Petirrojo Sauvignon Blanc

Light yellow with a distinct green tinge.  On the nose, the wine presents aromas of passion fruit and fresh fruit salad.  On the palate, this medium bodied wine has distinct lime flavours with a passion fruit and pineapple persistence.

Petirrojo Cabernet Sauvignon

Medium to deep red in colour with a purple edge.  On the nose, the wine displays cassis/ blackcurrant aromas with a touch of smoky oak.  A medium bodied wine with rich cassis flavours, velvety tannins and a chocolate persistence.

Irish Exporters Association Awards (Emerging Markets)

2010 has been the most exciting year in business for the Irishman Brands. With Sales up 40% in 2010 they predict they will grow their business a further 150% by 2014. ‘The Hot Irishman’ has evolved  from a  domestically focused company 4 years ago with only 30% accounted by exports, to a situation today where  90% of its business is now export driven. They have grown export sales across 30 countries covering 5 continents. Key export markets include USA, Russia, France, Germany, and China. Other markets showing great potential are South Africa, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand.

According to Bernard Walsh (Company Managing Director) “We have a excellent and innovative team in our Brand Manager “Shane Fitzharris” and our export logistics manager “Geraldine Donoghue”. Together we have a systematic approach to opening and developing markets. Although, like every company, we set out each year with our “grand plan” we continue to refine and review it as we find market conditions change or new barriers to entry appear as is frequently the case for any export company particularly in the food and drink sector. Flexibility, persistence and patience in equal measures are crucial in overcoming trade barriers, in order for us to succeed as an exporter.”

The key reasons given why the Irishman Brands won the 2010 award for emerging markets in the Irish Exporters Association Awards are;

1. 1. 40% growth in exports in 2010
2. 2. 90% of turnover is accounted for by exports in 2010
3. 3. We produce all our products in Ireland
4. 4. We are successfully exporting to 30 countries including our most recent and most exciting to date; China.
5. 5. We have the ambition, drive and skills to grow our exports in the next 4 years by 150%
6. 6. We have a systematic approach to implementing our Sales and Marketing strategy
7. 7. For our range of authentic and innovative Irish Spirit brands covering Irish Coffee Liqueurs, Irish Whiskey and Irish Cream Liqueurs that are being successfully exported.

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Sunday Times  - ” French revenge on the kiwi’s for stealing this grape – new world in style with tropical fruit flavours and a splash of acidity”

Sunday Times Top Wine

Stiffy’s Jaffa Cake captures the brilliantly fragrant and distinctive flavour of Jaffa Cakes to give the drink a smack of tangy orange and the lip licking after taste of dark chocolate.

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We would also like to congratulate everyone else who won an award and to all the finalists, to name just a few

The Wright Venue – Nightclub Bar Award

Solas Bar- City Bar Award

Venu Brasserie & Bar – Cocktail Bar Award

Gibney’s Off licence – Bar Off licence Award

Wrights Anglers Rest – Bar Food Award

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