Some big names in the wine game are coming out
Saturday, February 5, 2011
GRAND CRU SPECIAL
GRAND CRU SPECIAL
Looking for something for a special occasion? Well, here is something From Vineyards Direct for an occasion that is on the horizon or up to maybe twenty years away.
Chateau Teyssier Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2008
Double Magnums : "Abundant quantities of sweet black fruits, a natural, lush texture, ripe tannin, and a heady finish." (Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate)
Double Magnums : "Abundant quantities of sweet black fruits, a natural, lush texture, ripe tannin, and a heady finish." (Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate)
With aging potential of up to twenty
Friday, February 4, 2011
THE WEEKEND CATCH
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| This Casanova is ready for love! |
A bumper Weekend Catch, fresh from the Net.
THE WEEKEND CATCH
Restaurant Wine & Food Scene
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Wondering where to go for Valentine's - Join us at Augustine's Restaurant for something truly special... Book now on 021.4279375
Hartys Cloyne From Sunday 6th - Friday 25th February in association with Irish Restaurant Awards 2011 & Sunday Independant Life Magazine, 20% off customers food bill - Vouchers availabe from Sunday Independant Life Magazine - Click on
Thursday, February 3, 2011
CAFE GUSTO
CAFE GUSTO
Is Cafe Gusto in Washington Street in a class of its own when it comes to cafes in Cork? Coffee and scones (and more) in the morning, followed by
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
MARMALADE. If I can make it, anyone can!
EASY MARMALADE
Last week, on a whim, bought some Seville Oranges at
CAN YOU MAKE IT TO HEAD CHEF?
International superchef Conrad Gallagher offers 8 kitchen hopefuls the chance of
Les Gourmandises
Les Gourmandises
Delighted with my most recent visit to Les Gourmandises . Fine French Dining is printed on their card and it is no empty motto. They live up to it. Making your way through the courses here is an exercise in delicacy.
If you find yourself in
Monday, January 31, 2011
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Saturday, January 29, 2011
ARDSALLAGH GOATS CHEESE CRANBERRY ROULADE
GOATS CHEESE ROULADE
Had been on the lookout for Ardsallagh’s Goats Cheese Cranberry Roulade and spotted it in On the Pigs Back on a run through the English Market on Friday.
Picked up some
Picked up some
Friday, January 28, 2011
SWEET, CHEAP AND CHEERFUL
SWEET, CHEAP AND CHEERFUL
Glad I got into sweet wines. Have enjoyed a few over the Christmas and still the sweets go on, the latest a Moscatel from Valencia, the “primary source of sweet budget wines”, according to Mr Hugh Johnson.
From grapes grown on
THE WEEKEND CATCH
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| Florentine Steak |
A bumper Weekend Catch, fresh from the Net.
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Restaurant Wine & Food Scene
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RT @CometoCork The French equivalent of the Lonely Planet guide has showered praise on Cork restaurants http://ht.ly/3D6bG via @corkindo
Thursday, January 27, 2011
A WINNER FROM KARWIG
ONE TO BUY. AGAIN
The late Renato Ratti has been credited, at least in Vino Italiano, with being “The Father of Modern Barolo”. He took that wine by the scruff of the neck in 60s and his more accessible style became a hit.
The production of classic affordable Piedmont wines goes on, now under the direction of Pierro Ratti. “..the wines keep getting better” according to Vino Italiano.
Must say I didn’t know much about this producer and their wines until I got a bottle in the Carrigaline premises of Joe Karwig. I’m glad that I did. This was a Barbera d'Alba. The Barbera is the grape variety and the Torriglione on the bottle refers to the vineyards where it is grown.
The colour is an intense Cardinal Red. Remember that
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