The Secrets Behind the World’s Most Famous Fizz Famous around the world, the name ‘Champagne’ is irrevocably linked with luxury and times of celebration… but is it really any different from other sparkling wine? What is it that makes Champagne so special? In this article, we explore the unique production process behind the world’s most […]
By Jocelyn Doyle It’s pruning season! Read on to learn what the team has been up to in the La Kav Wines vineyard… Progress on our first Wexford wine The first vintage of our Wexford wine is ready for its second fermentation. We’ve diligently been conducting some early tastings and finding encouraging notes of crisp […]
By Jocelyn Doyle With Easter falling early this year on April 9th, many families will be planning a special dinner to celebrate — making it a great time to match your menu with some quality French wines. In this article, we share our recommendations for the best wines for your Easter dinner. The best wines […]
Hi there! My name is Jocelyn Doyle, and I am delighted to join the La Kav Wines team as the new writer and website editor. My goal is to support Arnaud and his team by telling the La Kav story, giving more people an insight into their incredible hard work and exceptional wines. Read on […]
We are so thrilled that founder Arnaud Clopin was a guest on Kevin Ecock’s podcast WinePod, in early 2023. Arnaud and Kevin enjoyed a chat through the story of La Kav Wines before discussing our biggest, most ambitious project yet: the creation of a top-quality Irish wine that is grown, produced and bottled in Co. […]
Do you need some help understanding French wine regions and labels? If you’re not a wine expert, buying French may seem a little overwhelming. New World wines – like those from Chile or New Zealand – tend to use the name of the grape variety on the bottle. The most popular of these are often […]
After enjoying full-bodied red wines during the cool weather months when they are naturally paired with hearty comfort foods, the arrival of summer and its hopefully warmer temperatures stirs us to transition to lighter fare and lighter wines. After all, we dress seasonally and eat seasonally. Although it’s less talked about, we drink seasonally, too. […]
We unravel the best way to enjoy your wine, using the correct glass shape for each particular flavour.
Decanting is the process of transferring a wine into a decanter (or special jug) and letting it sit for a chosen length of time before pouring into glasses to serve. In this article, we discuss why decanting wine matters, which wines you should be decanting and how long you should be ‘letting them breathe’. Why […]
No other world cuisine benefits from food and wine pairing as much as French food. The French understand food in a completely different way than the Irish, and maybe the reason for this is the wonderful selection of wines on their doorstep! In this article, we share why wine pairing can enhance your overall meal […]
