Many Dubliners will have fond memories of Claudio’s Wine shop in George’s Arcade.
Former proprietor Claudio Meneses has moved to Wicklow, and can be found dispensing his very personal wine advice in a new shop located in Newtownmountkennedy. Tel: 087-2021834, or better still, drop in for a look around.
This autumn, Donnybrook Fair in Dublin 4 will run a series of master classes, each featuring 10 of the finest examples of a particular grape variety, sourced from some of the best producers around the world. The first tasting is on October 15th, and will focus on the Pinot Noir grape. Included in the line-up will be Domaine Rousseau Chambertin, Domaine Leroy Volnay, Felton Road, Ata Rangi from New Zealand, Beaux Frères from Oregon and Rochioli from California, along with wines from Germany, South Africa, Chile and Australia. Tickets are €200 each and can be booked with Julie Martin, tel: 01-6683556/ext 203, or Damian Sherlock, tel: 01-6683556/ext 212.
Donnybrook Fair will also host a Spanish wine dinner next Tuesday, hosted by Florent Thibault of Rioja house Marques de Caceres. Five wines, four courses for €60, or €100 per couple. Book on 01-6144849.