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My favourite...
In our regular column outlining members’ favourite tipples, NOffLA members share their expertise on the brands that excite their palates. This month, Justin Corbally, store manager of Molloy’s in Tallaght, Dublin 24, highlights his favourite pick This exceedingly good Sancerre is pale lemon in appearance, medium intensity on the nose. Wonderfully crisp and harmonious with subtle notes of lemon, flint, and a beautiful finish. It appeals to all palates, so I find it’s a great wine to have with company. Sancerre’s zesty profile and intriguing complexity make it a great wine to pair with food. The classic pairing of goat cheese and Sancerre is a favourite of so many, as the creamy, tangy nature of the cheese is a perfect match to Sauvignon Blanc’s herbal, citrusy profile. However, my personal choice to partner up is grilled salmon steaks with green salad. It does it for me every time. I’ll be sure to include this classic wine in our weekly customer tastings in the coming weeks!
Sancerre Clocher d’Amelie Region: Centre-Val de Loire Producer: Jean Max Roger Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
With summer virtually upon us we will hopefully have lots of opportunities to dust off the garden furniture, enjoy the company of friends and family and enjoy some memorable occasions. I find there’s no better way to brighten up everyone’s day than by introducing a crisp Sancerre from the Loire valley. For me, Sancerre Clocher d’Amelie delivers every time and more. As part of Molloy’s Exclusive range, it offers incredible value at €20.99 - I call it my affordable luxury.
Justin Corbally, store manager of Molloy’s in Tallaght, Dublin 24, says Sancerre Clocher d’Amelie delivers every time
Molloy’s Exclusive range offers great value with high quality wines
Excitement mounts for upcoming Irish Wine Show Star Awards 2022-2023
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Selected by NOffLA members and their staff who hold the WSET Diploma or Higher Certificate, or Champagne Academy membership, the tasting panel will be chaired by leading Irish wine writers. The winners will be announced
blind tasting which will take place in August. To win a ‘Star Award’ is not only a distinctive accolade for the featured wines, it is also a highly beneficial marketing platform, particularly in the all-important pre-Christmas selling period.
NOffLA has announced further details of the upcoming Irish Wine Show Star Awards 20222023, for which entries are now open. Associate members have been invited to submit entry forms with details of the wines they propose to submit for the
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at SIP 2022 The Irish Wine Show, NOffLA’s official Christmas Drinks Show, which will be held on 10 October 2022. Two significant changes have been announced this year: the under €10 category has been amended to under €12 and the association is also inviting members to submit non-alcoholic wines. A complete suite of POS will support this initiative including booklets featuring all award winners as well as neck-collars and posters. The closing date for entries is Friday, 1 July 2022.
