Wines to raise a glass to during the Rugby World Cup

I’m a little late focusing on the Rugby World Cup, but with the final group matches this weekend there will be a lot of tension around and you may need a glass of wine to calm your nerves.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2015 - 01:00

Leslie Williams

The “Irish” wine recommended is particularly soothing.

Rugby and wine do seem to go together and I have had many rugby conversations with winemakers from just about everywhere (except perhaps Chile and the US).

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