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Ireland's best bargain wines to enjoy alfresco
A summer wine's first job is to be cold and refreshing, and that means bright, zesty acidity and no heavy oak. Sauvignon blanc, riesling, albariño, gruner, some chardonnays and lots of Italian and Portuguese whites fit the bill. Oak brings weight, which is fine if you're eating richer foods or it's a chilly Irish summer day.
Rohe Dillons Point Sauvignon Blanc 2024, NZ, 13.5 per cent, €12, Dunnes
The best-value sauvignon blanc on the market? Probably. A top winemaker and top terroir sold at a Dunnes discount makes for stunning value. 91/100
Marotti Campi Albiano Verdicchio dei Castelli 2023 2023, Italy, 12.5 per cent, €13.95, O'Briens Verdicchio is brilliant with fish because its orchard fruit is backed up by zesty lime, making it perfect for summer. 89/100
