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Going organic for 2022 Mairead Robinson suggests some last minute gift ideas and several fabulous organic wines for the new year.
This year more than ever it has been difficult to organize Christmas gifts since most of us have restricted our shopping outings. Online purchases are the way most are going, and the easiest way to do this is to arrange for the gifts to be sent directly to the recipient. I can think of nothing more pleasant than to open the door to an unexpected parcel from a friend, and of course wine is always a most welcome gift. Even better than wine on its own, a hamper full of goodies to go with the wine is my gift of choice these days, and I highly recommend An Amalfi Luxury Hamper complete with a bottle
of Alturis Pinot Nero, olives, tapenade, salami, bruschetta, chocolate truffles and more. All sourced in Italy and not available here. What a great gift to send to somebody special. More on www.wineswithstories.com. And if you want to send wine, but something a bit different which certainly won’t break the bank, you could send a tasting box of Mead from Kinsale Mead Company. Mead is the world’s oldest alcoholic drink and is fermented with honey and comes in a variety of flavours. Check out more on www.kinsalemeadcompany.ie We hear a lot about organic foods these days, but not so much about organic wines. When
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we visit the supermarket there is usually a special section devoted to organic produce. However, this is not the case when it comes to the wine department, both in the off-licences and the supermarkets. And when it comes to labelling, unless you are familiar with the certification – which is often a small symbol and not in English – it can involve a bit of a search for the novice to find organic wine. But for both our health, and that of the planet, I suggest we all make a real effort to drink organic in 2022. Now this may not be as difficult as it may seem at first, because once you become familiar with the certification, you will recognise it on
