The Rhone is the theme for the first in a series of French-wine dinners, to be held in the Wicklow Arms in Delgany on Friday, September 15th. The evening will include a substantial line-up of bottles including Guigal's mighty Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde, introduced by Ireland's Rhone Ranger, Pat Smyth of Syrah Wines, with a southern-French menu to match. £25 per person. To book, contact Denis Byrne of Cheers, 012871616.