Sip, Savour, Stay – The Best Hotels for Wine Lovers!
Indulge your passion for fine wine with our curated list of the best hotels for wine lovers! These exceptional destinations offer luxurious accommodations and immerse you in the world of wine, with exclusive tastings, vineyard tours, and expertly crafted pairings. San Salvatore 1988 – Cilento, Italy San Salvatore 1988 is an exceptional winery nestled in the heart […]
Wines of the World- Californian Chardonnay
A friend visiting from California introduced be to this hugely popular American wine this past weekend. It’s a Californian chardonnay made in a family-run coastal vineyard, using sustainable practices. Kendall Jackson Reserve is made in the Jackson family vineyard. Fermented in small oak barrels this wine has a sweet first taste followed by notes of […]
Wines of the World- the Versatile Côtes du Rhône
My friend recently took a short boat trip to France and while there stocked up on some bottles of wine. Luckily for me he picked up some Côtes du Rhône on request. Albeit, I made it an easy enough request as it is everywhere in France- bars, cafes and supermarkets. It’s extremely versatile and is […]
Wines of the World- From Office Favourites to Riesling Revelations
This week, we spoke with everyone in the office about their favourite wines—ranging from crisp dry whites to rich red Bordeaux, the tastes were wonderfully varied! However, this week I’m turning my attention to Riesling. Riesling thrives in regions across the globe, from Alsace and Austria to New York and New Zealand. Yet nowhere does […]
Wines of the World- Rosé (Provençal and Beyond)
We’re in the middle of the Irish summer and, lo and behold, we have had two gloriously sunny days in a row! With this in mind, we’ve decided to abandon our plan to discuss Spanish Rioja and instead look at the joy of Rosé. Here in Ireland, we have really embraced Whispering Angel, a Provençal […]
Wines of the World- Sardinian Vermentino
Maria Uchoa, from our sister site ‘Travel2Ireland’ is recently back from a gorgeous holiday in Sardinia with her mum. Lucky me, as she brought me a gift in the form of a bottle of Sardinian Vermentino. Vermentino (“vur-men-teeno”) is a light-bodied white wine that grows mostly in Italy on the island of Sardinia. What’s exciting about Vermentino […]
Wines of the World- Everything You Need to Know About Pinot Noir
Welcome to week two of our new column about wines from around the world. This week, we’re diving into Pinot Noir, a grape that produces some of the most profound wines globally, from Burgundy to California and New Zealand. Pinot Noir inspires more passion in its fans than almost any other variety. Its history in […]
Wines of the World-Savouring Languedoc
I have recently returned from a dreamy two-week holiday in the South of France, splitting my time between the stunning Côte d’Azur, specifically the beach town of Fréjus, and the alpine region of Ardèche. There are many things I miss already—the lavender fields and edelweiss of Ardèche, and the palm and fig trees of the […]