Wine awards bring fizz back into budget

WHILE everyone else is talking about a crash, there was a gentle and altogether more reassuring “pop” as the National Off-Licence Association unveiled its 2008 Gold Star Awards.

Value for money, was the message by NOffLA chairman, Jim McCabe. According to him, the Gold Star Awards play a key role in communicating the variety of excellent wines available in Ireland.

“The awards are categorised by price so have gained a reputation, over the past eight years, for being the essential guide for selecting great wines,” said Mr McCabe.