Weekend wine with Blake Creedon

IT’S that time of year again and, along with other non-perishables, good drink can make a great celebratory Christmas gift — from a simple single bottle costing a tenner or €20, through to a delivery of a case of luxury wines.

Spirits too obviously — especially good Irish whiskey — and even good-quality Irish hand-crafter beers can be a great addition to the midwinter feasting.

I’m taking a look at some of the options here, and on my blog you’ll find further details of wine shops that will deliver your order anywhere in the country. And below is a handful of bottles which I have happily given as gifts — or brought along to dinners — in the last few months.