Yalumba Organic Shiraz South Australia 2020, 14% ABV
€17.00 Matsons (Bandon, Grange and Youghal)
Additions? Only what’s required to preserve the natural flavours.
It has been quite a while since I had the pleasure of drinking an Australian Shiraz, an organic and vegan-friendly one at that. The grapes are gathered from various vineyards in the area. No oak is used. Very few additions are
Domaine Lacour “Sous Le Clos” Côtes Du Couchois Bourgogne (AOP) 2021, 13% ABV
RRP €25.50. Stockists: 64 Wine Dublin, Bradley’s of Cork, Greenman Dublin, Le Caveau
A superb Pinot Noir from a relatively unknown area of Burgundy
The Côtes du Couchois is a tiny appellation in Burgundy. Although it is a relatively unknown area, it is the source of authentic and very well-priced wines. This “Sous Le Clos” by Domaine Lacour is
A Warm Welcome and Stunning Food at Greene’s Restaurant
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Walk into the warm welcome at Greene’s on MacCurtain Street. Take in the plush new interiors, from cascading plants and luxurious velvet seating to eye-catching warm lighting. You have some marvellous food to come, served with a smile and attention to detail throughout your meal.
We didn’t have a seat by the waterfall window, but we could still see the
press release
90 Years of Impeccable Taste: Celebrating Newbridge Silverware's Enduring Legacy
As Newbridge Silverware marks its 90th anniversary, the iconic Irish brand reflects on a
legacy of elegance, innovation, and craftsmanship. Founded in 1934, Newbridge Silverware
has evolved from its origins as a manufacturer of quality
Beer of the Week
Hopfully, with NAH, Hair of the Dog, Night-Time Ale, 7.00% ABV, 440 ml can Bradleys
"smooth companion for your night time delight"
"Hair of the Dog—Night Time West Coast IPA" is the rather long-winded name of this ale, our Beer of the Week. It results from a collaboration between Hopfully and
Blarney Castle Gardens
October stroll
(21st October 2024)
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| A juniper bush in the Poison Garden |
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| Autumn colours |
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| Blarney House |
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| Halloween, under the entrance tree |
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| A regular clean-up of the river gives Ester Barrett’s bronze, "Catch", some breathing space |
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| Autumn sunshine |
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| Magnolia fruit |
Taste of the Week
McCabe's India Monsoon Malabar Single Origin Coffee
Vigneti Tardis Fratelli Felix Campania (IGP) 2022, 12.5% ABV
RRP: €19.95. Stockists: 64 Wine Dublin, Bradley’s of Cork, Greenman Dublin, Le Caveau Kilkenny
New to orange? This is the ideal intro.
You’ll note immediately that this white wine from the south of Italy has a slight orange tint. And it is indeed an “orange” wine, though the colour is not as deep as in many others of the type; the grapes were left to soak on their skins for just two days. Very Highly Recommended.
The blend is
Marina Market Cork
Brunchin the perfect antidote after an early morning medical visit to SIVUH!
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| Buttermilk Chicken Benedict |
After an early Saturday morning medical appointment at SIVUH* on Old Blackrock Road (Cork), it was time for
Kinnegar Limeburner Kölsch Style Pale Ale, 4.7% ABV, 440 ml can Lidl
An enduring favourite for many
Kinnegar’s Limeburner has stood the test of time, even if “Kölsch Style” is a late addition (but accurate) to the label. It comes in a slightly hazy gold colour, the bubbles shimmying
Down by the River Lee.
Saturday morning in Cork City
October 19th, 2024
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| Had no breakfast that morning and looking at this made me hungrier. Luckily, the Marina Market was a few steps behind me. |
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| It was still dark (just before 8.00am) on my way south. You can see the moon high above Patrick's Bridge. Below is the Bus Station at Parnell Place. |
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| Penrose Dock is one of the newest buildings on the quays. |
Osteria Da Mirco, one of the best and most authentic.
Fronted by Cork’s favourite Italian.
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| Tagliere Da Mirco |
Mirco Fondrini is a beloved Italian figure in Cork. He has a strong affinity for the city, including its football club, and maintains close ties with his home region of Valtellina in Northeast Italy. Along with his team of Italian chefs, he showcases this passion at Osteria Da Mirco, widely regarded as one of the finest and most authentic
Purato Nero D’Avola Sicilia (DOC) 2022, 13.5% ABV
€16.00 Bubble Brothers
Green in the extreme. Soft, fruity red from Sicily with impeccable organic credentials
There is no mistaking the Purato range's commitment—certified carbon neutral—to minimising the environmental impact of its excellent everyday wines.
Not only are they made from organically grown grapes, but the bottles, labels, and cartons for the range are, as far as possible, made from recycled
Altano Organic Red Douro (DOC) 2021, 13.5% ABV
€18.95 O’Briens
An appealing little beauty
This organic red wine is a beautiful, well-balanced wine with a deep
Press release
FESTIVE NIGHTS AT CAHERNANE HOUSE HOTEL, KILLARNEY, CO. KERRY
The historic, four-star Cahernane House Hotel in Killarney, Co. Kerry, invites guests to indulge in a magical escape this festive season. Nestled on its own private grounds just off the Muckross Road and minutes from the breathtaking Killarney National Park and lakes, this elegant country house hotel is the ideal destination for those seeking a cosy and enchanting festive or New Year’s Eve retreat.
SEASONAL PRODUCE INSPIRES NEW AFTERNOON TEA MENU AT
THE METROPOLE HOTEL
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| Teatime at The Met for Pierce Lowney, Director of Food and Beverage at Trigon Hotels and Sandra Murphy, Group Brand and Communications Manager at Trigon Hotels. Pic: Brian Lougheed |
Seasonal and locally grown produce have inspired a new Autumn Afternoon Tea at the Metropole Hotel.
The hotel's team is committed to supporting local suppliers and using
On the craft trail with Eight Degrees, Connemara and Trouble Brewing
Eight Degrees Déjà Vu Hopfenweisse, 7.5% ABV, 440 ml can No 21 Coburg St
Buy-Back Brewers Bounce Back
This Hopfenweisse is the welcome-back shot from the Antipodean founders of Eight Degrees, who had just bought back the brewery. It may be
La Mirande Picpoul De Pinet (AOP) 2023, 13.0% ABV
RRP: €17.35. Stockists: Stockists: 64 Wine Dublin, Bradley’s of Cork, Greenman Dublin, Le Caveau Kilkenny
A gorgeous, thirst-quenching Picpoul
Chateau de la Mirande, with its vineyard surrounded by garigue, is located in the Languedoc, in an area with a saltwater lagoon dedicated to producing and cultivating oysters and mussels. And this is just the wine to pair with these bivalve molluscs! This stellar example of Picpoul is Very Highly Recommended.
Green harvesting and organic viticulture are part of
press release
CORK BUSINESSES IN THE MIX
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| Tulip time at Ballymaloe House |
Good Food Ireland® is delighted to announce the finalists for its highly regarded national awards, with an impressive 17 businesses from Co. Cork making the
Fish Box's a winner as we sample the superb fish offerings of Kay’s Kitchen, a new hot food stall in the English Market.
Large array of fishy delights
Cobh on a sunny morning
October 2024
The Bandstand 
Sonia O'Sullivan, always a winner.
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| Looking west: Annie Moore and siblings |
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| Sailing |
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| Looking down on Pearse Square, with Titanic Experience in the background, from the cathedral. |
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| Des Res. The Crescent. |
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| Gorgeous. Jack Doyle remembered |
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| St Colman's Cathedral. Commenced 1868, completed 1919. Designed by E. W. Pugin and G. C. Ashlin in 1868 |
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| Coffees, cakes, curiosities (including vintage Carrigaline pottery) at Belvelly Vintage, 5 Harbour Row, Cobh, Ireland P24N407 |
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| Resting boat. Busy bird. |
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| Casement Square, with a tour group at Lusitania Monument |
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| St Brendan, The Navigator. By marygregoriysculptor.blogspot.ie |
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| The Commodore Hotel, always looking well. |
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| Colourful mural at Cobh Railway Station. |
Jazz Dining Experiences feature as Metropole Hotel
confirms the line-up for this year's Jazz Festival Club.
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Excitement is building at the Metropole Hotel ahead of this year’s Cork Jazz Festival. The full line-up has been confirmed with a host of diverse artists on several stages around the hotel throughout
Beer of the Week
Lineman Electromode APA, 5.0% ABV, 440 ml can Bradleys
limited edition hits the spot
The recently canned Electromode American Pale Ale is a limited edition (their 5th of the year) from the Dublin brewery Lineman.
It is a hazy orange, yet you can see the microbubbles at play, shimmying their way towards the soft white head. The recipe includes delicious Maris Otter malt, flaked oats, and the West Coast hops Simcoe, Azacca, and Columbus. There is no hard bitterness here and no hard fruit flavours. It is just a super balance with softer fruits such as pineapple and peach.
This supple American Pale Ale is a beer to be enjoyed at leisure. It is Very Highly Recommended and is our Beer of the Week.
It has a medium body and classically firm bitterness, complemented by notes of bright lime, pineapple, and “just a smidgen of peach”.
It has proven very popular since its release. Lineman: "This American Pale Ale has been flying out the brewery door. Brewed with a little more mouthfeel and bitterness from one of our old favourite hops, Columbus, some Azacca, and Citra."
