Join Wine Spirit Women and Diageo on Monday the 12th of February (9.30 am – 10.30 am) for an exciting morning of networking and collaboration! This ‘Coffee and Connect’ event will be hosted in Diageo’s innovative Masonry office space and bring together the best that the Spirits and Beverages industry has to offer.
This is an excellent opportunity to meet like-minded professionals and Diageo leaders to discuss the future of cocktail culture in Ireland. Register your details in the link below to secure a spot. Don’t miss out on this fantastic chance to connect with the industry’s finest!
Open to anyone working in the drinks trade. Registration is free.
Today, on 1st February, Ireland celebrates St. Brigid’s Day, or in Irish Lá Fhéile Bríde. Also known as Imbolc, the celebrations mark the beginning of spring and is marked by various traditions and festivities. The Irish Times published a list of the many celebrations happening across Ireland for St. Brigid’s Day, and the National Museum of Ireland shared some of the traditions that occur during this time. This year, St. Brigid’s Day has a more global reach, with 62 events taking place in honour of the woman of the hour.
Ahead of the upcoming Saints Day Caitríona Nic Philibín and Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire from TU Dublin wrote an interesting piece about the foods associated with St.Brigid. As the patron saint of brewing, we suggest you grab your favourite Irish beer and raise a glass to this trailblazing woman.
Kantar’s latest supermarket report shows that consumers are spending less on alcohol as they take part in “Dry January”. When compared to December 2023, spending dropped by approx 50% – although we can’t help but think Christmas indulgence may have a big part to play in these figures.
The drinks industry is always one that leads the way in the innovation landscape, and one Oregon winery proves exactly that. Following the horrible 2020 wildfires in the region Patricia Green Cellars was stuck with 12,000 gallons of tainted Pinot Noir (learn more about smoke taint here), so they decided to turn it into spirits.
In Dublin, Oatly are giving away free oak milk coffees in participating cafés such as Tang, Art of Coffee, Honey Truffle Kaph, Hatch, Milo, Two Boys Brew, Brother Hubbard and more. Offer applies to the first 100 customers in participating cafés from January 29th – February 16th 2024.
The annual National Off-Licence Association (NOffLA) took place on 29th January at the Honourable Society of King’s Inns. The award for ‘National Off-Licence of the Year 2024’ went to Molloys Liquor Store in Clondalkin. Discover the full list of winners here.
French newspaper Le Parisien reported that over €1.5 million worth of wine has gone missing from the restaurant that inspired the film Ratatouille. Paris’ Tour d’Argent. The discovery was made when the restaurant reopened following a renovation in 2022 and an inventory of the cellar was carried out. An official report was made to the police last week.
Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme is set to launch on 1st February, with advice given that only cans and bottles purchased from this date will be eligible for the scheme. Learn more about the new initiative here.
This February we spoke to Aoife Curtin whose role in sales at Liberty Wines has taken her on amazing adventures to Uruguay and Penedès.
Aoife has achieved a WSET Diploma and shares with us, her tips for those looking to get into the wine industry and much more!
In Dublin, Brindle & Mackenway Wines will host a wine tasting celebrating women in wine on 3rd February. Guests will enjoy fun, food and wine from 2 – 4 pm. Tickets cost €65 per person.
The Powerscourt Distillery is set to honour Ireland’s patroness of brewing, healing, poetry, and fire with an immersive St. Brigid’s Day event on Sunday, 4th February.
Neighbourhood Wines will run “Wine and Cheese” on the 4th of February at their Leeson Street location. They are teaming up with producer Mike’s Fancy Cheese to keep you well-fed while you taste over 30 wines. Tickets cost €55 per person and can be purchased here. They have a number of additional tastings throughout the month in each of their stores – be sure to check these out.
Classic Drinks will host their portfolio tasting on 7th February in Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin. The tasting is open to trade only and will run from 12pm – 5.30pm. For more information contact Mark Donohoe: mark-donohoe@classicdrinks.com
Also on 7th February, the 27th Annual New Zealand Trade Tasting will take place in Dublin in the Westbury Hotel 2:00 – 6:00 pm. There will also be a Masterclass presented by John Wilson featuring Regional Hero’s & Pioneering Wines. Contact Jean Smullen jean@jeansmullen.com to register.
On 8th February, Wine Spirit Women co-founder, Master of Wine and O’Briens Wine Director Lynne Coyle will host an online wine tasting with Georg Lingenfelder at 7 pm. More information and tickets here.
Also on the 8th, Mitchell & Sons CHQ will have Oisin Davis in-store sampling cocktails from his book “Irish Kitchen Cocktails”. All books bought on the day will be signed by the author.
In Co.Kildare on 12th February The Nude Wine Co will host “The Best of France”, a wine and cheese tasting at NBH Naas. More information and tickets can be found here.
Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris returns from 12th – 14th in Paris.
On 13th February, the Northern Ireland Wine & Spirit Institute will run “Old Vine Wines” presented by Alex Johnson from JN Wine. Tickets are £25 for members and £40 for guests. Tickets are available here.
In London, Master of Wine Tim Atkin will host a consumer tasting, “Best of Rioja”.The wineries on the day are chosen from Tim’s globally respected annual Special Rioja Report. The event will take place on Tuesday the 13th of February, from 17:30-20:30 Tickets here.
On 15th of February, A Wine Idea will host a special tasting in Dublin’s Airfield Estate, from 6 pm – 8.30 pm. Guests will sample five wines while learning about viticulture and exploring the various types of wine being sampled and how they are made. More information and tickets here.
On 18th February join Greywacke founder Kevin Judd and award-winning sommelier Philip Dunne for a five-course wine dinner, created by executive chef Sandeep Singh in Wilde at the five-star Westbury Hotel. Tickets here.
Also on February 18th, Hi Spirits Club are hosting their first event of 2024, “Tastemakers: Black Owned Spirits Tasting ft. the Neubri Experience”. The event will consist of an immersive tasting experience of 5 unique African/Caribbean spirits, coupled with a live performance by the Neubri Experience. More information and tickets here.
Green Man Wines will host a Bordeaux Tasting & Supper with Benoît Fleure from Les Capucins, on Wednesday 21st February 2024, 7 pm – 9.30 pm.
On Friday 23rd February A Wine Idea will host a French wine tasting at the Fumbally Stables in Dublin. More information and tickets here.
Also on 23rd, The Grapevine will host a five-course wine dinner with Domain3 d’Ardhuy from Burgundy. Call 01-2353054 to book.
The Polish Wine Fest is back with a bang, recently announcing their 3rd installment of the festival on April 6. Later that month they will be heading to Co.Wicklow, Ireland for their “Happy Camper” event. Self-described as “a wine camping party”, guests can expect one-night camping in the Wicklow Mountains, with lots of Polish wine, veggie food, fried marshmallows and music.
Ireland
In Co.Waterford, Union Bar and Kitchen are hiring a front of house team member. Visit their Instagram for more information.
Importer Wine Mason are looking for someone to join their sales team. Email CVs to barbara@winemason.ie, or contact Barbara for more information.
In Kinsale, Blacks Brewery & Distillery are looking for a Visitor Experience & Bar Manager and a Sales Development Representative to join their team. Check out their Facebook page for more information.
Wine importer JN Wine are recruiting a finance assistant for their head office in Crossgar. Send your CV to: jobs@jnwine.com
In Belfast, Diageo requires a Customer Onboarding Administrator, part time (21 hours per week).
Irish Distillers are hiring a Sustainability and Responsibility Specialist, to be based in Co.Cork while in Dublin they are seeking an Experience Team Leader for the Jameson Distillery.
Daróg Wine Bar in Galway is recruiting for part-time floor staff. Contact hello@darogwinebar.com to apply.
In Dublin, Clontarf Wines are on the lookout for a part-time retail assistant. CVs to info@clontarfwines.ie.
In Co.Cork, one of our favourite eateries, Michelin star Bastion is hiring a full-time front-of-house team member. Experience essential. Send your CV to helenbastion@hotmail.com.
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