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And now, without further ado, it's time to introduce the first of the wines from Françoise Chauvenet that we'll be tasting on Monday at Zamora. Those of the Anything But Chardonnay persuasion should begin their special breathing exercises now; because, unsurprisingly, the white wines that the estate's representative Edouard Leach...

We have the line-up, wine-wise, for our Burgundy tasting next Monday 20th at 7pm at Zamora in Academy Street. Until Monday, I'll be posting a wine a day or thereabouts, in the order that we'll be pouring, to whet your appetite – though the new and exciting food offerings that...

We'd hate to think of anyone missing our food and wine tasting in Zamora because they just didn't know the event was taking place, so it's a big help to get a mention in the Irish Examiner's hallowed weekend food pages. If you're a fan of really good, silky Pinot...

Now that we can offer a welcome in the city centre, we're making the most of our involvement with restaurant Zamora as the ideal venue for food and wine tastings. Call Zamora 021 239 0540 to book. On Monday 20th April at 7pm, Edouard Leach of Maison Françoise Chauvenet will...

Mother’s day is fast approaching; before you know it it’ll be the 15th of March. Why not boy scout it and be prepared. Whether you’re making your mammy dinner or buying her chocolates, a bottle of wine will definitely be playing a part, here are my suggestions. Who doesn’t love...

The time has come again to start thinking about Valentine’s Day. Forget roses and a box of chocolates get creative and spoil her to a beautifully cooked meal paired with some beautiful wines. You don’t have to be a chef to make amazingly tasty food just keep it simple, buy...

  So the 25th of January is swiftly approaching which means haggis season and of course celebrating Scotland’s national bard, Rabbie Burns. Haggis for most people sounds horrible, especially when you list the ingredients, but honestly it tastes amazing. Make some mashed potatoes, Turnip mash and whisky sauce to accompany and...

The reaction to Zamora – the ideal place to sample our wines by the glass (or bottle) with very fresh, very tasty food – has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic. The locally loyal and yet national Irish Examiner couldn't help noticing the hustle and bustle on Academy Street, and we thought we'd...

UPDATE: just (Christmas Eve) spotted a timely article about Château Rieussec from Wine-Searcher: 10 Things Every Wine Lover Should Know about Château Rieussec. We've just got in two vintages – see the 2008 here and see the 2009 here – of Château Rieussec's Sauternes, not cheap but super-luscious (it's a...

We're all excited about the success of Zamora, the new restaurant in Academy Street, Cork, that serves and sells our wines (to take home or to enjoy with your meal) in stylish, friendly surroundings. A subsidiary thrill is finding the spiritual home of our fabulous sixteen-bottle wine dispenser from By...