WINE APPRECIATION week of November 5th 2012 at Kelly’ s Resort Hotel, Rosslare Strand, Co. Wexford.
Embark on a tour this midweek with some of the world’s leading wine experts.
Benjamin Leroux
Join Benjamin Leroux from the famous estate of Comte Armand. His wines are
made using biodynamic methods with great respect for the soil and the
environment. His Pommard ‘Clos des Epeneaux’ ler Cru is without a doubt one of
burgundy’s top red wines. He also produces a wonderful Meursault, together with
Auxey Duresses and Bourgogne white wines. Enjoy a comparative tasting of the
famous ‘Clos des Epeneaux’. Ben LeRoux now also operates a boutique negociant
operation in Beaune in a rented facility that he shares with Dominique Lafon.
“Benjamin’s wines are among the best in Burgundy” Billy Kelly.
Monday & Tuesday 6pm-7.30pm
David Whelehan
Join David Whelelan, one of Ireland’s top wine guru’s & presenter
from TVS will be here to taste some of Italy’s greatest wines with some hot tips,
advice recommendations. David has an incredible enthusiasm for sharing his
knowledge of wine and is the wine correspondent to Business & Finance magazine
and TVS. He has been a judge at Vinltaly, IWC (London and Japan) and won the
champagne Academy Trophy for Ireland.
Wednesday 6pm-7.30pm
John McDonnell
Join John McDonnell who runs the Irish arm of the Australian Wine
Bureau, he will enlighten you with his passion, knowledge and
humour on the delights of Australia’s finest wines with some
interesting comparative tastings.
Thursday 6pm-7.30pm
