Ahead of Easter weekend, you might wonder which wine to drink with your lamb on Sunday. The go-to wines might not work if you become more adventurous with your cooking! Therefore, we are giving some alternative options in case you want to get more experimental, and some classics that will always work! Please get in … Read More
There’s something effortlessly appealing about rosé, its freshness, versatility, and quiet confidence in the glass. Whether crisp and mineral or soft and fruit-driven, rosé offers a style for every mood and moment. It’s not just a seasonal indulgence, but a wine worth reaching for any time. Please get in contact with Helene, Vera or Ben … Read More
Rodriguez Mendez of Forjas del Salnes has been named winemaker of the year in the Tim Atkin Rias Baixas Report of 2025. Rodrigo Mendez is one of Galicia’s cult producers. ‘Forjas del Salnes’ is named after his father’s ironwork forge. The winery has vines dating back to 1912, and local access to a number of … Read More
We enjoyed showing an extended view of the South African wines in our portfolio at SPIT 2025. With a significant number of old vines, moderating climate influences and a variety of soils, there are some remarkable wines with distinctive features coming out each year from South Africa. We have one new winemaker, Angus Paul Wines … Read More
WineMason has been appointed the exclusive Irish agent for Gusbourne Estate. We have followed with great interest the remarkable evolution of English wine over the past two decades. Gusbourne Estate stands among the world’s leading sparkling wine producers, and we are delighted to represent them in Ireland. Considered to be one of the very best … Read More
WineMason is delighted to introduce Vignoble du Château de Bousval, the very first Belgian winery available in Ireland. Belgium is fast emerging as an exciting wine country, with producers like Château de Bousval leading the way in quality and innovation. Their vibrant, terroir-driven wines are earning international acclaim and bringing attention to Belgium as a … Read More
Spanish wine specialist, ex-sommelier at El Bulli and international wine judge, Ferran Centelles recently wrote an article on Salnés producers and their wines on jancisrobinson.com. He says he “had a chance to visit with Rodrigo Méndez of Forjas del Salnés. Méndez, working with Raúl Pérez, was instrumental in protecting the DO’s red wines, releasing the … Read More
The growth of Organic and Biodynamic and towards an understanding of Natural wine Our list since 2015 to 2018 shows a marked increase in the number of certified organic * and biodynamic ** wines from 20% to 35% of the volume of all wines that we sell. This is not counting those who practice organic … Read More
Many venues serve port too warm. Reducing temperature offers greater versatility, and increases the uniquely enjoyable qualities that port offers. We suggest temperatures of 13 – 16°C for Ruby Port and 10 -13°C for Tawny Port. When serving an LBV or Vintage Port we recommend 16°C to balance alcoholic warming against astringency. These recommendations are … Read More
In the same way that there are trends in food, there are wine trends. Here are just four that apply equally to wine and food.
Portugal has diverse regions with very distinctive characters due to different soils, climates and varieties.
