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Wine Wednesday pick from O’Briens: Pazo Barrantes 2014

Wine Wednesday pick from O’Briens: Pazo Barrantes 2014

Summer and Spain are two words that simply work well together… Long evenings sharing tapas and conversation by a Mediterranean beach, glasses of wine to accompany the occasion and the promise of an unforgettable holiday. It’s no surprise that the country is one of Ireland’s favourite destinations during the season. Rias Baixas is different and …

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Wine Wednesday pick from O'Briens: Château Remaury Minervois 2014

Wine Wednesday pick from O’Briens: Château Remaury Minervois 2014

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 celebrate courage and progress. The date honours the Storming of the Bastille in 1789, a climatic event during the beginning of …

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Wine of the Week - Gérard Bertrand H de L'Hospitalet Sauvignon Blanc Now €10 by Suzi Redmond

Wine of the Week – Gérard Bertrand H de L’Hospitalet Sauvignon Blanc Now €10 by Suzi Redmond

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 …

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Torres Celeste Turns Ten and Wins Another Gold

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 …

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Wine of the Week – Gérard Bertrand H de l’Hospitalet Malbec Now €10 by Suzi Redmond

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 …

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Wine of the Week Bougrier Sauvignon Blanc Now €9.99 by Suzi Redmond

Wine of the Week Bougrier Sauvignon Blanc Now €9.99 by Suzi Redmond

This week’s wine from O’Briens is Bougrier Sauvignon Blanc 100% Sauvignon Blanc Bougrier is a family owned vineyard this is a superb example of a classical sauvignon blanc from the Loire and a real steal at €9.99. It has a beautiful nose, with notes of apple, grapes and minerality with a delicate floral tone. The …

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Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Fudge Gateaux

Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Fudge Gateaux Recipe by Karyn Ryan with Wine Pairing

For those who are not too fond of the “Normal” fruit Christmas Cake. I have the perfect alternative, the most luxurious Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Fudge Gateaux. This cake really is Chocolate Heaven on a plate. Ingredients: – 50g good quality cocoa powder – 100g dark brown muscovado sugar – 250 ml boiling water – 125g soft unsalted butter – 150 …

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Neven Maguire Turkey Satay Vegetable Noodles

Turkey Satay Vegetable Noodles Recipe by Neven Maguire with Wine Pairing

This Turkey Satay Vegetable Noodles recipe is great to use up any leftover turkey from Christmas Day. It packs a powerful flavour punch and is just the ticket after the excesses of the festive season. Stir-frying is a traditional Chinese cooking technique that’s very easy to master. To check if the vegetables are cooked, pierce …

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Wine of the Week - Cusumano Benuara 2014 €18.99 Now €16.99 by Suzi Redmond

Wine of the Week – Cusumano Benuara 2014 €18.99 Now €16.99 by Suzi Redmond

Cusumano Benuara 2014 – Nero d’Avola, Syrah / Shiraz Another super offering from this winery. This wine has a deep and beautiful nose with aromas of blackberries, cherries, and spice with a light undertone of damp earth. It has an intriguing nose that almost transports you to Sicliy. The palate really offers a lot, a …

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Wine of the Week - Domaine du Roc Blanc Picpoul de Pinet €15.99 by Suzi Redmond

Wine of the Week – Domaine du Roc Blanc Picpoul de Pinet €15.99 by Suzi Redmond

Domaine du Roc Blanc – 100% Picpoul de Pinet A delightful example of a well-made Picpoul. Coming from a legendary winemaker and leader in biodynamic winemaking Gérard Bertrand. Located on the banks of Lake Thau near the Mediterranean Sea. This is a classic example of a well-made wine with aromas of fresh apples and pears …

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Wine of The Week – Romanico €18.49 – by Suzi Redmond

Romanico – 100% Tempranillo A big wine from a great winemaker, whose wines you may already be familiar with Sierra Cantabria and San Vicente. Coming from the Toro region its powerful red wines located on the Duero River just 40 miles east of the Portuguese border. Best described as “Australian Shiraz meets Rioja”. There is no mistaking …

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Wine of the Week - Chateau Mont Reydon, Lirac 2012 €19.99 by Suzi Redmond

Wine of the Week – Chateau Mont Reydon, Lirac 2012 €19.99 by Suzi Redmond

Chateau Mont Reydon, Lirac 2012 €19.99 In celebration of Rhone wine week next week this is a great wine to get you ready. An elegant wine from a much sought after producer who has been making wine here for four generations where the the first vines found at Mont-Redon date back to Roman times. On the …

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