A large bottle of wine turns a table into an occasion, which is why magnums appear on so many Christmas and New Year tables. The names can be confusing, though: a jeroboam is not the same size in Champagne as it is in Bordeaux, and few people know how many glasses a big bottle really pours. This guide sets out the sizes, what each one is good for, and how to handle one at home without fuss.
You do not need a cellar to look after your wine. Whether you keep a handful of bottles for weekend dinners or are slowly building a small collection, a few simple principles will help your wine stay in good condition until you open it. Autumn is a natural moment to think about storage, as many of us stock up ahead of the darker evenings and the festive season. Here is what matters most when storing wine at home, and how to choose the right rack, cooler or cabinet.
Ireland has a rich and deeply social evening culture. From the warmth of a traditional pub to the sophistication of a contemporary wine bar, Irish people have always known how to make the most of their leisure time. But evening culture in Ireland is evolving. Alongside the beloved traditions of meeting friends for a drink and enjoying good conversation, new forms of entertainment have found their place in the Irish evening routine.
Anyone who has spent an evening in a good wine bar knows that the glass is part of the experience. The way a wine is served affects how you smell it, how it feels in your mouth and simply how enjoyable it is to drink. With the festive season approaching and more dinners and gatherings at home, it is a good time to look at the glasses in your cupboard.
Embarking on a personal journey, our esteemed Editor-in-Chief, Marc, decided to delve into the world of alcohol-free white wines just before his FUE Hair Transplant. This unique endeavor allowed him to explore the diverse range of flavors and experiences that alcohol-free wines have to offer. In this blog post, we will take you through his fascinating experience, highlighting the reasons behind this choice and the interesting discoveries he made along the way.
You may have seen it before, a connoisseur savouring a bottle of wine, while diligently sniffing and swirling it with utter thought as though it may have answers to life’s biggest mysteries. However, after all of that, the connoisseur spits it out as if it’s the foulest tasting thing in the world. If you’ve witnessed this with your own eyes, and wondered what on earth is going on, then you’re in the right place as we’re here to explain what exactly wine tasting is.
Prosecco has gained a lot of attention as a sparkling wine. In recent years, if you been offered sparkling wine while at a special event, it was more than likely Prosecco. Wine records from 2020 show that it has over-shadowed champagne when it comes to sales. Identifying a True Prosecco There is a tradition of making Prosecco that dates back hundreds of years. As with many wines, it must be produced in a certain location to be called Prosecco.
Whether you are travelling for work or pleasure, if you happen to land up in Ireland then you won’t need to look far to find a good wine bar Dublin. Whether you are interested in the experience of a lovely pop up wine bar or finding something more solidified in the neighbourhood, you have plenty of choices. Some Of The Top Wine Bars In Dublin The brilliance of the bars in Dublin is that you can step through the doors in Ireland, and end up in a lovely French tavern, or a modern New York wine bar.
Winemaking is considered an art that goes beyond just putting various grape varieties together. There is a rigorous barrel selection process that guarantees the best tasting wines. Whether you are traversing the winebars in Stockholm or having dinner at an upscale restaurant, you have numerous famous blends of the world to choose from. Winemaking The quality varies from medium to full-bodied varieties with notes of ingredients such as tobacco, black currants, melon, and gooseberry among others.
If you are a partaker of rose wine, you don’t need an introduction to its lovely pink colour or fruity taste with flowery notes. If you are yet to sample it, you will like it if you like a taste that is lighter than that of red wine and incorporates flowery notes. Almost every wine bar in Dublin stocks various brands of rose wine. What Are The Best Brands of Rose Wine?
A frequent word used by most first-tasters of the Moineir Irish wine to describe their experience is ‘fascinating.’ At winebar Dublin, we had to find out why. The Moineir Irish wine is the product of Brett and Pamela Stephenson’s Wicklow Way Wines. Their Irish fruit wine challenges a widely-held opinion that the Irish terroir does not support wine production. Reviewing the Moineir Irish Wine The Moineir Irish fruit wine comes in three distinct flavours: strawberry, raspberry, and blackberry.
In the heart of Kinsale – a small town on the southern coast of Ireland – is a chic little bistro with a dazzling reputation. The most easily noticeable feature of CRU wine bar and bistro is the cosy warm ambience that greets guests. The interior décor imbues a romantic aura that reassures you of the thrill that lies ahead. This ambience is not exaggerated—over 121 reviewers on TripAdvisor are in consensus.
Allta wine bar in Dublin markets itself simply as “a wine bar with food.” When you visit you will see there’s a lot of thought and research that has been put into both the concept and the menu. It showcases the quality of a vast range of talented Irish producers. Low-key, Simple And Completely Irresistible The venue was launched in 2019 and the owner partnered up with well-known chef Hugh Higgins.
Whether celebrating a special occasion or going out with colleagues after work, you will definitely find some great cocktail joints in York to have a good time. Although the city gained popularity from old-world pubs, you will still find mixologists shaking up splendid mixtures at vibrant bars across the city. You can also have a quick look at our wine bar in Dublin reviews to discover the best wine bars the city has to offer.
Zinfandel wine is one of the most popular choices amongst wine enthusiasts. Originating in Croatia, the versatile Zinfandel grape makes both red and white wine. The latter is White Zinfandel, and accounts for over 80% of production. The sweet flavour of the white wine makes it very popular with beginners. It’s often snubbed by the wine connoisseurs, who tend to prefer something a more upmarket but it is one we at WineBar look for in our reviews.