Ch. Larose Trintaudon Médoc went down a treat at my one-day wine course recently, and people licked their lips when I recommended lamb as a food pairing. If you’re lucky enough to have roast leg of Irish lamb on the menu, you are spoiled for choice when it comes to a perfect wine pairing. Roast […]
Lidl wine recommendations
“How would you rate wines from Lidl?” is a question I am asked more frequently of Lidl than any other store. In the last 10 years Lidl’s cheap wines have been a massive influence in buying wine in Ireland. Finding the cheapest gluggable wine has become a national pastime and conversation piece. After a wine tasting of Lidl’s range, my […]
Buying wine for Christmas
Buying wine in Dublin for Christmas? One week to go! Take the risk out of buying expensive wines with a few recommendations, based on wines which have made a big impression at my wine tastings and wine courses this year: Molloys Liquor Stores: If you like Rhone wines, you are in the right place. Look […]