It sort of worked, and some of the good ones I found are recommended below.

HERE’s a particularly good example of the top-class fun and great value offered by winemaker dinners.

* CORKSCREW Winter Wine Fair takes place tomorrow from 1pm to 6pm at the Westbury Hotel just around the corner from the shop on Chatham Street, Dublin 2. Tickets €25, from 01 674 5731 or www.thecorkscrew.ie.