By Robert Giorgione on March 22, 2013
CALLING ALL SOMMELIERS – SAVE THE DATE: Please save Tuesday 4th June late morning/lunch (if you can!) for a ‘South African Stars versus French Classics’ comparative blind tasting competition at the Antique Wine Company in Marylebone, being hosted by Premium Independent Wineries of South Africa (PIWOSA). Fifteen quality South African producers will be presenting a [...]
Posted in Competitions, Wine Reviews | Tagged Academy of Food and Wine Service, AFWS, An Epicurean Odyssey, Antique Wine Company, Competitions, Court of Master Sommeliers, Marylebone, Nicky Ladwiniec, PIWOSA, Premium Independent Wineries of South Africa, R&R Teamwork, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, Wine tasting, Wines of South Africa, WOSA |
By Robert Giorgione on May 29, 2012
New Zealand wines have enjoyed tremendous success at the largest wine competitions in the United Kingdom: the Decanter World Wine Awards 2012 and International Wine Challenge 2012 where the results were announced at the London International Wine Fair this week. Decanter World Wine Awards 2012 The Decanter World Wine Awards is the world’s biggest wine [...]
Posted in Competitions, Wine Reviews | Tagged Competitions, David Cox, Decanter World Wine Awards, DWWA, International Wine Competition, IWC, London International Wine Fair, New Zealand, New Zealand Wine Growers, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier Wine Awards, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, Wine tasting |
By Robert Giorgione on May 9, 2012
Normally, during the first week of each month, I post on here a blog article entitled ”An interview with…”. This can be in the form of a straight-forward question and answer format and/or one of my roving sommelier video interviews. For this month, not only do we have a bit of a treat for you, but [...]
Posted in Competitions, Interviews, Videos, Wine Reviews | Tagged Bruno Murciano, Catherine Monahan, Clink Wines, Competitions, Interviews, Jamie Goode, Robert Giorgione, Robert Joseph, Roving Sommelier, social media, Sommelier, Spanish Wine, Videos, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, Wine Stars, Wine tasting, Wines from Spain, You Tube |
By Robert Giorgione on May 2, 2012
With regards to my roving sommelier consultancy and activities, a large slice of what I do is to provide wine advice, bespoke tastings, masterclasses and food and wine pairing ideas. In addition, a huge chunk of my website is devoted to mouth-watering wine reviews, tasting notes, delicious recipes, foodie experiences and interactive videos. I literally eat, drink and [...]
Posted in Competitions, Guest Blogger | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Competitions, Eveline Fraser, Fleur McCree, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Gewurztraminer, Guest Blogger, Little Beauty, Marlborough, New Zealand, Niamh Shields, Pinot Gris, recipe, Recipes, riesling, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Signe Johansen, Sommelier Stories, wine blogs, Wine Reviews |
By Robert Giorgione on April 30, 2012
WINES OF SOUTH AFRICA INVITES YOU TO THE ‘TEN REASONS TO VISIT’ TASTING Explore South Africa’s wine routes with a tasting showcasing 10 top wines from each region. Each wine estate will also provide details of an exciting visitor experience to be had at the winery. WIN A TRIP TO CAPE WINE 2012! As part [...]
Posted in Competitions, Wine Reviews | Tagged Competitions, Jo Wehring, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier, South African Wines, Tim Atkin MW, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, Wine tasting, Wines of South Africa, WOSA |
By Robert Giorgione on February 13, 2012
For this month’s PHOTO CAPTION COMPETITION: Take a look at the photo below and try to think of a caption, which you feel appropriate to the situation. I took this photo in Spring 2006 whilst visiting New Zealand and working vintage harvest in Marlborough. It features two famous Kiwi winemakers – Ivan Sutherland (far left) and [...]
Posted in Gallery, Monthly Photo Caption Competition | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Chardonnay, Competitions, Dog Point Vineyard, eBook, Gallery, Ivan Sutherland, James Healy, Marlborough, Monthly Photo Caption Competition, New Zealand, Photos, Pinot Noir, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sauvignon Blanc, Section 94, wine blogs |
By Robert Giorgione on January 6, 2012
During the first week of each month, I will post this on my blog. For this month’s PHOTO CAPTION COMPETITION: Take a look at the photo and try to think of a caption, which you feel appropriate to the situation. I took this photo in November 2010 during The Providores “Pop Up” Restaurant. It features [...]
Posted in Gallery, Monthly Photo Caption Competition | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, Calendar, Competitions, eBook, Gallery, Michael McGrath, Michael Seresin, Monthly Photo Caption Competition, New Zealand, Photos, Providores Restaurant, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier |
By Robert Giorgione on December 16, 2011
New Zealand Winegrowers announce the winner of their On-Trade First XV Promotion 2011 To coincide with this year’s Rugby World Cup tournament, New Zealand Winegrowers in collaboration with tournament organisers NZ2011 ran an incentive promotion for UK importers and distributors to win a trip to New Zealand for themselves and one of their On-trade customers. The [...]
Posted in Competitions, Wine Reviews | Tagged Amps Fine Wines, Competitions, David Cox, New Zealand, New Zealand Wine Growers, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, wine blogs, wine lists, Wine Reviews |
By Robert Giorgione on December 6, 2011
During the first week of each month, I will post this on my blog. For this month’s PHOTO CAPTION COMPETITION: Take a look at the photo and try to think of a caption, which you feel appropriate to the situation. I took this photograph in May 2006 whilst working vintage harvest at Isabel [...]
Posted in Gallery, Monthly Photo Caption Competition | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, Calendar, Competitions, eBook, Gallery, Isabel Estate, Monthly Photo Caption Competition, New Zealand, Photos, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier |
By Robert Giorgione on October 23, 2011
Not only did the New Zealand All Blacks win the 2011 Rugby World Cup in their own back yard, but also the country’s wines enjoyed considerable success at this year’s IWSC awards. To quote a spokesperson from New Zealand Winegrowers based in London: “New Zealand wine has shone brightly on the world stage with an extraordinary [...]
Posted in Competitions, Wine Reviews | Tagged Competitions, International Wine Competition, IWSC, New Zealand, New Zealand Earthquake Appeal Fund, New Zealand Wine Growers, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, Wine tasting |
By Robert Giorgione on October 19, 2011
During the first week of each month, I will post this competition on my blog. For this month’s PHOTO CAPTION COMPETITION: Take a look at the photo and try to think of a caption, which you feel appropriate to the situation. Please note: comments will be moderated before approval. A great prize is up [...]
Posted in Gallery, Monthly Photo Caption Competition | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Charles Metcalfe, Clive Dougall, Competitions, Gallery, Photos, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier |
By Robert Giorgione on September 22, 2011
Global glory for top independent wine merchants – Laithwaites Wine A couple of weeks ago, Laithwaites Wine won Direct Merchant of the Year at the annual International Wine Challenge (IWC) awards ceremony – also scooping the prize for Specialist Merchant of the Year for Portugal. In my guise of the roving sommelier, I was following the [...]
Posted in Competitions, Wine Reviews | Tagged Competitions, International Wine Competition, Laithwaites, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Tasting Notes, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, Wine tasting |
By Robert Giorgione on September 8, 2011
Last night saw the results of the world famous and highly-regarded wine competition the Decanter World Wine Awards being announced in London. Here is a link to the video clip of the awards ceremony. For full details of the results, please click on the Decanter website. A press release is also available via Clementine Communications. The [...]
Posted in Competitions, Interviews, Videos, Wine Reviews | Tagged Christelle Guibert, Competitions, Decanter, Decanter World Wine Awards, DWWA, Interviews, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sarah Kemp, Steven Spurrier, Tasting Notes, Videos, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, Wine tasting, You Tube |
By Robert Giorgione on August 30, 2011
On Twitter recently, the guys from Vrazon made the followng announcement: “Building on last year’s success, the Born Digital Wine Awards (BDWA) announces the new 2011 judging panel and awards category. The BDWA awards recognize writers and artists internationally for content first published online in a free and unrestricted manner. The Born Digital Wine Awards [...]
Posted in Competitions, Videos | Tagged Born Digital Wine Awards, Catavino, Competitions, Gabriella Opaz, Photos, Robert Giorgione, Robert McIntosh, Roving Sommelier, Ryan Opaz, social media, Videos, Vrazon, wine blogs, Wine Reviews |
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