In a world where wine trends often chase the loudest labels, flashiest bottles or the “it” wine of the moment, it’s refreshing to find someone like Albert Baginski quietly reshaping the Irish wine landscape, by one well-chosen bottle at a…
“What we’ve always looked for is the real deal: the true sons and daughters of the soil. The winemakers who greet you in their work gear, hands-stained crimson with grape juice”. For Gareth Keogh and his brother Gavin, wine has…
In my years spent as a newspaper and magazine columnist I’ve reviewed thousands of wines but it has been rare if ever that I afforded particular focus and attention to the importers in Ireland. The world of wine is vast,…
As Valentine’s Day approaches imminently, there is no doubting the connection between wine, love, and celebratory times. WB Yeats in his whimsical poem “Drinking” says, “Wine comes in at the mouth, and love comes in at the eye; That’s all we…
The turkey has been ordered, online and in store shopping has been processed and now it’s time to focus on the wine. Whether filling the table for you and your Christmas dinner guests to enjoy or picking up a last-minute…
Tartare The most recent (if you could call it that now) of chef JP McMahon’s and co-owner and designer Drigin Gaffey’s EATGalway family, Tartare is an elegant café and wine bar in Galway’s West End. Awarded with a Michelin Bib…
Christmas is certainly a time for embracing the familiar, treating ourselves to what we know and love best. And yet while a time of indulgence it also represents an opportunity to try out something new. The problem arises however when…
This Thursday 3rd August, Aldi is launching its Aldi Lovers Wine Sale, a collection of diverse and interesting wines from around the world. In a collection consisting of 5 sparkling, 6 whites, and 12 reds coming from well known countries…
In a continuation from my previous post on Aldi’s summer wine portfolio I’m moving on to whites and my favourite, reds. In terms of white wines, as with others there is an extensive range and something to suit all tastes…
Aldi Ireland recently launched their summer wine portfolio and in doing so continue to cement their reputation for delivering exceptional wines of superb value. Their entire portfolio was available for tasting including some outstanding wines recently added to their range….
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