Sauvignon Blanc is a green-skinned, white wine grape variety that stands out thanks to its highly aromatic character. It is known for producing wines of high acidity and light to medium-bodied. Since Sauvignon Blanc ripens early, it’s best suited to cool or moderate climates. Sauvignon Blanc is the world’s third most popular white wine grape, …
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Dry January is finally over and I hope we are all ready for Sweet February. As we all know there is always a wine for every occasion. However, sweet wines are often overlooked even though they are great for many occasions. I am afraid that the most of us almost forget sweet wines exist when …
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Far long gone from the flirtations of Mateus Rosé in the 1980’s, wine aficionados of Ireland are promptly springing to rekindle the romance with Portuguese drops of red, and white. Portuguese vinhos have the looks, brains, and charm of what you should fancy in a wine – they’re a cheap date when you consider the …
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Old world and new world, what do these phrases even mean? I am sure you have seen signs in supermarkets and wine shops displaying them, but what is the difference? In a nutshell, the Old world countries such as France, Italy, and Spain have been producing wine for thousands of years. Chile, Argentina and Australia …
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With International Sauvignon Blanc Day kicking off the summer on May 4th, we decided to delve into the ever popular varietal. Some of you are familiar with it and are happy to explore the various styles, different regions and countries that produce fantastic Sauvignon Blanc. Then again, quite a few of you, (like my sister) …
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Winter warmers here, winter warmers there and no matter how tantastic and full bodied the red in your glass, it’s still freezing out there. So, let’s try a different approach this week and go for a fresh and vibrant Sauvignon Blanc, after all, there is only so much stew one can actually cook, and having a versatile …
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Simon Waghorn, owner and winemaker at New Zealand’s Astrolabe Wines is familiar with Ireland as he visits the country at least once a year since the late nineties, initially as part of renowned winery Whiteheaven, and since 2004, representing his own brand, Astrolabe Wines. His family-run, small scale operation focuses on producing high quality wines from his 120 hectares …
Today, 5th of May, the wine world celebrates International Sauvignon Blanc Day, a recognition of one of the world’s most popular and versatile grape varieties. Festivities in New Zealand, one of the most popular regions for the grape were even extended to a full 16 days of mini events culminating on the main event today! And while …
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In 2016 Californian wine sales hit a new record with an estimated retail value of $34.1 billion. The state shipped an all-time high of 238 million cases to the U.S, up 2% from the previous year. Including shipments to the U.S. California wine sales to all markets, including shipments to the U.S. and exports, got …
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Why does Sauvignon Blanc enjoys such popularity? The answer lies in two words: instant gratification. When plans go al fresco or life is a little too al dente, sprightly Sauvignon Blanc helps lift the spirits. Served chilled, always bone dry, its characteristic mouth-watering lemony acidity and crunchy green apple or gooseberry flavour is an excellent …
Aldi Wine Exquisite Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2015 was awarded a Gold Medal at the 2016 Decanter World Wine Awards. The wine is available in nationwide, priced €8.99, and comes from the Casablanca Valley in Chile. Recently featured at Aldi’s Summer wine range tasting, the award winning wine is light an refreshing, with the crispy acidity that …
New Zealand’s terroir has been sculpted by the four elements which converge on its wild coastal trails ruled by water and wind and its untamed volcanoes where earth and fire merge to create unique lands as fiery as the passion that drives the island’s adventurous winemakers. As they discovered in the seventies, Sauvignon Blanc made herself …
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Festivities celebrating the seventh annual International Sauvignon Blanc Day will kick off on Friday May 6 in New Zealand, home to some of the world’s most coveted Sauvignon Blanc wines, before continuing around the globe, following the sun. Wine brands, restaurants, bars, retailers and Sauvignon Blanc fanatics are encouraged to get involved in the worldwide …
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“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 …
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 …
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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Leyda Sauvignon Blanc Garuma 2013 – €16.99 Now €11.99 Coming from one of Chiles best winemakers (Viviana was named one of the Top 10 winemakers by decanter 2013) This sauvignon blanc has plenty of character, coming from two plots in the cool climate region of Leyda and these particular vineyards have a granite based soil. It is also Vivianas …
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The other week I got a call to say that Fleur McCree from Insight Wines was popping over to Dublin and would I like to meet her. Automatically I said yes, I’d heard such great things so I was eager to meet her and gain an ‘insight’ into how she got into the business and …
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Over the past decade or two Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc has exploded in popularity in Ireland and the rest of the world. It’s a distinctive wine with an expressive nose and piercing, shiny fruit flavours that other regions and countries are trying to replicate. Having just said it’s distinctive, there are several different expressions of the …
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