The evenings are drawing in and the kids have started thumbing toy catalogues. In the kitchen the cupboards have suddenly started to fill with currants, raisins and marzipan. All of which got me thinking - I really should get some nice wine in!

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This sparkling white from New Zealand has ripe peach, apple, citrus and biscuit flavours. Medium acidity and body, balanced with long length. Good value for money.

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Click here to view the embedded video. Latest episode of robertfranciswine.ie seems me tasting a refreshing and value driven sparkling wine from Italy ! The Colsaliz Prosecco from Sheridan Cheesemongers. Food wise - this would be a perfect aperitif or...

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smells cherry, raspberry & autumn leaves. Tastes smokey, vanilla, cherry #wine #ttl

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Here's a quick wine review done in my “I like wine but don't know anything about it” style. Dunnes Stores have been flogging this on the cheap for quite a while now, I think they advertise it as €14.99...

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Highly rated from Argentina. Vanilla, coffee blackberries and licquorice. Yummy. €11.5 in Fresh #wine #ttl

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Click here to view the embedded video. In the latest episode of robertfranciswine sees me taste an interesting Chardonnay from South Australia. Food Wise this wine would be a great foil for a nice piece of fish or roast chicken. See ya next time on...

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Click here to view the embedded video. This episode of www.robertfranciswine.ie sees me trying a Sauvignon Blanc from Nelson on the South Island of New Zealand. Check it out and see you next time on robertfranciswine !

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This medium bodied Italian red wine has plenty of dried fruits, figs, raisins with hints of vanilla, mocha and chocolate. Long length and medium tannin with high acidity.  Lovely and good value at  approx €12.

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Pushed out the boat here @ €15 but we were disappointed. Not faulty, but too melony, oaky-sharpish for us. We'll try a different one next time; but this might be just your cup of Char.

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