Grape Spy: Jean Smullen
Everyone loves a hamper filled with goodies to eat and drink over Christmas so here are two of my favourite seasonal gift hampers.
POWERSCOURT DISTILLERY FOOD & WHISKEY PAIRING HAMPER €100
Powerscourt Distillery have a decedent and indulgent food and whiskey pairing hamper with mouth-watering meats from the Wooded Pig, local honey courtesy of Powerscourt Estate, Wicklow Ban Cheese and Fercullen Whiskey Chocolates. The hampers feature Ferculllen 8-year-old, 10-year-old and 14-year-old award-winning whiskeys. Order for delivery nationwide from powerscourtdistillery.com

The French Market Country Basket Hamper
THE FRENCH MARKET COUNTRY BASKET HAMPER €90
the French Market have a super selection they can deliver to addresses all over Ireland.
Why not try their Country Basket Hamper. This beautiful hamper presented in a charming basket includes a selection of French red and white wine and delicious treats.
There are four wines, Château Arnaud Petit, Domaine Thierry Drouin, Domaine Passion des Dames and Château Haut Perdrias as well as French chocolates, biscuits and a terrine.
To order thefrenchmarket.ie
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