Drinks / Interviews / Wine
Louis Fabrice Latour runs his family business from their 17th century house in the heart of Beaune in Burgundy. Maison Louis Latour is one of the most important négociant-éléveurs of quality wine in Burgundy....
Bordeaux, it has to be one of my all-time favourite cities. Located in southwestern France, is a port city on the Garonne and hub of the famed wine-growing region. It is a vibrant city...
It’s that time of year again, Valentine’s Day and many people do stay home to cook a meal for their Valentine. After a quick discussion in the office we surmised that most of us...
The month of ‘Febvreuary‘ is once upon us again and I for one am quite excited, as I look at the calendar of events and I’m thinking how many will I be able to...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
For those of us who have a penchant for a glass of wine now and then we do encounter a few mishaps and ‘problems’ now again. Below you will find a few helpful tips...
I am often told by many white wine drinkers that they can’t drink red wine because its too harsh. The reality for most and for me many moons ago was I didn’t know how...
It’s that time of year again and each year I am asked what people should buy for the wine lover in their life. Possibly tricky given the huge array of styles around. Below I...
The festive period is edging closer and closer with Christmas parties already in full flow. This is a great time to catch up with loved ones and great friends for a great glass or...
With Christmas & New Year’s edging closer we have been busy checking out some bubbles for the occasion. This category just gets better each year with quality consistently getting higher from cava’s & proseccos...
With the ever growing interest in whiskey, there are now a lot more whiskey fans around making your Christmas shopping that bit trickier. Below is TheTaste whiskey guide to Christmas gifts. Glassware from €7.50...
Christmas is knocking on the door along with family and friends so I have chosen some super wines to get you through the Christmas season. Whether you are serving a nut roast, canapés or...
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...
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This week I was lucky enough to attend a unique tasting with Maximilian Riedel. He flew into Dublin to demonstrate how choosing the right glass can make an incredible impact on your wine, and...
Boann; legend has it that the Irish goddess Boann created the river Boyne. It is her wild nature, her striking boldness that informs their creativity and ambition. “Born of bravery. In pursuit of excellence....
On my recent trip to Tullamore with the Irish Whiskey Society we took the time to visit Ireland’s oldest licensed and quite picturesque distillery Kilbeggan, which is also home to the world’s oldest working...