Vintage dreams

Owning a vineyard in some sunny overseas clime may be the aspiration of many an Irish wine aficionado, but to realise the dream requires a lot of hard work and no small amount of cash.

Owning a vineyard in some sunny overseas clime may be the aspiration of many an Irish wine aficionado, but to realise the dream requires a lot of hard work and no small amount of cash.

Ireland may be best known for its stout and whiskey, but there is a Celtic tradition of wine-making that is evident around the world. Descendents of 17th and 18th century Irish emigrants have played a significant role in ...