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Five of Our Favourite Wines from Ireland’s California Wine Fair

Yesterday wine lovers were treated to an unprecedented opportunity to taste over 400 wines from California under one beautiful roof: The California Wine Fair at the Shelbourne Hotel gathered producers, importers, media, and the general public in a celebration of the different styles and bottles coming from the Golden State. Choosing our top picks was …

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Meet the Woman Making California Wine Dreams Come True in Ireland - Justine McGovern Interview

Meet the Woman Making California Wine Dreams Come True in Ireland – Justine McGovern Interview

Justine McGovern is a woman with a mission. She’s the captain, the quarterback and the cheerleader of California wines in Ireland, a one person team that keeps on winning thanks in big part to her unstoppable determination and her mix of magnetic personality and can-do attitude. “I’m kind of obsessed, but in a healthy way”, …

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Garlic Prawns with Warm Cucumber and Ginger Salad by California Wines

Garlic Prawns with Warm Cucumber and Ginger Salad Recipe from California Wine

This light and zesty salad recipe features the warming touch of red pepper flakes and it will pair well with either California Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Noir, so no matter if you like whites or reds, mix it and enjoy! Ingredients: – 2 cups (2 ounces/60g) salad greens – 2 teaspoons (10ml) sesame oil – Salt …

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Mussels and Prawns in a Saffron Lemon Cream Sauce with Fried Sage Recipe by California Wines

Mussels and Prawns in a Saffron Lemon Cream Sauce with Fried Sage Recipe by California Wines

The briny taste of the sea, the earthy sweetness of saffron and the crunch of fried sage take center stage in this dish by California Wines. Pair it with California Sauvignon Blanc or California Chardonnay. Ingredients: – ½ cup (125ml) vegetable oil – 16 fresh sage leaves – 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra virgin olive oil …

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Win a Premium Selection of Californian Wines – Closed

Californians are serious about their wines and relaxed about everything else, how can they not be with such a wonderful environment, weather and vibrant lifestyle. Their rich soil and abundance of sunshine are only 2 factors that make Californian wine exceptional. Wines from the Golden State are known for the high quality and regarded as …

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California Wine Exports Reached Record Sales Globally in 2016

California Wine Exports Reached Record Sales Globally in 2016

California wine exports, which represent 90% of the total exports from the US, have achieved record global sales in 2016. The country reached a total figure of $1.62 billion (€1.53 billion) last year, driven mostly by the premium sector. “California wine exports continue to reflect the trend toward premiumization with the dollar value of our …

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Three Californian Wines Inspired by La La Land to Make you Sing and Dance

Musical comedy-drama La La Land has won the hearts of movie goers and specialized media (it even earned 14 Oscar nominations including Best Picture). Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling tap dance, jazz and sing their way through a colourful, charmingly nostalgic and moving love story with plenty of nods to Hollywood’s classic musicals from decades past. …

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California Drinking: Soak up these Sun-Kissed Wines

California Drinking: Surfin’ the Wine Waves of the Golden State

Close your eyes and imagine yourself on a fast convertible road-tripping over the Pacific Coast Highway while the sun tans your face and the wind brushes your hair. As you pass charming sea villages and camping-perfect forests, you arrive to a stunning colonial style mansion where superb wines await you. Now open your eyes. We know it’s tempting to …

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