The Wine Geese or Winegeese is a term used for Irish emigrants and exiles who established vineyards overseas, particularly in France.[1] The term was coined in 2005 by Irish wine historian, Ted Murphy.[1]

History

In 1691, after a defeat in Williamite Wars, thousands of Irish soldiers left their country and relocated to Continental Europe and some of whom established notable businesses.[1]

Among the notable winemakers who emigrated to France, include Skibbereen-born Abraham Lawton,[2] Cork-born Richard Hennessy, and Fermanagh-born Thomas Barton who founded Château Langoa-Barton and Château Léoville Barton.[1] Around fourteen châteaux of Irish-origin are operational in Bordeaux, France.[1]

In Australia, they established Clare Valley wine region.[1]

In 1990, a six-part television series, The Wine Geese, produced by Coco Television Production, was shown on the television.[3]

Notable wineries

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "The Wine Geese: Irish exiles who started new lives in French vineyards". The Irish Times.
  2. ↑ "Hugues Lawton, Bordeaux Wine Merchant, Dies | Wine Spectator".
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Ted Murphy obituary: Expert on Ireland's historic links to French wine". The Irish Times.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "French grapes, Irish heart - the Irish wine families who made their mark in Bordeaux". independent.

Further reading

  • Murphy, Ted (2005). A Kingdom of Wine: A Celebration of Ireland's Winegeese
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