Adrien Amoreau of le Puy visits Ireland!
We were delighted to have Adrien Amoreau, 15th generation of Château le Puy, with us for 2 weeks in September 2021.
Gramona – Six generations of sparkling wine in Penedes
After an inspiring staff training session with Ana Lopez and sixth-generation Gramona, Leo Gramona, we would like to share briefly the fascinating story of Spain’s most prestigious sparkling wine producer. Drive 45 mins from Barcelona, up into the hills of the Alt Penedés region, and there you will find Gramona. The climate is Mediterranean, with … Read More
Hello Gredos, Nice to Meet You.. Again!
Nearly three years on from importing Vino de Montana and Cadalso from Peninsula Vinicultores, there is still no official appellation of origin for Gredos. In recent years, Gredos has received international recognition as a unique wine region, producing distinctive, almost Pinot-like Garnacha. We hope they will be given their own appellation soon, as nothing looks … Read More
Prieler’s Gemischter Satz in the Independent by Aoife Carrigy
“Pretty summer drinking with country-garden and stone-fruit aromas and sunny tangy flavours”
The Volcanic Wines of The Azores
The Azores are an autonomous region of Portugal situated in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, around 1,450 km (900 m) west of Lisbon, and composed of nine volcanic islands: São Miguel, Santa Maria, Faial, Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico, Flores and Corvo. The islands were discovered between the 14th and 15th centuries. It is … Read More
Portfolio Launch Month May 2021 – Webinar Recordings
Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in our online events for the month of May. Below you will find links to watch back all of our webinars. [button size=”medium” style=”primary” text=”Click here to watch webinar with Jasmine Hirsch” link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK88-LFtK_M”] [button size=”medium” style=”primary” text=”Click here to watch webinar with Richard Kershaw” link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Hnk-zAdUA4&t=5s”] [button size=”medium” … Read More
Abbia Nova in the Independent by Aoife Carrigy
“[Senza Vandalismi Rosso features] local Cesanese del Piglio grapes handled with a blend of traditional and modern minimal intervention methods, with savoury cherry notes and rustic but soft tannings; perfect for antipasti pairings. Or splash out on its sensational Piglio DOCG 2017 with a juicy steak or meaty fish.”
Niepoort Dry White Port in The Gloss Magazine by Harshal Shah
“An unusual choice in this part of the world, but widely enjoyed in Portugal, served chilled. Lately, the trend has been to mix it with tonic and apply an array of garnishes from a slice of citrus fruit, to mint and lemongrass. This is a quirky, refreshing and aromatic twist on the Italian spritz, and … Read More
Merinas Tempranillo in the Irish Examiner by Leslie Williams
“Layered, fleshy and textured with apricot and nectarine fruits, this is a wine with real character.”
BlankBottle Air Carrots of Pagnol in the Irish Times by John Wilson
“Layered, fleshy and textured with apricot and nectarine fruits, this is a wine with real character.”
“Bordeaux Wine feels the heat” – Duc des Nauves in the Irish times by John Wilson
“For those who enjoy traditional Bordeaux, a very refined, elegant wine with slightly earthy blackcurrant fruits.”
Dorli Muhr Carnuntum 2017 in the Sunday Independent by Aoife Carrigy
“Blaufrankisch and Syrah (2:1) blended with minimal intervention to charming effect.”
