The Irish Summer Wine Selection | Classic

Radiating a luminous garnet hue, the 2023 Hans Baer Pinot Noir offers redcurrants, wild strawberries, and a hint of rose petals on the nose. Delicate cranberry and po...

Radiating a luminous garnet hue, the 2023 Hans Baer Pinot Noir offers redcurrants, wild strawberries, and a hint of rose petals on the nose. Delicate cranberry and pomegranate notes grace the palate, framed by fine tannins that lead to a harmonious finish with a touch of baking spices. Pair this German gem with roasted duck breast for a succulent meat contrast, or alongside creamy mushroom risotto for an elegant vegetarian option. And on a hot day, you can serve it straight out of the fridge... magic! The Hans Baer Pinot Noir's versatility shines through as it complements a range of dishes. Its red fruit characteristics and gentle acidity elevate roast chicken, while also harmonising with the richness of a lamb casserole. For an unconventional twist, try it with pan-seared salmon and herb sauce, demonstrating its ability to enhance diverse culinary experiences. With every sip, this Pinot Noir adds delight to the table.

A cracker of a white wine that offers an excellent alternative to those who love the aromatic vibrancy of Albarino. Medium bodied and fruity with a lush texture and j...

A cracker of a white wine that offers an excellent alternative to those who love the aromatic vibrancy of Albarino. Medium bodied and fruity with a lush texture and juicy, ripe peaches, pears and apricots. There is no oak in this and it is all about the fruit intensity. This will pair well with cheese, thai dishes and shellfish. The Val des Pins co-op was founded only 40 years ago and is a real find. The cooperative principles are based on delivering quality wines while respecting traditions, nature and the environment. The wines are extremely well-made and show unexpected intensity and purity of fruit. Perfectly digestible and balanced by bright freshness, their quality-price ratio is simply unbeatable.

Brich is a wonderful Barbera, grown on the hills of Montferrato in Piemonte.  On the palate, the wine feels free and natural, fresh with crunchy black fruit, full-bod...

Brich is a wonderful Barbera, grown on the hills of Montferrato in Piemonte.  On the palate, the wine feels free and natural, fresh with crunchy black fruit, full-bodied and richly layered with juicy cherry and blueberry ending with elegant, earthy notes. Today, this beautiful, organically farmed estate, has 20-ha of vineyards set on rolling hills, a large orchard, a working farm, which is surrounded by ancient forest. This is a collaboration between Gianluca Ravizza of Cascina Gaia and Eric Narioo (Vino di Anna) in hilly Monferrato region of Piedmont. The land was originally solely an orchard, producing gorgeous apples and stone fruits, surrounded by ancient woods. A decade ago Gianluca purchased some neighbouring vineyards, while some apple trees were replaced with plantings of native Montferrato grapes.