Chateau Bauduc at the Cornstore Cork’s Cornstore is the place to be on Thursday 18 October when ace wine-maker Gavin Quinney of Chateau Bauduc presents some of his top wines. And it won’t be just the wine. The Cornstore have … Continue reading
Pizzeria San Marco The Antipasto (above). In Venice, you will see the Lion of St Mark all over the town. You will also see it on the wall of Pizzeria San Marco which is just down the road in Midleton. … Continue reading
Three gems Pittacum, Bierzo DO Spain, Mencía 2007, 14.5% abv, Importers: Classic Drinks. This Pittacum, bottled in the spring of 2008, is the money-maker as some 180,000 bottles are filled. It is 100% Estate grown Mencía and is worth looking … Continue reading
Three reds for the long weekend. Three reds for the Bank Holiday (or for Father’s Day!) In Spain, they take their reservas seriously. In other words, Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva mean something. Crianza: at least 6 months in oak … Continue reading
Chardonnay and a compatible partner Adega de Pegoes, Chardonnay Arinto 2010, Portugal, 13%, €14.00-16.00 stockists. Colour is a light straw and the nose is aromatic, vibrant and fruity. On the palate, it is vivacious, dry with nicely rounded tropical fruit with … Continue reading
Enjoyed a light lunch with a difference at L’Atitude 51, the newish Wine Cafe opposite the City Hall (1, Union Quay). The choice, see photo of board, is not huge but the quality is excellent. There is an even bigger board, … Continue reading
HAYFIELD WINE SOCIETY WITH SANTA SOFIA Well done to Sandra Biret-Crowley, sommelier at theHayfield Manor Hotel, and her team who came up with yet another brilliant Wine Society Evening. This time, the wines from the Santa Sofia winery (near Verona) were featured … Continue reading
Merci mór to Mrs Tyrrell of the Wine Store who first alerted me to the treasures of the Luberon. The Luberon is a mountain range and associated valleys in the middle of Provence in the south of France. It is very well … Continue reading
THE CLASSY CORONA COLLECTION THE CLASSY CORONA COLLECTION Importers Wine Alliance have added to their Corona de Aragón portfolio with a classic trio: Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva. The three recently imported have all spent time in oak: 8 months for the … Continue reading
Click to enlarge WEST CORK WEEKEND Just back from Clonakilty and a packed two days in the area. First stop was Dillon’s in Timoleague for lunch on Friday and to see owners John and Julie Finn. Highlight … Continue reading