Ireland is a designated by the EU as a wine-producing region. Despite being best known for whiskey and beer, Ireland includes several small wineries that produce several unique varietals for local consumption. Mostly located in County Cork, they range in size but their vineyards are generally 5 acres or less. Some of Ireland’s better known wineries include:
Bunratty Winery (http://www.bunrattymead.net) Located at Bunratty Castle in County Clare, Bunratty Winery primary produces mead (honey wine) and potcheen (irish moonshine) from one of the castle’s coach houses.
Longueville House. (http://www.longuevillehouse.ie) Famous hotel in Mallow with 1.1 acres of vines, including Muller Thurgau and Reichensteiner varietals, made into wine just for their restaurant.
Blackwater Valley Vineyard. Located in Mallow, produces several thousand bottles of wine yearly from its five acres of vines. This winery produces the white grape varietal Reichensteiner for sales to local stores.
If you are interested in the “new world” winery experience for St. Patrick’s Day, I suggest Irish Vineyards (http://www.irishvineyard.com) located in Vallecito, California (Amador Valley region), which produces a large variety of red and white wines and jams. Or, you could just have a glass of my favorite Irish wine -- Guinness!
Best, Joe Plonk
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Hi Joe,
I am trying to get contact details for the Blackwater Valley vineyard but so far have been unsuccesful. Do you have their number or email by any chance??
Thanks Elke
Sorry, I don't. I tried some local wine on a trip to Ireland, which prompted my blog post. Good luck!
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