Review of Baron de Ona Reserva Rioja Red Wine 1999
Review of Katnook Estate Red Wine Coonawarra Austrialian Shiraz 2004
I was delighted to be given a gift of this wine. The Katnook Estate is from the interesting region of Coonawarra which produces some really decent Australian red wines.
This 2004 vintage is perfect to drink on it’s own. Full of predominantly raspberry and plum flavours, it is also peppery and spicy with and smooth oaky and vanilla finish. High in alcohol (14% vol!) you’ll gulp this down wanting more.
Review of Cordillera Red Wine, Miguel Torres, Chile, 2004
Made primarily from old Carinena vines, this very drinkable red wine from Chile ticks a lot of boxes. 63% Carinena, 21% Merlot & the 16% Shiraz combination works well to provide a wine which is intensely ruby in colour yet complex with a lengthy finish. Medium tannins with red berry and cherry notes. Excellent to drink alone or with food.
Review of Salamanca Tapas Bar & Restaurant
One of my favourite tapas bars in Dublin is Salamanca, located opposite O’Neills bar on Suffolk street, D2. I have never been disappointed with the food there. The tapas are all very tasty, portions are generous and the service great.
Always full in the evenings for dinner service, it generally also gets a big after-pub crowd. They do a great lunch time trade also with very reasonably priced lunch specials.
You won’t be disappointed!
The Dunbrody Cookery School
Review of Saintsbury Pinot Noir
Saintsbury Pinot Noir
Yummy, yummy. My favourite wine of the moment. Saintsbury Pinot Noir from Carneros California. Delicious, velvety red, full of raspberry, cherry and rich spicy flavours. The acidity balances this wine well. Finishes sweet and long, with light tannins.
Reasonably priced. Available through James Nicholson’s wines.
Greetings from Monaco
Greetings from sunny Monaco. Beats rainy, dreary Dublin any day of the week.