Wine Tours in Ireland: A New Chapter in Irish Tourism
When visitors imagine Irish drinks, whiskey, stout, and craft beers often spring to mind. But today, a new experience is…
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Stephen Whyte
Founder, Irish Wine Estates Ballyclery, County Offaly
Stephen Whyte is the founder of Irish Wine Estates in South Offaly. Together with his wife Nicola, he is documenting the development of their vineyard and exploring Irish viticulture, farm diversification, biodiversity and wine tourism.
- 20 Journal stories
- 2025 Writing since April
- 7 Topics covered
Wine in Ireland: The Story of Irish Wine Estates
For centuries, Ireland has been celebrated for whiskey, stout, and hospitality - but now, a new tradition is emerging. Wine…
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Wine Tasting in Ireland: The Journey of Irish Wine Estates
When people think of wine tasting, they often picture France’s Champagne region, Italy’s rolling Tuscan hills, or California’s Napa Valley.…
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Irish Wine Estates: Building a New Tradition in Irish Winemaking
When you hear the phrase Irish Wine Estates, it might sound surprising. After all, Ireland is far better known for…
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Irish Sparkling Wine: Our Journey Towards Bubbles with Character
For centuries, Ireland has been known for whiskey, beer and hospitality. But today, a new chapter is being written -…
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Vineyards in Ireland: A New Chapter in Irish Winemaking
When most people think of vineyards, Ireland isn’t usually the first country that comes to mind. Rolling green fields, historic…
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Every planting season, storm and harvest at Ballyclery is written up here as it happens.