Can you believe June is almost over already?This year feels like it’s flying in and you’re probablywondering why your June newsletter is so late right?Well, we’ve been offgallivanting around the place, including a media trip to Catalonia with Boutique Wines which we’ll be sharing with you soon.
But finally, it’s summer at last – the longest day has come and gone, so if you’re not drinking rosé or Pet Nat by now, you’re just not a fan!
Most stores have a summer promotion on rosé wine at the moment – there are great deals to be had all summer in most supermarkets and independents. We recently recommended Laurent Miquel’s Solas Rosé as a Wine Wednesday special, available from Dunnes Stores (€11.50) and O’Brien’s have a 25% summer promotion on all rosé wines, including our own Lynne Coyle’s “Rós” Spanish rosé.
You’ll mostly find Pet Nat (Pétillant Naturel) wines in specialist independents, starting at around €20. These are naturally sparkling (“pétillant” in French) wines, which are closed with a crown cap before the end of fermentation, creating a natural sparkle and you’ll often find a little cloudiness or sediment, as there’s no disgorgement. Usually low in alcohol at 10.5-11%, they are a refreshing summer choice.
Read on for industry news, events and job vacancies.
Enjoy the sunshine!
Sinead Smyth,
Chair, Wine Spirit Women
Monthly Q&A with…
In this month’s Q&A we’re chatting to Kate Dempsey, founder of Kinsale Mead. You can read about Kate’s drinks industry journey here.
And you can plan your own trip to Kinsale Meadery by visiting their website.
Wine Spirit Women Hit The Road
Wines Direct have invited Wine Spirit Women to their Mullingar HQ for a portfolio tasting. They have also kindly arranged transportation to collect usfrom Dublin City Centre and back. There are currently 10 places available on this outing.
If you are interested please email us at winespiritwomen@gmail.com at your earliest convenience. The bus will depart The Quays at 9.30 am and will return from Wines Direct at 1.00 pm/1.30 pm.
Summer Alternatives to Rosé
As mentioned in our previous newsletter we’ve started writing content for our WSW blog and our first official post is now live, ‘Alternatives to Rosé this Summer’. While rosé is a joy to sip on, sometimes you crave something a little different, so we’ve created a delicious list of beverages for you to try.
If you’d like to contribute to the WSW blog we’d love to hear from you! Send us an email with your pitch.
As always we’ve rounded up some super events and exciting job opportunities below.
Wines Direct are recruiting an E-commerce Specialist
James Nicholson Wines are recruiting a Digital Marketing Assistant
https://www.jnwine.com/work-with-jn
Bookkeeper, part-time – Boutique Wines. Contact johnny@boutiquewines.ie to apply.
Beer Exports & Projects Manager – Diageo
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3133110467
Director of Beverage – The Market Group https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3122870974
Sommelier – Glovers Alley
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3125302770
Brewery Ambassador – BRÚ
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3145947558
Online Manager – Martin’s Off-Licence
Duties include packing and tracking orders, and updating customers, 30 hours per week. Email CV & Cover letter to info@martinsofflicence.ie with ‘Job Vacancy’ in the title
Sales Assistant – Martins Off-Licence
Drinks experience an advantage. 30 hours per week. Email CV & Cover letter to info@martinsofflicence.ie with ‘Job Vacancy’ in the title
Upcoming Events
30 June, Crossbar, Co. Down – James Nicholson Wines are hosting an evening with Finca Sophenia. Find out more and get your tickets here
30 June, Terenure, Dublin – Green Man Wines are hosting a natural wine tasting. Tickets available here
02 July, Fumbally Stables, Dublin – Mini Polish Wine Fest. Find out more and get your tickets here
Multiple dates, Dublin – Stillgarden Distillery, Gin Tasting. Tickets available here
Multiple dates, Donaghadee, Co. Down – The Copeland Distillery Experience is back and you can buy tickets here.
13 August, Dublin – Take a tour with Dublin Wine Trails. Find out more here.
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