Tomas Clancy takes a trip in Thomas Jefferson’s footsteps. Not only was Jefferson the drafter of the US Declaration of Independence, he was also, says Tomas, a French wine fanatic. The Jefferson Papers “defined the map of European wine for English speakers” and “all aspects of his interest [in wine] came together in the Rhone […]
Ampuis, Crozes-Hermitage, Jefferson, L'Ame Soeur, Monteillet, Montez, Ogier, RhoneRhone Wine Week, the first week in November, when the Rhone comes to town. Events taking place all over the country, delighted to be part of it all again. For more regular updates you can follow on Twitter @RhoneWineWeek and like on Facebook (look for Rhone Wine Week Ireland) Back again in 2016! Details on […]
Celebrate, Ireland, Rhone, Rhone Wine Week, wineAnnual Trade Tasting held in conjunction with Nomad Wine Importers and Grapecircus at Sheridans was held in Dublin’s Merrion Hotel on 27 April 2015. We then took it to Galway the next week too.
Baumard, Huchet, Loire Tasting, Monteillet, Montez, Ogier, Pesquie, Rhone Tastings, TastingWe’re gearing up for Rhône Wine Week in November and John Wilson in the Irish Times is too. Lovely mention for Yann Chave’s 2012 Crozes-Hermitage in today’s paper. Full piece here http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/food-and-drink/drink/a-lighter-wine-from-the-rh%C3%B4ne-valley-1.1964825
Crozes-Hermitage, Rhone Wine Week, Yann ChaveSunday Times (Ireland) had a look at Crozes-Hermitage this week and Yann Chave’s 2012 was the top scorer. “Stand-out dark, brambly, slightly game-infused Syrah fruit, overlaid with thyme, lavender and sage” says Ernie Whalley. “Just what you want in a Crozes” says Martin Moran “some red-berry fruit, a sprinkle of pepper, smoked meat and herb […]
Crozes-Hermitage, Sunday Times, Yann ChaveThe July issue of Decanter magazine focuses on the ‘Fantastic Rhône’ and we are delighted to see the inclusion of Yann Chave “It’s possible to achieve something here… there are always new things happening” says Yann. More available here http://www.decanter.com/magazine/back-issues/50090/decanter-magazine-july-2014
Crozes-Hermitage, Decanter Magazine, Yann ChaveYann Chave, Crozes-Hermitage 2012: Best value under €25 as chosen by Leslie Williams in the Irish Examiner
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