Wine lovers ‘pop’ in to Richmond House

Richmond House, off Walker’s Hill in Fermoy, was the grand setting for last Friday night’s wine tasting held in association with Cork based wine distributors, Bubble Brothers, who were represented by local man, Julian Alubaidy.

Proprietors, Fiachra and Debbie O Cinneide rolled out the red carpet for guests, who were treated to a combination of accessible and exclusive, new and old world wines.

Commenting on the event, Julian said the setting, the interaction of patrons and the quality of wine being sampled, all made for a most enjoyable occasion.

“I didn’t hesitate when invited, hopefully, the wines I choose were enjoyed by all. There was a fantastic atmosphere here this evening,” he said.

EXPERTS IN A GOOD TIME

Not everyone in attendance was a wine expert, however, this didn’t prevent attendees from comparing and contrasting. Considered opinions were given on the various reds and whites with Julian on hand to advise and inform on wine growing regions, grape varieties and ‘good’ years.

TASTY EDIBLES

The kitchen staff of Richmond House were responsible for the hors d’oeuvre, which perfectly complimented the vintages. The enthusiasm of patrons intensified with each round of sampling.

JULIAN’S FAVOURITE

Professional wine tasters such as Julian are always asked for the ‘next big thing’. While highly recommending several bottles, his wine of the month, possibly the year, so far is ‘Domaine Mas Bahourat, ‘La Petite Parcelle de Viognier’ IGP Pays du Gard (2021) - available from Bubble Bros, Cork.

Additional information on Richmond House, Fermoy is available on www.therichmondrevival.com

(Pic: John Ahern) Proprietors of Richmond House, Fermoy and wine tasting hosts, Fiachra O Cinneide and Debbie Ui Chinneide with Bubble Brothers representative, Julian Alubaidy.

(Pic: John Ahern) Some of those who attended last Friday’s wine sampling in Richmond House, Fermoy, l-r: Conor O’Mahony, Laura Boyle, Fiona Hetherstone and John J. O’Donovan.

(Pic: John Ahern) Anne Marie Costello from Tallow and Darren Conroy (Harvey’s Coffee & Prosecco) were among the guests at last Friday night’s wine tasting in Richmond House, Fermoy.

(Pic: John Ahern) Stacey Hendriks and Jack Downing, who attended the successful wine tasting evening in Richmond House, Fermoy.

(Pic: John Ahern) Fermoy cousins, Liam English and Trudy Quirke, who were at last Friday’s wine tasting event in Richmond House.