I have discovered over the past few years that wine tasting is an art in itself. Previously I would rarely make it to the end of the wine tables as I would consistently spend too much time on a particular wine that got my attention. On Wednesday last I feel I nailed the tasting test without even getting hammered. We were attending a trade show at the very accommodating Fallon and Byrne on Exchequer Street Dublin and were presented with an exciting array of over 250 wines. Anyone familiar with such events will appreciate the hard work involved. There were some real gems with representatives from wineries on hand to give us a more informed insight into the world of wine. The good news is that some specially selected wines from the show will be available soon in store or online from Florries.
Pictured above are: Gerry Gunnigan(Liberty wines), Florries Fine Wines, and Jean-Noël Girard (Champagne Devaux).
Wine Of The Week:
Casa Lapostolle Chardonnay 2006:
The scrambled egg and smoked salmon dish could be pushed forward to a lunch time menu and allow us to enjoy a wine to go with it. Something rich and creamy should reel the salmon in nicely and still have enough smooth texture to go the distance with this dish. Concentrated but very refreshing at the beginning, followed by a good acidity that is balanced with lovely sweetness. The finish brings light sweet spices touch coming from the oak. Service and Food Pairing: Enjoy now! Serve chilled at 10ºC as an aperitif or with fish and sea food in general, white meats and vegetarian dishes.
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