The Corkscrew's wine blog

It would appear this week is handing us plenty of opportunity to pop a cork. What a fantastic achievement yesterday by Kellie Harrington, we're sure some of her fans are still celebrating. This Friday the 13th, whether it's lucky or unlucky for you also happens to be International Prosecco Day, so you don't have to wait until 5pm to pop... read more

Time To Shine Happy Friday, we hope you all have a great weekend and get to recharge the batteries. It seems we could be some time waiting for the sun to shine through so this weekend we're turning our attention to sunny Spain and allowing some of its hidden gems to sparkle. There's no doubt that Rioja is the most... read more

Celebrate Albariño Week & The Arrival Of August Another Bank Holiday Weekend approaches and that in itself is a great cause for celebration. However the celebrations don't stop there, August 1st is officially International Albariño Day, but in Spain, the celebrations last the first week of August and we're more than happy to join in. Wednesday is also White Wine... read more

New Summer 2021 Staycation Case Summer 2021 is in full swing and it looks like we're all going on another Staycation. If last year taught us anything it's not to rely on the weather and to be prepared for all eventualities. While we can't help you with all your Staycation preparation we can help with the perfect selection of wines... read more

Celebrity Wines We've always maintained it's a wonderful world of wine, in fact, it's so appealing that being involved in the wine industry seems to be the latest status symbol among celebrities. From actors to golfers to popstars there is a growing number of the rich and famous who either own vineyards or sell their own bottles. You've probably seen... read more

It's a day for the ducks out there. If you've found yourself dreaming of driving down Highway 101, past oak-studded hillsides, green valleys and rugged coastal cliffs, you're not alone. Although we have an excuse to be daydreaming about California as our new wines have just arrived and they've given us a burst of that Friday feeling. These wines are... read more

We have selected a bunch of intriguing and aromatic red wines for the arrival of summertime, so you won’t have to give up red wines for your lighter summer meals. Thanks to their crunchy red fruit, low tannins and remarkable freshness these wines are great companions for a variety of occasions. Delicious as an aperitif (especially if chilled), they will... read more

An Intriguing Selection Sun is out, June is here and just as we thought things couldn't get much better, a beautiful selection of wines from a wine lovers paradise arrived with us just in time to celebrate the long weekend. Donnafugata is a brand that creates wines with elegance and creativity that are symbolic of the Sicilian region in Italy, where they come from... read more

Over the last few years there’s been an increasing trend in Vegan and Vegetarian diets which is no surprise considering that for quite a while now we've been hearing how going meatless at least once a week has health benefits for us and the planet. Many are opting for Meatless Monday's and as a result, we have recently seen an increasing... read more

Hospice De Beaune Wine For those who may remember Paul returned from a trip to Burgundy in November 2019, (back when we were allowed out of our 5km and our Country) at the time rumour was that after sampling hundreds of wines with some of Irelands finest wine critics, he actually purchased a barrel at the 159th Annual Hospice de... read more