Saint Patrick’s week is the perfect time to remind ourselves of the great Irish men and women, past and present, who have made their way around the world to make some of the best wines on our shelves.
The tradition continues to this day as Irish émigrés have spread their green fingers across the wine world and here, we celebrate just a few of them.
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Les Auzines Alaina AlbariñoLanguedoc-Roussillon, France, 2021 Was €17.95 - Now €13.95
Laurent Miquel is the 8th generation of his family to work these vineyards in the Languedoc, near Corbières. This is a single estate Albarino and Laurent and his Irish wife, Neasa have pioneered the grape here. This wine features aromas of grapefruit and delicate floral notes leading to a palate which is peachy yet lively and refreshing with a hint of lime on the finish. |
Château Phélan Ségur 2018Bordeaux, France, 2018 RRP: €75
Bernard O’Phelan (1770-1841) left his native town of Tipperary at the end of the 18th century to set himself up in Bordeaux and today, the great estate, Château Phélan Ségur, is considered by many to be an honorary Cru Classé. Located in Saint-Estèphe, it grows mainly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in sustainably farmed vineyards. This rich, robust red has a natural freshness, purity of fruit and firm silky tannins. |
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Domaine la Sarabande Les RabassesLanguedoc-Roussillon, France, 2017/18 Was €21.95 - Now €16.95
Domaine La Sarabande was established by Irishwoman, Isla Gordon, and her Australian husband Paul, in France's Faugères in 2009. They have rejuvenated several vineyards over recent years, amazed to see how the vines and the earth react when they are treated organically and by hand. |
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Teac Mor Pinot NoirCalifornia, USA, 2014/17 RRP: €40.95
Modern day Irish Wine Geese, the Moore family from Galway own Teac Mor in the Russian River Valley. Their Pinot Noir is a clear ruby colour with pleasant floral aromas and hints of lavender and wild mint. It features luscious red fruit with exotic spice and mild vanilla, followed by well-balanced acidity with a clean, unrelenting finish. |
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All prices correct at the time published 09/03/2023