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Dietician Heather Miller, who holds clinics in Balla, Castlebar and Claremorris offers some advice on sensible drinking.

Knockranny House Hotel, in Westport, has been awarded a special commendation for Best Wine List in Ireland at the Conde Nast Johansens 2011 Annual Awards for Excellence.

The adage ‘innovation is the key to success’ is true for two family-owned Galway businesses that are joining forces to bring some of the world’s best wine producers to Galway for a food and wine showcase event. Renvyle House Hotel and Galway city wine distributors J&C Kenny have combined their specialist skills and contacts in wine, food and hospitality to stage an International Wine Weekend at Renvyle House Hotel from April 1-3.

Over the last few years we have seen a massive growth in the supply of wines from all over the world, some good, some not so good. We have seen changes like screw caps, initially scorned by all, now accepted in homes and restaurants all around the world. One curious fact about screw caps is that they have been accepted more readily by women, while men still hanker after the traditional corkscrew. Personally, I have only had one bad wine from a screw cap, but several from bottles with corks.

Mayo Cancer Support Association, Rock Rose House presents a wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres evening at Mayo Cancer Support Association Rock Rose House on Monday December 13 at 8pm.

Kilkenny Lions Club has been running the Lions Club Wine Fair event for 12 years now and is hopeful that this year’s event will be the best so far.

Bring the festive cheer into Christmas with the collection of quality and affordable Californian wines from E&J Gallo Winery. Whether it’s as a gift to bring when visiting friends, that special wine to complement Christmas dinner or to raise a glass, and toast the New Year, there is a wine to suit all tastes and occasions.

I am sure many of you are sick to the teeth of the never ending doom and gloom that pervades our every working hour. On a positive note it would appear that we are saving like never before and, while I do realise there are some who are put to the pin of their collar to make ends meet, many are stashing away a few bob for whatever may lie ahead. We all need a boost every so often, so what I am suggesting is that you earmark some of the saving for eating out.

On the eve of the first autumn rugby International of this year against South Africa, Ireland and Munster rugby star, Alan Quinlan, will officially launch the South African brandy, Klipdrift, onto the Irish market in Busker Brownes bar tomorrow Friday Nov 5 at 6:30pm.

The five star g Hotel and one of the most renowned Spanish wineries, Bodegas Valdemar have collaborated to create an epicure evening of gourmet wine and fine dining experience in Matz at the g on Wednesday November 10. Commencing with a cava and canapé reception, distinguished sommelier Cristina Alvarez Flores - one of Rioja’s youngest and most dynamic winemakers - will personally tutor guests on devising the perfect wine selection, specifically chosen to complement each dish from starter to dessert. Award-winning executive chef, Stefan Matz and his culinary team will serve a five-course gourmet feast in Matz at the g, making it the perfect evening to explore your sumptuous taste buds while enhancing your connoisseur skills.