Wine

Mick O’Connell: Watch out for wines from Wales

Consider the offerings made by our nearest neighbours across the Irish Sea when you’re choosing your next bottle

“The most impressive winery that I've seen was not in Bordeaux or Napa, but in Monmouth in Wales.” Picture: Getty Images

A spectacular photograph of a snow-capped Mount Snowdon in Wales made the news last month. Nothing unusual but for the fact it was taken from Howth in east Dublin. The clarity was incredible. So close. It got me thinking of our closest neighbours and their burgeoning wine scene.

Throughout my career in wine, I’ve been lucky to have visited many wine estates across the globe. Still to this day, the most impressive winery that I’ve ...