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When we say White
Christmas in Christmas
Ireland we really wines
mean the entire
festive season,
which seems
to stretch from
the first week in
December all the
way to Nollaig na
mBan, or Little
Christmas, on
6 January. This requires plenty of stamina and
Swot up on your red wine knowledge for the 25
lots of planning. Whether you’re entertaining,
looking for that perfect gift or indeed a little
something for yourself, we’ve got just about
everything covered for you this Christmas.

inevitable red wine versus white wine chat on Seasonal
Christmas Day, with Raymond Blake’s guide to cocktails
the many shades of red. If you’re dreaming of
some sunshine during these short winter days,
then settle down to Aoife Carrigy’s guide to some 3 14
of her favourite, and often little-known, Spanish Spanish greats
wines, all available at SuperValu. Aoife Carrigy shares her love of Spanish How to
Tomás Clancy is dreaming of a White Wine wines, from the green wines of northern judge red
Christmas with plenty of ideas about which white Spain to little known regions for you to wine
wine to match with all those seasonal dishes. explore.
Our resident mixologist, Oisin Davis, has come
up with a clever mix of hot and chilled cocktails,
no fancy kit needed, and no obscure ingredients 9 25
either. You’ve no excuse now for not having a jug A white wine Christmas Cocktails hot & cold
of cocktails ready for unexpected guests. Tomás Clancy raises a glass for white wine From winter warmers to cool Crimbo tipples,
Beer lovers are well catered for too with drinkers this Christmas with festive food Oisin Davis has all your cocktails sorted for
some clever tips on matching beer and the matches for his favourite white wines. the celebratory season.
Christmas dinner. We’ve also come up with a
list of Champagnes and sparkling wine to match
nearly everyone on your Christmas shopping list, 14 31
including your good self. Shades of red Craft beer cheer
Judging a red wine by its colour can be Beer expert Kristin Jensen off ers some beer
Nollaig Shona Duit! deceiving – Raymond Blake warns that light matches for your traditional Christmas dinner
colours don’t always mean gentle fl avours. and your traditional beer-drinking family
ROSS GOLDEN-BANNON member.
Editor, UNCORKED 18 37
The gift of bubbles
Follow us on Few gifts bring an instant smile like a bottle Fortifi ed with taste
of bubbles. Ross Golden-Bannon lines up the The art of fortifi ed wines and liqueurs can
right bubbles for everyone be a mysterious and tasty one,
on your Christmas list. Ross Golden-Bannon.
Editor Ross Golden-Bannon
Sub-editor Kristin Jensen
Designer Jane Mulholland Keep an eye out for this symbol!
Cover Photography Harry Weir You’ll fi nd the Specially Sourced label on over 320 of our wines. That means we’ve met
Photographer’s Assistant Brian Clarke the winemakers, we particularly loved their wines and they also match our principles of
products of integrity. The wines are exclusive to us, so you won’t fi nd them anywhere else
SuperValu Food Leadership Brand Manager
either. Note: Some of the wines featured in this magazine are only available in selected stores.
Caitríona McCann
Assistant Brand Manager Karen Geary
Prices correct at time of going to print. Off ers available in participating stores
Published by Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland,
only, while stocks last. Customer quotas may apply.
Tramore Road, Cork. © Musgrave Ltd

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