D'orsaria Friulano 2007 D'orsaria is a small family run vineyard from Frulli in North Eastern Italy.They produce a variety of wines at their vineyard in Premariacco which is approx. an hour and a half north of...

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Water Wheel Memsie Bendigo 2007 Waterwheel has been really producing some fantastic wines lately with great scores from numberous powerhouse wine critics. So I was very interested to try the entry level white which is an interesting blend of...

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An American client went to Banna Thai in Ballincollig last night as was absolutly astounded to be charged €2.75 for a portion of white rice to go with his meal. I know this is common practice among Thai and Indian restraunts in Ireland but when you...

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<p>We did a quick stop here on the way to the Ferry but came away disappointed. Not a great selection, no tastings and they stock...</p>

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A very decent red Bordeaux from a local French mini-market. More shocking good value which makes wine in Ireland appear extortionate. I assume tax is mainly to blame but general supermarket prices re-inforce the rip-off Ireland view. #wine

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a half bottle, double the deliciousness #wine

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Very surprised by the quality of this Sauvignon. Tasted more new world than old. All the expected notes but with extra depth. Definite grapefruit action going on. Another total bargain in a French mini-market. #wine

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How does a no-year, no-name 4 Euro bottle of French supermarket wine knock the socks off most new world wine which costs 3 times as much in Ireland? A bit insipid to start, it develops rather well after a few minutes in the glass. Now looking for more...

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<p>After years of trying out dodgy cheap red wines, found this one - the best I've come across so far at 11.50 a bottle. Very...</p>

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Wonderful cherry cola with cherry, thyme and a "precise" clean flavour that goes on for ever. #wine

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