Wine tasting nights at ely
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Each week a guest speaker will present a selection of wines from the given region and we'll serve up a supper dish to match. All wine tastings take place at ely bar & brasserie and start at 7pm sharp.
Wine tasting evenings 2013 @ ely
Thursdays, ely Bar & Brasserie, IFSC
Wine tastings for June & July 2013
June 20th - Germany
Adored by those in the wine business, but sadly often overlooked by the wine drinking public. However, there is no debating the quality – Germany produces some of the finest white wines in the world! – Rieslings of varying styles from bone dry and minerally, to rich and sweet – but always impeccably balanced and complex. Even less appreciated and the stunning reds- 100% Pinot Noir – and quite possibly the finest outside of Burgundy! Controversial.... ? Come along and find out.
Price: €45 pay here
July 4th – New Zealand – beyond the obvious
Yes, they are justifiably renowned for the Sauvignons and Pinots, but that is just the beginning. World class wine are now being produced from Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gruner Veltliner and Chardonnay. Cabernet Merlot blends are amongst the most refined in the New World and Syrah is staking a serious claim to being the country’s finest red. It’s time to rediscover New Zealand.
Price: €45 pay here
July 18th – Alsace- Spoilt for choice
Alsace has long been a favourite of ours, not just for the variety and complexity of the wines, but also because they pair so beautifully with food. There is a little red (Pinot Noir) but it is the white grapes that really excel , and many of them are at their finest here. Quality ranges from AC to Grand Cru,and produce stunning Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Muscat and more. This is a tasting for anyone serious about their whites!
Price: €45 pay here
Wine tastings and courses 2013 @ ely
Award winning sommelier Ian Brosnan will be teaching our 4 week wine appreciation course in February.
Great for those who love wine and would love to learn more. We examine how wine is made, where it comes from, why we like it and why sometimes we don’t. Ely provides a fun, fresh and sociable approach to wine tasting.
4 week wine appreciation course: (Tuesdays) €160
September: 10th, 17th, 24th September & 1st October Click here to pay for September course
Time: All tastings start at 7pm and take place in ely bar & brasserie, IFSC unless otherwise stated. All wine tasting evenings include supper, which will be chosen to complement the wines being tasted.
To make a booking or for more information contact Ian Brosnan ian@elywinebar.com Ph. 01 6787867.
Past wine tastings...
17th January: Bordeaux – Left Bank vs. Right Bank
The heavy hitters of the Medoc versus the might of St. Emilion and Pomerol makes for an epic battle and a wonderful tasting!
Cost: €45.00 Sold out
24th January: Cabernets of the World €45
The most regal of red grapes has shown it can it produce outstanding wines from Margaux to Margaret River- we’ll taste and compare some of the world’s best.
Cost: €45.00 Sold out
31st January: Chateauneuf-du-Pape
One of the most famous appellations in all of France can prove pretty tricky to navigate at the best of time. Luckily, we will have Simon Tyrell (Mr. Rhone!) to lead us through some of the finest estates in the region with his usual charm.
Cost: €50.00 Sold out
7th February: Syrah / Shiraz
We all know the classics from the Northern Rhone and icons from Australia, but Syrah is also proving itself in South Africa, New Zealand and some superb examples from Italy. This tasting will reveal the surprising range of this fascinating grape.
Cost: €45.00 Sold out
14th February: Sparkling wines of the World €45
What else would you be doing on this day if not joining us in ely to sample the wonderful array of sparkling wines from around the world. Of course there’ll be Champagne, but there’ll be a few surprises too!
Cost: €45.00 Sold out
21st February: Pinot Noir
Ask any wine lover their favourite grape and there’s a pretty good chance they’ll say Pinot. Why? Because when it’s good nothing else comes close. There will be Burgundies, naturally, but also some of the most interesting examples from the rest of Europe and beyond.
Cost: €45.00 Sold out
28th February: Sauvignon Blanc €40
Despite being Ireland’s favourite white grape for some time now, Sauvignon can sometimes be seen as a bit one dimensional. Not true, but you need to know where to look. We do! We’ll taste some of the most exciting Sauvignons from some of the most dynamic producers across the globe in our bid to restore its reputation.
Cost: €40.00
