“Potable Portugal: A wine country with endlessly fascinating choices” – Dom Rafael 2016 in the Irish Times by John Wilson
“Rich, mellow, meaty red fruits, with a warm, savoury touch and spicy finish.”
Domaine Sérol Eclat de Granite in the Sunday Business Post by Cathal McBride
“Made from 100 per cent gamay, it has notes of vibrant fresh raspberries, perfectly balanced acidity and silky tannins.”
“Good things from the Douro” – Pacheca Tinto in the Irish Times by John Wilson
“A very seductive, easy-drinking red full of supple, ripe, dark fruits with a tannin-free finish.”
Fantastic scores for Niepoort from JamesSuckling.com
In recent months, Niepoort have had a whopping 19 wines rated 91 and above by JamesSuckling.com
Wilson on Wine 2021 by the Irish Times
We are delighted to have 12 wines featured in Wilson on Wine 2021.
Oveja Naranja featured in the Sunday Times by Martin Moran MW
“A glorious takes-no-prisoners blend of muscat and gewurztraminer that has six months on skins. Just think of the Instagram shot.” Martin explores eco-friendly tipples top this year’s juiciest wine trends. He also talks about how this could be the year we see a breakthrough in an alternative to glass packaging.
“Give Germany a go this year” – Geil Pinot Noir featured in the Sunday Business Post by Mick O Connell MW
“One of the best value examples of pinot noir available in the Irish market today.” – Mick O Connell MW, Sunday Business Post
“Natural wine raises its game” – Turner Pageot in The Irish Times by John Wilson
“An inviting big warm nose; fresh, richly textured with masses of smooth, textured, earthy dark fruits, lovely herby notes and some well-knit tannins. Drink it with a herb-infused beef or venison casserole.”
“Simplicity is the key to the success of Bordeaux” by Mick O’Connell MW – LePuy Emilien 2017 in Food&Wine Magazine November 2020
A great article about Bordeaux producers outside of the elite Cru Classé who are finding acclaim.
“Youth is overrated: aged wines can be bottles of pure magic” – JJ Prum in the Sunday Times by Martin Moran
Martin Moran features JJ Prum Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett and Golskapsel Auslese in the Sunday Times. “JJ Prum of Mosel’s wines are probably capable of outliving anybody reading this column today”. On the Graacher Himmelreich he says – “Delicate yet intense, with perfect balance of acidity and sweetness. Drink it now or keep for a decade.”
“Look to Piemonte for great autumnal wines” – Giulia Negri Pian delle Mole Langhe Nebbiolo in the Irish Times
“A wonderful fragrant nose – all violets and roses. this is a beautiful, elegant wine with pure blackcurrant fruits and light tannins that would go perfectly with a mushroom risotto.” – John Wilson, The Irish Times Pick up a bottle of Giulia Negri Pian delle Mole Langhe Nebbiolo at Mortons of Galway, Fallon & Byrne, … Read More
Ziereisen Tschuppen Spatburgunder in the Sunday Independent
Ziereisen Tschuppen Spatburgunder is featured in a very representative selection of German Pinot Noir by Aoife Carrigy.
