October 9th, 2009 at » Comments (1)

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_99IjQelZ8[/youtube] In the second of my wine series with O'Briens I taste a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough - Astrolabe  this wine normally retails for €15.99 Lets see how it gets on ...more »

July 28th, 2009 at » Comments (1)

Rose Creek Martinborough Pinot Noir 2007 I was very interested to taste this wine as I am massive fan of the Martinborough region of New Zealand. Along with Nelson they ...more »

July 1st, 2009 at » Comments (2)

I have finally posted my tasting notes from a fantastic tasting event hosted by Mike and Matt from Curiouswines.ie The night was a huge success and people of Cork or like ...more »

May 27th, 2009 at » Comments (2)

Curious Wines New Zealand Tasting   People of Ireland if you want to try some of the best NZ wines that are imported into Ireland make sure you get yourself to Cork ...more »

March 11th, 2009 at » Comments (0)

[viddler id=8d04cb81&w=430&h=281] The latest episode of robertfranciswine sees me taste another Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough in New Zealand. Food Wise - Seafood, Salads, Goats Cheese would work well with this wine. Alternatively ...more »

December 29th, 2008 at » Comments (1)

New Zealand Wine Fair 20th January 2009 Jean Smullen does a huge amount of work for the New Zealand Wine Industry here in Ireland. They have organised the annual Wine Fair ...more »

November 5th, 2008 at » Comments (0)

[viddler id=1356a757&w=300&h=267] This episode of www.robertfranciswine.ie sees me trying a Sauvignon Blanc from Nelson on the South Island of New Zealand. Food wise the Greenhough just screams out for seafood a nicely ...more »

October 21st, 2008 at » Comments (1)

The Crossing Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Good solid aromatics to this wine with the usual New Zealand Pungency on the nose. There are nice leafy, lime, grapefruit and stone fruit on the ...more »

October 2nd, 2008 at » Comments (0)

St. Clair Vicars Choice Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Yet another cracking wine from Matt Thompson and St. Clair.  Vicar’s Choice is St. Clair’s entry level wine and represents fantastic value.   This wine has ...more »