It’s always worth decanting a wine, irrespective of the cost. The only exception is when it comes to a very old wine – its delicate structure may disintegrate when exposed to too much air, so it’s best served straight from the bottle (and poured slowly).
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Sound of corks popping…
All it takes is one, somewhere in the background to cause a little jolt of excitement, and maybe just a twinkle of mischief. We may not have as much to play with as before, but that shouldn’t mean that we can’t still have fun! With that in mind, here is a list of Champagnes and sparkling wines that not only represent great value for their price, but also deserve a place among your wines.
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For wine tasting events, the Ely Bar & Brasserie is the place to be. Walk past their sunny after-work hangout spot and head down to the serene cellar where many of their wine & dinner tastings are held.
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ely gastro bar, Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2 will close its doors Erik and Michelle Robson of ely restaurant group announce that the successfully trading ely gastro bar, located at 1 Hanover Quay, Grand Canal Square in Dublin 2, will close its doors on Monday 19th January, 2015. ely restaurant group purchased its unit in […]
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The wine and food was delicious, the staff friendly, and Ian gave us plenty of knowledge and expertise without weighing us down too much.
His anecdotes about the different wines, the vineyard managers and his own experiences added a valuable, personable element to the evening.
Luckily for all of us Ely are holding other wine tasting evenings and I will more than likely be back to try some more wine.
~Alana Farrell, Rediscovering Culture
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