The month of March is highlighted by St. Patrick’s Day. Leprechauns, pot of gold, shamrocks, corned beef and cabbage; Harp Lager and Irish whiskey are a few known symbols of this proud day for the Irish. So when the day arrives try toasting the luck of the Irish and the joys of this Celtic heritage with a glass of…wine.
We know that Ireland has a terrific reputation for appreciating a pint of stout or a great whiskey, but they have also played a pivotal role in the global wine trade since the 1700’s. This was actually decades prior to Arthur Guinness initiating a certain brewery in Dublin! As the Irish moved abroad over the centuries, they actually brought with them their love of wine and assisted in developing some of the finest vineyards in the world.
Their names and labels have become comparable with fine wine across the globe. Chateau Montelena, Murphy-Goode, Concannon, Twomey, Plumpjack, Shea, Gary Farrell, and Dumol are just a short list of Irish American Wineries located in the Western United States. This group produces outstanding wines, and by the way, one of them beat the French twice in a blind tasting which were held in France and judged by French Masters! Guess who?
So drop the Stout, slide the whiskey down the bar. Celebrate St. Patty’s with a fine glass of wine. Happy St. Patrick’s! Erin Go Bragh!
Joe D
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