Wine with Leslie: Discover Eastern Europe's winemaking tradition

"There are not many Czech wines here yet, but Moravia in Southern Czechia has a long and storied tradition of winemaking and on a visit last year I found delicious fruity Blaufrankisch and Zweigelts (as good as many from Austria) and solid Rieslings, Furmints and Laski whites."

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Everyone in Ireland knows at least a few people from Eastern Europe, possibly several, but we are only starting to become aware of their wine and food culture.

But please keep your mind open and your eyes peeled, as Eastern European wines are now making noticeable inroads into Ireland.