New World wines in the Irish market

The dominance of New World wines in the Irish market has led many consumers to focus on particular grape varieties so this week I’m encouraging you to look at blends.

A small trend I have noticed in recent years is a return to blends by both large and small New World producers, and it is no surprise as blending gives more flexibility to a winemaker.

This is especially true in years where the weather has been less consistent, and nowadays no year is typical.