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Grape Spy: Wine of the Week
McWilliams wine2012 McWilliams Harmony Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc. €8.99 Tesco & Superquinn.The trending new wines on the scene are those with a lower alcohol. McWilliams are launching their Harmony...
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Grape Spy: Marques de Almonacid
2008 Marques de Almonacid (Vendemia Seleccionada) €9.00.(On promotion until July 2nd ) Stockists: Dunnes Stores, Nationwide This lovely Spanish wine comes from D.O. Cariñena in North East Spain It is a...
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Grape Spy: 2010 Paparuda Chardonnay
2010 Paparuda Chardonnay2010 Paparuda Chardonnay: €12.99.A new modern Romanian range called Paparuda made in the Recas vineyard who have produced wine since 1477 is now available here. This is...
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Grape Spy: The Exquisite Collection Rias Baixas Albarino, €8.99 (Aldi)
Exquisite Collection Rias Baixas AlbarinoThe Celtic region of Rias Baixas Galicia in Spain is known for wines made from a white grape called Albarino.These are wines with a huge personality and a very...
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Grape spy: 2010 Barton & Guestier’s Chops & Burgers (€9.99 from Tesco)
2010 Barton & Guestier’s Chops & Burgers (€9.99 from Tesco)Here is a fantastic idea from French wine producer Barton & Guestier – a new range called The Pairing Collection.Not sure what to...
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Grape Spy: 2010 Barton & Guestier's Chicken & Turkey €9.99
2010 Barton & Guestier's Chicken & TurkeyFollowing on last week's Chops & Burgers is B&G's Chicken & Turkey from a brand new range called The Pairing Collection go to...
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Grape Spy's pick of the week 2009 Leone de Castris Salice Salentino Riserva
2009 Leone de Castris Salice Salentino Riserva €17.99, from most off-licencesThis was awarded Gold Star Wine of the Year for 2014 by the National Off-Licence Association earlier this month. One of a...
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Grape Spy's pick of the week Sud De France Sauvignon Viognier
Aldi’s Sud De France Sauvignon Viognier €8.49 from Aldi nationwideViognier, a white grape variety from the South of France, was once close to extinction but is now gaining fans worldwide. It has lovely...
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Grape Spy's pick of the week Le Versant IGP Syrah
2012 Le Versant IGP Syrah €13.99 from McHughs, Kilbarrack and Artane, DublinThis is a big, powerful French wine made from fruit grown in the Pays d’Oc region. Made from the syrah grape, the mocha and...
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Grape Spy's pick of the week Tawny Port
Warre’s OTIMA 10-year-old Tawny Port €22.99 Available in off-licences nationwideTawny port is aged in a barrel, which turns the colour of the wine from bright purple to tawny brown. Warre’s Otima has...
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Grape Spy's pick of the week Veuve Monsigny Brut
Veuve Monsigny Brut (Philzot et Fils) €19.99 from AldiThis Christmas why not enjoy a competitively priced champagne with lively apple flavours and lots of bubbles? Make a Bucks Fizz by adding fresh...
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Wine of the week: Black Tower (€7.99, available from Tesco and Dunnes)
Black Tower (€7.99, available from Tesco and Dunnes Stores)Wine of the seek: Black Tower (€7.99, available from Tesco and Dunnes Stores)With an alcohol content of only 5.5% and 55 calories per (small)...
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Grape Spy's pick of the week 2013 Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Sauvignon Blanc
2013 Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Sauvignon Blanc €15.99 ( O’Brien’s, Molloy’s, Next Door and independent off-licences)New Zealand’s 2013 vintage was one of the best ever. St Clair is a family-run estate...
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Grape Spy's pick of the week 2012 Morgon Les Charmilles
2012 Morgon Les Charmilles €9.99Stockists: Lidl, nationwide As Valentine Day approaches Lidl have some great offers for those intending on entertaining at home. This wine comes from the Beaujolais...
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Grape Spy's pick of the week Cono Sur Sparkling
Cono Sur Sparkling €18.99 Dunnes StoresNew Year’s Eve may be behind us, but that’s no reason to put away the bubbly – not with Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day are coming up. Cono Sur is made from the...
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Grape Spy's pick of the week
2012 Domaine du Vieux Calcernier Châteauneuf-du-Pape €14.99, AldiOne of the most famous regions in the Rhône Valley, this is made from a blend of three red grapes; Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. It’s a...
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Grape Spy's pick of the week Santa Rita 120 Cabernet Sauvignon
Santa Rita 120 Cabernet Sauvignon2011 Santa Rita 120 Cabernet Sauvignon €11.99With Valentine’s Day approaching and dinner for two planned, why not try this delicious Chilean cabernet sauvignon? It’s...
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Grape Spy: Ballycastle Irish Cream Selection Pack €14.99
Aldi's Ballycastle Irish Cream.Here is a perfect gift for Mother’s Day on March 30.Three 35cl bottles of cream liqueur from Ballycastle offering flavours of caramel, chocolate orange and chocolate...
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Grape Spy: La Rosca Cava Brut €14.99 from O'Brien’s
La Rosca cavaThe Spanish sparkling wine industry came into its own in 1970 when they created a regional DO called Cava (meaning ‘cellar’ in Spanish).Most Cava is produced in Catalonia and the grapes...
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Grape Spy: 2012 Aresti Trisquel Syrah
2012 Aresti Trisquel Syrah.2012 Aresti Trisquel Syrah €17.99 (on offer for €13 at SuperValu during May)The Aresti Trisquel is new to the Irish market. Made from 100 per cent syrah, it has blackcurrant...
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Grape Spy: 2011 TingleUp Vineyard Riesling
TingleUp Vineyard RieslingAustralia produces wonderful, zesty wines made from the riesling grape. Riesling is native to Germany and has gorgeous honey and lemon aromas and flavours and a lovely crisp...
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Grape Spy's retro pick
Black Tower White BubblyBlack Tower White Bubbly €11.99 €7.99 Dunnes, Spar, Tesco Grape Spy's retro pickBlack Tower is SO retro yet so of the moment today, and they have just lauched a new sparking...
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