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John Wilson: Here are four wines from different areas and price ranges but with an Irish connection
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John Wilson: Here are four wines from different areas and price ranges but with an Irish connection
John Wilson: As prices rise, these choices from interesting producers won’t break the bank
Lusca Cabernet-Merlot Irish Wine 2016, Lusk, Dublin; €49.50, 13pc, Celtic Whiskey Shop, terroirs.ie David Llewellyn’s delicate charmer is in a Loire Cabernet Franc style, with papery aromas and raspberry, redcurrant and cherry sherbet notes that balance the fresh acidity and carry through on the surprising length. Pair with spiced beef broth. Cancedda O’Connell ‘G.n.Guerra’ Vino Rosso 2018, Sardinia; €29, 14pc, Neighbourhood Wine, thenudewineco.ie From Dubliner Mick O’Connell, who wrote his Masters of Wine thesis on Sardinian wine, this is deceptively pale with smoky, sultry wa...