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our wine range. Starting a career in the
hotel and restaurant industry, she is
still a passionate foodie as well as being
a member of the Champagne Academy
and also a Sherry Master.

The most usual place I’ve had a glass of wine…

"In an ex stazi club in Berlin listening to Barry White just
after the Berlin Wall came down."

James Tobin, DipWSET

- James Tobin DipWSET
James Tobin holds the WSET Diploma
in Wine and Spirits and is a Certified
Wine Educator, he looks after wine
communication and staff training for
O’Briens. With a background in
hospitality, James is a keen cook and
he has been working with wine his
entire career.

The most usual place I’ve had a glass of wine…

“I once enjoyed a glass of Polish Pinot Noir 300m

W
underground in the restaurant of the “Wieliczka”
Salt Mine near Krakow." ith the days getting longer
and the heavy snowfall of
late February thankfully fading
in our memories, I thought now
would be the perfect time to
focus in on some fresh white
and rosé wine choices to pair
with the lighter dishes that will
be appearing on our tables.
As Spring is the season of all things new,
I will be suggesting some alternative
varietals, some quite well-known, some a
little more obscure, but rest assured, one
and all they are perfectly well-suited to
Spring or indeed Summer Sipping.
My first choice is from a winery which
should be known to most O’Briens
customers, as Insight Vineyard’s Sauvignon
Blanc has been our top-selling Sauvignon
for a number of years now, but you may
not be quite as familiar with their
Gewurztraminer (1). Winemaker Eveline
Fraser (ex-Cloudy Bay) has crafted a
wonderful wine from this notoriously
difficult grape variety. Deliciously dry and
aromatic, this is a luscious, vibrant, fruit &
spice led wine with the perfect balance of
spicy richness and crisp citrus finish. I would
pair this wine with some sushi or even some
mildly-spiced Thai fishcakes.
Next up, is Austria’s great white grape,
Grüner Veltliner. Rabl Löss (2) is zesty
and lively, and if you haven’t tried Grüner
before, you are in for a real treat. In terms
of flavour, it is a little like a cross between
a Sauvignon Blanc and a dry Riesling; fresh
& crisp with lots of cool grassy fruit and
subtle notes of pepper. Try this chilled
as an aperitif or serve it alongside some
freshly grilled shellfish and be prepared for
a thoroughly delicious experience.
The two wines above are produced in
cool-climate zones, however for my last
white selection we are heading into a
warmer location of the island of Sicily,
Cusumano Shamaris (3) is made with the
indigenous Sicilian grape variety, Grillo.
It is a wonderfully aromatic white wine.

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Aromas of orange blossom, melon and
peach along with some floral notes lead
into a deliciously juicy palate which shows
excellent balance between the acidity and
the fruit. This wine is more than a match for
fuller-flavoured fish dishes, such as grilled
sole with a lemon and caper brown butter.

On now to the Rosé, I am leading off with

Delheim’s Pinotage Rosé (4) which sits
firmly in the 'bursting with fruit' camp.
Just off-dry in style and packed with ripe
raspberry and cherry flavours. This wine
would work really-well with most BBQ fare,
but thanks to that fruity profile it is equally
well suited to simply sip on its own in the
evening sunshine (when we get it!).
DOMAINE BEGUDE VINEYARDS, LANGUED0C, FRANCE
My next two choices originate in the South
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of France, which is widely considered to be
the spiritual home of Rosé. 1
INSIGHT VINEYARD
The first comes from a fabulous Lynch- Gewurztraminer
Bages owned estate. Using their high
altitude locationwith just a touch of skin
contact, L'Ostal Cazes Rosé (5) , is
aromatic and packed with flavour. This
wine is incredibly versatile and works well €14.95 down from €16.95 forApril/May
with most barbeque dishes, but to see this
wine at its best, try it alongside some mildly
spiced chicken kebabs.

The last wine is from the iconic Rhône

2 3 4 5 6
winemaker, Jean-Luc Colombo, who is very
much a "hands-on" producer but who also
favours organic viticulture and less
filtration before bottling. His wines speak
for themselves. Les Pins Couchés (6), is an
extremely elegant, refreshing, dry rosé with
abundant yet subtle red fruit aromas.
On the palate, darker fruit and herbal notes
evoke the terroir of the Mediterranean
coast. This is just the wine to serve with
sizzling grilled prawns straight from the
BBQ.

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 JOSÉ MARÍA FRAILE, TANDEM WINERY, NAVARRA, SPAIN
S panish wines obviously hold a
special place in the hearts of
Irish wine-drinkers, a quick look
at the stats reveals that we are
Spain’s 20th largest market, which
is really an incredible position giv-
en our relatively small population.
Of course, a great deal of this can be
attributed to the popularity of the wines of
Rioja, but to say the story stops there would
be ignoring the renaissance that has taken
place in Spanish winemaking over the past
two decades.
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I have highlighted below just a few of the
exciting modern wines we now import from
some of the best new-wave wineries in
Spain.
I am taking it as given that most of us are
familiar not just with the wines of Rioja but
also those made from Albariño, so for my
selection, I have gone with some
lesser-known regions and grape varieties.
To start I am going with a white from the
Monterrei D.O., which is the youngest
Galician Designation of Origin, it is located
in southern astern part of the region with
a continental climate, as opposed to the
maritime climate of Rías Baixas, where most
Albariño comes from. This means the wines
are not quite as dry and lean as Albariño.
Alma de Blanco Godello (1) is a great
example of this style, it is a wonderfully
fresh lively wine with aromas and flavours
of green apple, pineapple, and lime zest but
with surprising depth, richness and mineral-
ity. Serve with seared scallops for a match
made in Heaven!
Staying in Galicia, my next choice is a bit
of a mouthful in more ways than one,
Pazo do Mar Treixadura (2) is from the
Ribeiro D.O. Once you’ve figured out how
to pronounce it (tray-shah-DOO-rah is
pretty close) you will find that you have in
your glass a wine with a classic cool climate 1

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fruit profile predominantly green apple
and citrus, but with nice underlying stone ALMA DE BLANCO
fruit and floral notes, the finish is long and GODELLO
refreshingly dry. I would pair this wine with €14.95 €11.95
a Seafood Paella. FOR THE MONTHS OF MAY/JUNE

On to the reds, my first choice Gran

Volante (3) is a blend of old vine
Garnacha from Aragon, old vine Alicante
Bouschet and Tempranillo from the
Alforins area in inland Valencia and old vine 2
Monastrell from Murcia. Made by Scottish PAZO DO MAR
wine-maker, Norrel Robertson MW, who TREIXADURA
has been making wine in Spain for 15 years. €16.95 €14.95
(Norrel also puts together the blend for FOR THE MONTH OF MAY
the ever-popular Porta 6) this is
quintessentially Spanish with rich, dark fruit
and notes of spice & Mediterranean herbs,
subtle vanilla on the palate & smooth
supple tannins. A plate of Iberico ham 3
would set this off nicely. GRAN
VOLANTE
Starting out, I did say that I was not going to €13.95 €9.95
talk about Rioja, however, as it would be a
shame to entirely ignore the Ebro valley of FOR THE MONTHS OF MAY/JUNE

Northern Spain, my next two choices come

from two of Rioja’s closest neighbours.
The Calatayud wine region sits in the Sierra
de la Virgen mountain range high above the
Ebro river, and just to the south of Rioja.
From here we have Cruz de Piedra
Garnacha (4) which is a fruity, cherry
-flavoured red produced from an ancient
vineyard. This wine is cool-fermented and
JOSÉ MARÍA FRAILE & ALICIA EYARALAR
4
TANDEM VINEYARDS, NAVARRA, SPAIN CRUZ DE PIEDRA
GARNACHA
multi-layered with deep, dark-berry and
damson fruit, well-structured and long
€13.95 €9.95
lasting flavours. A plate of chargrilled lamb FOR THE MONTHS OF MAY/JUNE

doesn't see any oak in order to preserve
the grape’s lip-smacking fruit character, all
of which makes this the perfect choice for
pairing with a mid-week meal of pizza or
pasta.
The Navarra region couldn’t be any closer
to Rioja, it sits on the North bank of the
Ebro, directly facing Rioja on the South
Bank. Up until the 1980s, Navarra was best
known for its traditional rosé wines.
Unsurprisingly though, given its location
Navarra has an excellent climate for the
cultivation of vineyards very similar to
that of neighbouring Rioja. Today some of
Spain's finest reds are produced here such
as Ars in Vitro (5), from a small 'quality
obsessed' producer, this sensational,
cutlets would bring out the best in this
wine.
To finish my selection, I am going for 5
fizz, with the current Prosecco craze, it
TANDEM
would be easy to overlook Cava, but to ARS IN VITRO
do so would mean missing out on some of
the best-value, delicious sparkling wines €14.95 €10.95
around. Valhondo Cava (6) from Catalonia, FOR THE MONTHS OF MAY/JUNE
is made using the traditional grape variet-
ies, but it is made in a thoroughly modern
style; fruit-driven, zesty, lively and with
loads of fresh apple and lemon fruit, soft 6
and rounded, making it deliciously easy to VALHONDO
enjoy on its own but for me this wine tastes CAVA
even better when served with seafood €17.95 €14.95
tapas dishes.
FOR THE MONTHS OF APRIL/MAY

savoury, complex wine is one of the finest

reds we have ever seen from Navarra. It is All featured wines are available to buy
in-store or online at www.obrienswine.ie

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PAUL TURNER, CHÂTEAU MONT-REDON CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE, RHÔNE, FRANCE 2017
A And although the country
long with the beautiful
shorelines of the Atlantic
and the Mediterranean, its
dramatic mountains, a countryside
dotted with Châteaux, quaint
farmhouses and amazing cities,
France also exemplifies great art,
great fashion, amazing food and
some of the finest wines available
on the planet.
Its diversity of climate and geography
allows France to successfully grow over
sixty different grape varieties, these are
grown across seventeen different regions
which are further subdivided into over
three hundred specific geographically
protected appellation contrôlée areas. The
bottom line is that there are numerous wine
styles available from France and although
the country is one on the oldest and largest
wine producers on the world, the wines can
come from classic or non-classic areas and
do not need to cost the earth.
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is one on the oldest and
largest wine producers
on the world, the wines
can come from classic or
non-classic areas and do
not need to cost
the earth.
Gascony is one of my favourite regions
for dry refreshing white wines. Located in
South West of France, inland from Biarritz
and influenced by the Atlantic, the climate
here is perfect for growing Colombard.
Colombard is local to Gascony, originally
used in Cognac production, it is related to
Chenin Blanc and Gouais. The Colombard
grape is highly aromatic with a palate
profile of crisp green refreshing fruit.
Try Domaine Duffour (1) which is owned
and run by father and son Michel and
Nicolas Duffour. Picking their grapes in the
cool of the morning, then fermenting the
wines at low temperatures plays a major
part in retaining the aromatic profile of this
delicious and incredibly fairly priced wine.
A more well-known region for wine classics
such as Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé, is the
Loire valley. Strewn with Châteaux from
Nantes at the estuary all the way inland
to Sancerre, the Loire offers an incredible
vinous journey. For Sauvignon Blanc lovers
Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé dominate the
catwalk for stylish Loire treats.
However, Chenin Blanc is well worth
exploring and Vouvray Les Dines (2) should
be investigated. Like Sauvignon Blanc,
Chenin Blanc is high in acidity and
extremely refreshing as a wine style.
It offers a different fruit profile with pear,
apple and some honeyed notes, it is a great
food wine as it has the depth of flavour on
the palate to work with dishes such as pork,
goats cheese and chicken casserole.
Heading down south, the Languedoc
offers one of the best crisp dry white
French wines available; Picpoul de Pinet.
The Picpoul grape has been cultivated for
centuries and is grown mainly in the Rhône
Valley and the Languedoc. Castelnau
Aigue Marine Picpoul (3) has notes of white
flower, citrus and pear and is the perfect
accompaniment for seafood and shell fish.
This unique wine style is best when
youthful, served well-chilled on a warm
day. It is a joy on its own or with food.

Moving to reds and staying in the

Languedoc, one of my favourite areas is the
Minervois. Not only is this area stunningly
beautiful and steeped in Cathar history, the
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wines exude the “garrigue” of the region.
The “garrigue” is the natural habitat of wild
juniper, thyme and rosemary which can be 1 DUFFOUR PÈRE
ET FILS 4 CHÂTEAU DE PARAZA
MINERVOIS
spotted in the aromas and flavour of the
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wine. Château de Paraza Minervois (4) is a FRENCH FRENCH
family estate, the wine is succulent and WINE SALE WINE SALE
ripe with hints of spice and herbs, perfect
with lamb and good cheese. The Rhône is
from the ever popular wines of the Côtes
du Rhône. Usually dominated by Grenache,
Mourvèdre and Syrah are also included in AROMATIC PROFILE PERFECT WITH
the blend to elaborate wines that are Delicious & Incredibly Lamb &
supple, fruit filled and underpinned with Fairly Priced Good Cheese
hints of spice.
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spice and a soft silky palate, the Syrah FRENCH FOR THE MONTH
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brings some structure and dark fruits to the
blend and the Mourvèdre offers a savoury
character. Try the Jean Luc Colombo
(The King of Cornas) Côtes du Rhône (5),
a modern fruit driven version from this TRY WITH
WORKS WELL WITH
area. South of Burgundy, close to Lyon, Pork ,Goats Cheese Cold Meats, Pâtés
Beaujolais is an unsung region for wine. & Chicken Casserole or Roast Chicken
Stylistically the wines range at one
end of the scale from light and fruity
through to richer and more dense styles.
All wines are made from 100% Gamay, 3 CASTELNAU AIGUE
PICPOUL DE PINET 6 CHANSON
FLEURIE
a cross between Pinot Noir and Gouais,
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the overall impression is that of summery
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without high levels of tannin. Chanson PRICE - MONTHS
Fleurie (6) is well worth trying and would JUNE
OF APRIL
SUMMER
match beautifully with saucisson and pâtes, WHITES & MAY
traditional French cheese such as Brie and PERFECT BEAUTIFULLY
ACCOMPANIMENT MATCHED WITH
Camembert and with chicken dishes or
Seafood & Shellfish Chicken Dishes or
seared tuna.
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@ LYNNECOYLEMW, CONTRAPUNTO VINEYARDS @ LYNNECOYLEMW , THE TEAM AT LAGAR DE COSTA

G symbols can still be identified in

alicia is located in the
Northwest of Spain on the
verge of the Atlantic, it is known
as the seventh Celtic nation.
The language is peppered with
Celtic words, pagan customs still
abound and numerous Celtic
the stone relics of the region.
Interestingly, and perhaps because of this
historical kinship, the white Albariño wines
from this region seem to suit the Irish
palate very well. Indeed, the current export
figures show that Ireland is the seventh
largest importer worldwide and these
numbers are on the increase as the Irish
fan base for the wines continues to grow.
Vines of between 200-300 years of age
have been discovered in the region, but
the Rias Baixas DO was only established
in 1980. This is in stark contrast to Rioja

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for example, where the protection of the
region for quality grape growing started
in the 16th century.
Prior to 1980, and today, a meander through
the region will highlight a local culture of
grape growing to make local wines for
personal consumption. In fact, numerous
houses can be spotted with two or three
rows of vines growing alongside, potatoes,
lettuce, tomatoes and other garden vege-
tables.
The style of the wines made from the
Albariño grape range from refreshing
greengage and green apple notes from the
Northern cooler areas of the region to
melon, peachy and floral in character from
the more Southern parts.
Both style share an integrated refreshing
acidity and can also have an underlying
saline note. Whilst the wines are usually
unoaked, they can be oak fermented or
aged in oak with the intention of adding
a touch of depth, concentration and
roundness to the palate.
Wines from this variety are very versatile
and work remarkably well with food
especially shellfish, fish, vegetable dishes,
risotto and typical casual Spanish dishes
such as tortilla.
The grape is now being more widely
planted and apart from Portugal beside
the border of Galicia, Albariño can also be
found in New Zealand, US, Uruguay and the
Languedoc. @ LYNNECOYLEMW, LAGAR DE COSTA

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of ripeness mid palate. The style of the wine
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AUZINE ALAINA
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This is a perfect example of premium Albariño,
delicately floral on the nose with hints of lemon LANGUEDOC, FRANCE
and pear. Laurent’s wine is
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with notable minerality
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citrus and a ripe mid
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A VACU CUCA ALBARIÑO
Rías Baixas, in the heart of 'Green Spain' is renowned
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 ROOT & BRANCH
Our teams are full of enthusiastic wine lovers lead by great managers.
- Adam Daly

In this section you will get to know them abit better.

ASHBOURNE
ASHBOURNE Originally from Poland, Lucas moved to
RECENT NEWS Ireland 12 years ago and started his career
in O’Briens in 2010, as a part-timer in Clontarf. He
O’Briens Ashbourne was crowned 2018 moved up the ranks with roles in Blanchardstown
‘Store of the year’ at the annual O’Briens & in Templeogue as an assistant manager before
awards ceremony in January to the being appointed manager of Ashbourne in 2016.
delight of Manager Lucas Reminek,
assistant manager Craig Costello and
their team. Lucas credits this accolade He credits his assistant manager, Craig, an Ashbourne
to how he and his team always go the local in helping to bring enthusiasm and knowledge to
extra mile for their customers. He says their team and customers.
‘’The store is very community based, so
you have a chance to get to know your
customers, their family and what they do.
You can really feel the community spirit YOU REALLY DO FEEL LIKE
here.’’
YOU WORK IN A FAMILY
FAVOURITE ASPECT OF THE JOB BUSINESS & I’M A PART
An aspect of the job Lucas also enjoys in the wine trips, he went to Portugal OF THAT FAMILY.
in 2016 to Vidigal wines, who produce Porta 6. ‘’It was the best thing ever,
great atmosphere, good craic and a lot of nice food and wine. They took us to "All the shops are supporting & helping each other
a Portuguese restaurant with Fado, which is traditional Portuguese music.’’ out, sharing knowledge, stock and staff when they
This March Lucas, as part of his store of the year prize, travels to Bordeaux can, as a family should do. Even though there are 34
with the O’Briens buying team to discover the 2017 En Primeurs and hopes to branches, you still feel that it's small and that you're
bring this experience back to his shop to share with his team and customers. valued.’’

RECENT NEWS FAVOURITE ASPECT OF THE JOB

O’Briens Carrickmines has just had a According to Marcus, one of the best things about
major refit but manager Marcus Saul says working in O’Briens is the opportunity to go on
customers can expect the same great some great wine trips. In 2016 he visited the
service with an extended range of wines, vineyards of Gérard Bertrand in the Languedoc,
beer & spirits. “I’m delighted with the an experience he describes as invaluable when
changes to the new shop layout, a bigger it comes broadening his knowledge and advising
merchandising area for an extended customers about wine.
range of wines has garnered great
feedback from our customers and the
new spirits area has given us the space to
focus on the really interesting new gins
THIS TRIP WAS SUCH A
and whiskeys coming into the range.” FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE;
MANAGER MARCUS SAUL WE WERE GIVEN A FULL
Marcus joined O’Briens almost 10 years ago, starting off as a trainee INSIGHT INTO THE WHOLE
manager in Blackrock. He soon moved to Donnybrook as an assistant
manager where he eventually became the manager and then took the
WINEMAKING PROCESS
reins in Carrickmines in 2011. He is joined by assistant manager Darren AND THEN TREATED TO
Hogan who brings great wine knowledge and experience to their team.
A SUPERB TASTING!
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 Thanks to all the Irish writers who took the time to review and write about our wines.
Below are some of our recent press reviews.
THE IRISH TIMES 20.01.2018
CAVES DE TAIN CROZES HERMITAGE 2015
“Perfectly ripe blackcurrant and morello cherry fruits
with a savoury refreshing note and excellent length.
Excellent value for money.”
THE IRISH INDEPENDENT 24.02.2018 JOHN WILSON THE IRISH INDEPENDENT 28.01.2018
CHÂTEAU MARQUISAT LA PEROUSSE 2015 €19.95 GRAN VOLANTE 2016
“With a juicy nose of ripe, dark plums, this is “With a juicy nose of ripe, dark plums, this is
more deep and brooding on the palate, with more deep and brooding on the palate, with
dark, savoury fruit, notes of liquorice, tamarind dark, savoury fruit, notes of liquorice, tamarind
and vanilla, and plenty of grip from the tannins. and vanilla, and plenty of grip from the tannins.
Great with slow-cooked daube of beef.” Great with slow-cooked daube of beef.”
CORINNA HARDGRAVE CORINNA HARDGRAVE
€16.95 €9.95 down from €14.95 May/June

THE IRISH TIMES 24.02.2018 THE IRISH SUN 09.02.2018

DOMAINE BEGUDE MAS BUSCADOS
ETOILE 2015 TINTO 2015
“Very lightly oaked but you won’t “Merlot, Petit Verdot
taste it. Medium-bodied creamy and Tempranillo — go into
apple, pear and orange fruits with a this joyous and juicy, quality
subtle note of baked bread. Perfect red blend that exudes ripe
with chicken dishes, such as roast blackberry flavours,
chicken with a herb stuffing.” with a hint of spice.
JOHN WILSON Enjoy with most meat
dishes.”
€17.95 down from €19.95
for the month of April MATTHEW NUGENT

€13.95

THE SUNDAY TIMES 18.02.2018 Our most recently THE IRISH TIMES 10.02.2018
VAGLIO AGGIE reviewed wines BEAUMONT DES CRAYÈRES
MALBEC 2015 GRANDE RÉSERVE NV
“The best-value wine
“Stylish, creamy Champagne
of the tasting has
with light red fruits, and hints
beautiful floral aromas,
of brioche. Serve with a few
blueberry fruit, a stony mineral
nibbles”
quality and is rich yet fresh.
JOHN WILSON
95/100”
MARTIN MORAN MW €29.95 down from €36.95
€16.95 down from €18.95 for the month of April
for the month of April
THE IRISH INDEPENDENT 10.02.2018
THE IRISH MAIL ON SUNDAY 10.02.2018 CANARD-DUCHÊNE CHAMPAGNE
CHÂTEAU CARAGUILHES LES JARDIN 2015 BRUT ROSÉ NV
THE IRISH EXAMINER 10.02.2018
“This organically produced beauty is dark and “With an abundance of ripe red fruit, this is
ROMEO AND JULIET packed with flavours of strawberry, cranberry,
smooth with lots of damson, pepper and a whiff
of the herbs of Languedoc’s garrigue. PASSIMENTO ROSSO 2015 redcurrant and apple, balanced with a touch of
Great with beef, ideally rare.” “This is a blend of dried (apassimento) and fresh spice and a savoury character that adds to its
TOM DOORLEY corvina, croatina and merlot grapes with cherry complexity.”
and allspice aromas and lots of bright juicy cherry CORINNA HARDGRAVE
€17.95 and forest fruit flavours.”
€41.95 down from €44.95 for the
LESLIE WILLIAMS
month of May

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Dun Laoghaire - Galway - Glasnevin - Greystones - Limerick - Lucan - Malahide - Naas - Navan - Navan Road
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