshine in a bottle, perhaps, it is a brief moment in the universe infused in grape juice. Or maybe it’s simply a wonderful chemical reaction. From the unapologetically esoteric to the...
This week, on the Wednesday 5th of October, we celebrate World Teacher’s Day. A date chosen to recognise the invaluable work of teachers around the globe and their importance to society. And as every...
You might want to stock up on Chablis as this year the region’s vineyards have been decimated by weather deemed “catastrophic” by the French Farmers Federation. It started during April, with unusually heavy rain and frosts...
This Thursday 14th of July France celebrates its National Day and the occasion calls for a toast. La fête nationale, also known as Bastille Day, gives us an opportunity to raise our glasses to...
What does Chablis have in common with a set of Russian nesting dolls? The French appellation, located within Burgundy is world-famous for its elegant white wines made exclusively with Chardonnay and its land is divided...
The Languedoc-Roussillon is one of France’s oldest wine regions, a southern and privileged land where families have worked their terroirs for generations. But the dream of making beautiful wines in this sun-kissed paradise is -understandably-...
Last night, Thursday the 21st of April over 80 guests attended the Residence of France to celebrate the winners of the 31st Irish Hospitality Institute (IHI) National Hospitality Business Management Games, and to promote...
Malbec is best known as the signature black grape of Argentina, making big, powerful, fruity red wines that partner well with red meat. Its original home is in France, where it is still grown...