IMAGINE the floral perfumes and white pepper of a fine German Riesling and mix that with the freshness of a Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc such as Sancerre, and finally add in the lusciousness of the best Pinot Grigio from Northern Italy.

ONE of the many wine myths that can mislead the unwary concerns age.

Late last year multinational drinks giant Diageo sold Gilbey’s, its Irish wine distribution division, to Tipperary-based drinks distributor, Gleeson.

With Mother’s Day and St Patrick’s Day falling so close together, many of us will be inspired to tuck into a family feast with an Irish flavour this weekend.