The Journal
Field notes from Ballyclery Weather, vines, the farm and what we’re learning as an Irish vineyard takes shape.
Wine Tours in Ireland: Discovering Ireland’s Emerging Vineyard Scene
Ireland is not the first country most travellers associate with vineyard tours. Whiskey distilleries, breweries and food experiences are firmly…
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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: What to Expect from an Emerging Wine Country
Ireland has a long-established reputation for whiskey, stout and increasingly for craft spirits and beer. Wine is rather different. Vineyards…
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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 Guide to Ireland’s Emerging Wine Region
For many people, the words vineyard and Ireland still sound like an unlikely combination. Ireland is famous for dairy farming,…
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Coming this winter
Conversations from the Kelly Shed
A winter interview series recorded in the farm's Kelly of Portlaoise shed: conversations about farming, diversification and building something new on Irish land.
Episodes will appear here and on our YouTube channel.
Written by
Stephen Whyte
Stephen Whyte is a co-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.
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