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Cathal McBride

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Cathal McBride on wine: It’s the season of mists, mellow fruitfulness and New World pinot noir

This noble grape travels well, and has a wonderful ability to express the character of each terroir it grows in
  • Cathal McBride
  • September 28, 2023
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Cathal McBride on wine: Fame isn’t everything, even in wine

Many lesser known grapes, regions and smaller, family-run producers deserve their place in the sun, and their wines would make a quaffable addition to your cellar
  • Cathal McBride
  • September 23, 2023

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Cathal McBride on wine: Time for riesling to take its place in the sun

This versatile grape, that goes so well with spicy dishes and can create stunning wines, is tragically misunderstood and disregarded
  • Cathal McBride
  • September 15, 2023
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Cathal McBride on wine: Mellow season is perfect for home tastings

It’s a great way to discover new vintages, and you can take a few tips from the professionals to make it more interesting
  • Cathal McBride
  • September 7, 2023
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Cathal McBride on wine: Sidestep the obvious to discover your new favourites

To expand your taste horizons, ask the advice of your local wine retailer, or try different expressions of a grape you know you love
  • Cathal McBride
  • August 30, 2023
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Cathal McBride on wine: Not all Chiantis are created equal

The region does produce some enticing varieties well worth a look, but you get what you pay for
  • Cathal McBride
  • August 24, 2023
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Brave New World makes its own chardonnay legends

It’s easy to understand why the variety travels so well, with its ability to reflect its growing environment’s characteristics
  • Cathal McBride
  • August 16, 2023
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Cathal McBride on wine: bringing modern primitivo to heel

Mark Shannon and Elvezia Sbalchiero of the A Mano winery have almost single-handedly restored variety’s reputation
  • Cathal McBride
  • August 11, 2023
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Cathal McBride on wine: Keep it light and fresh for the bank holiday barbecue

If the weather’s right, there are plenty of fun, easygoing beverages to fit the bill
  • Cathal McBride
  • August 2, 2023
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Cathal McBride on wine: Albariño isn’t the new sauvignon blanc, it’s entirely its own thing

The same grape is known in Portugal as alvarinho, its character altered ever so slightly through different production methods
  • Cathal McBride
  • July 27, 2023
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Cathal McBride on Wine: Que syrah, syrah? The common grape of uncommon versatility

This distinctive grape variety has much to offer, with styles varying from the Rhône region of France to south Australia and New South Wales and South Africa
  • Cathal McBride
  • July 20, 2023
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Cathal McBride on wines: Volcanic soils unleash tour de force of pure minerality

From Santorini to Priorat, many winemaking regions showcase the distinctive characteristics imbued by these soils
  • Cathal McBride
  • July 12, 2023

Cathal McBride on wine: Message on the champagne bottle holds hidden clues

From intricate grower blends to Dom Pérignon, details of the age, composition and provenance of your chosen bubbly can be deciphered from the label if you know what to look for
  • Cathal McBride
  • July 7, 2023
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Cathal McBride on wine: Intense and complex, old vines really do get better with age

Old vines, or vieilles vignes, are more vulnerable to disease and produce fewer grapes – but the elegance of their wines is not to be missed
  • Cathal McBride
  • June 28, 2023

Cathal McBride on wine: Fresh summery rosés from across Europe will have you in the pink

This survey of rosés from France, Portugal, Greece and Spain offers intriguing matches for all your summer parties and al fresco dining needs
  • Cathal McBride
  • June 22, 2023
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Cathal McBride on wine: That special vintage dad deserves on Father’s Day

Whether opting for red or white wine or perhaps Champagne, it’s hard to go wrong when you prioritise quality for the special gentleman in your life
  • Cathal McBride
  • June 15, 2023
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Cathal McBride: Smoke out some terrific wines to light up these barbeque days

Barbeque cooking offers a diverse range of ingredients, flavours and textures so the possible range of wines is as broad as your dishes
  • Cathal McBride
  • June 7, 2023
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Cathal McBride on wine: Summer sunshine calls for creativity with cocktails

Wine and port can make for wonderful mixed drinks, but a careful balance is needed in terms of quality
  • Cathal McBride
  • May 31, 2023
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Cathal McBride: Put your money where your mouth is by investing in wine

There’s no need to splash the cash on a Mouton Rothschild to build a solid portfolio – just keep an eye out for quality and invest when you can
  • Cathal McBride
  • May 27, 2023
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Cathal McBride: Small can be beautiful when it comes to wine, as chenin blanc proves

This diminutive but versatile grape forms the backbone of the South African wine sector, but it’s only recently that winemakers have begun to realise the potential of old vines in making high-quality single varietals
  • Cathal McBride
  • May 18, 2023

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