Wine: Time to stock up on Chablis

At the time of writing we are enjoying a bit of a heatwave but spare a thought for French winemakers who have once again been hit by late frosts and hail.

Chablis was worst hit and it is expected that this will result in a significantly reduced crop and probably an increase in prices next year so if you are fond of oysters and Chablis you might want to stock up for next year.

A couple of weeks ago at the Burren Slow Food Festival in Lisdoonvarna I was lucky enough to participate in an oyster tasting from around six different producers including Hartys, Kellys, Achill, and Red Bank oysters from the Flaggy Shore in Clare (the last were dainty and deliciously sweet).