Typically there can be as many as a hundred wines open for tasting. You can get absolutely steamboats if you wish, or pretend you are a pro and spit everything you taste into a spitoon. It's a great way of trying wines that you've never tasted before without commiting to purchasing a bottle. It's also a good way of finding another producer of a variety you are already familiar and happy with.
The best thing of all is that all tastings at these events are free, you just pay a nominal entry fee.
Which leads me nicely onto a wine fair which is happening this weekend in the salubrious surroundings of The Westbury Hotel off Grafton St in Dublin City Centre, and which I will be attending.
One of my favourite wines shops - The Corkscrew, based on Chatham St - are holding their annual fair, with all proceeds going to Cheeverstown charity.
When: Sunday Nov 14th
Time: 1-6pm
Where: The Westbury, Dublin 2
€: 25 bucks
Have a look at the 2 flyers, and feel free to pass them on to anyone who might be interested in heading along. You can buy tickets (€25) online here or drop into the shop on Chatham st to get one.
See you there!
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