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WINE O’CLOCK: This old devil makes a hell of a wine

By Kilkenny Now 10th July 2020 0

Pinot Noir is an old variety of grape. It is difficult to grow and gave rise to the famous verdict of one vineyard owner that “god made Cabernet Sauvignon but the devil made Pinot Noir”. However, most growers agree that Pinot Noir is worth the effort for the excellent wine it produces. It turns up […]

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WINE O’CLOCK: A glass full of feelgood factor

By Kilkenny Now 8th May 2020 0

I am always a bit suspicious when I see the label ‘organic’ on any item. The definition tends to be vague, the product expensive and I have never found the flavour of the meat, vegetables or whatever, to be noticeably enhanced. I am particularly suspicious of ‘organic’ wine because the term has no legal standing. It […]

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WINE O’CLOCK: Pinto Gris and Pinot Grigio: neighbours divided by shades of grey

By Kilkenny Now 8th March 2019 0

PINTO Gris and Pinot Grigio are neighbours. Both wines come from the same white grape with a greyish skin (hence the French name ‘gris’). At one stage these wines must have been identical but different production methods have driven them apart. In Alsace, where most of the French Pinto Gris is made, the harvest is […]

WINE O’CLOCK: This old devil makes a hell of a wine

WINE O’CLOCK: A glass full of feelgood factor

WINE O’CLOCK: Pinto Gris and Pinot Grigio: neighbours divided by shades of grey

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