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MY INTRODUCTION to wine was while living in London, writes Sandra Mooney
What amazed me was the variety of wines on offer in restaurants and wine bars and how little I knew about them. My curiosity was aroused, so on my return to Dublin I immediately signed up for a six-week wine-appreciation course. An early memory was attending a Spanish wine tasting and being introduced to the wines of the Ribera del Duero region. Ever since then, I have had a soft spot for the Tempranillo grape, as it is always so versatile and easy to drink.
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