Blair's Inn Wine Dinner

Blair's Inn Host Chateau-Lascaux Wine Dinner

Just heard from Conor O'Brien of James Nicholson Wines: "Blair's Inn are hosting a Wine Dinner with Meredith Hyslop from Chateau-Lascaux  on the 31st of October." Some of the most exciting wine-making in France these days is happening in the Languedoc and it is there that Chateau-Lascaux is situated, between Montpellier and Nîmes. The Dinner Menu below includes the wines that will be tasted on the night. Quality  food and quality wines, all for €55.00.

Two Jean Smullen Events - Prime Cuts & Premium Wine

In South Africa most young men learn the art of cooking over a Braai. They learn at an early age that to master the basic art of cooking meat is an important life skill. The wine culture too is strong in South Africa, everyone there knows that great glass of red wine goes hand in hand with a perfectly seasoned steak. Want to know more?

Come along to the special Prime Cuts & Premium Winenights. Learn about what to look for, how to assess quality and then how to skilfully cut and cook meat. Do you know your flank from your rump? Where do the prime cuts come from? This innovative and educational evening will reveal lots of interesting information about the art of choosing, buying and cooking meat.

Dublin:- Ely Wine Bar & Brasserie, on Wednesday 31st October, 2012. Ryan Stringer Executive Chef will be on hand to share his expertise and knowledge about meat and the art butchery.

Cork:- Barry’s of Douglas, on Wednesday 14th November, 2012. Alan Murphy, Chef at Barry’s in Douglas has many years experience as a specialist meat chef. His years of working in country houses means he has a great knowledge of meat and game. But there’s more.....

Wine & Meat .... When the fat and protein found in the beef meets the tannin found in a red wine, a chemical reaction takes place . Cooking the prefect steak is relatively easy, but the high heat creates complex, assertive flavours, ranging from sweet to savoury. These bold flavours need a wine with enough body and boldness to stand up to them, so what to choose?

South African wine sits well at any table and wine expert Jean Smullen will take you through a range of top quality wines that are a perfect match with meat. We will look at some of the best South African wines including Nederburg; Durbanville Hills; Fleur du Cap; Two Oceans; and Drostdy Hof and we’ll match them with a selection of meat dishes. The evening will start with bubbles, enjoy a glass of the very elegant Cap Classique from Pongrancz.

Tickets Priced: €25.00 per person.

TO BOOK Contact: Jean Smullen WSET Dip Tel:             (086) 816 8468       email: jean@jeansmullen.com

Cornstore Wine Dinner

On Thursday 18th October, in association with Curious Wines, The Cornstore in Cork will hold a Chateau Bauduc Wine Dinner, with each course of the five specially created to match each of the five wines from the Château, which will be presented by Gavin Quinney of the chateau.You can get your tickets (€45.00) to this unique event at The Cornstore Cork or in the Curious Wines Warehouse.

Where: The Cornstore, 40A Cornmarket Street, Cork.

When: Thursday, 18th October, 2012, 7.00pm to 10.00pm.

Click here for a fuller list of Autumn Wine Events including Kitchen Cafe (Galway) Oct 10, Hayfield Manor Oct 11, ely Bar & Brasserie Oct 11, Fallon and Byrne Oct 25, and Ballymaloe Nov 8.