Wine: January is a month for experimenting

January is a month for learning new things and many off-licences are offering wine courses this month and early next month.

For example O’Donovans Off Licence Group run the Cork Wine School and have a range of courses at all levels — details can be had from [e-mail]

L’Attitude 51 Wine Bar on Union Quay in Cork run regular courses but also wine tastings from wine makers and journalists such as myself. These evenings are less formal and usually include food to match the wines and a great way to painlessly broaden your knowledge.