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Eat Spain Drink Spain (formerly Spanish Wine Week) returns this October to Ireland. This vibrant celebration of Spanish gastronomy runs from October 1st to 15th, immerse yourself in the rich flavours and traditions of Spain through a series of exciting events including wine tastings, gastronomic tours and dinners, engaging quizzes, and nationwide promotions. It’s free to get involved and a fantastic way to increase sales and awareness of your Spanish offerings.
Are you a restaurant, wine shop, retailer or hospitality professional who wants to get involved? Contact Lynda Coogan (info@winetastingireland.com) and Sinead Smyth (sineadsmyth90@gmail.com) to find out more. Further information can be found here.
Don’t miss the Curious Vines Careers Panel on 23rd September at 18:00 at Moët Hennessy UK HQ. Join industry veterans as they demystify wine marketing, revealing how various roles integrate, the key skills required, and what you can expect on this career path. Among the panel will be Anna Hamill, who is currently one of our mentors on the Wine Spirit Women mentorship programme. Tickets are going fast, get yours here. The full panel includes;
- Moderator and Marketing Strategy: Polly Hammond (5forests, Founder & CEO)
- PR / Comms: Tori Cook (C&C, Group PR Communications Manager)
- Brand Strategy, Innovation & Design: Anna Hamill (Denomination, Managing Director UK & Chief Strategy Officer)
- The Personal Brand: Hannah Crosbie (Dalston Wine Club, Sunday Brunch, book author Corker, podcaster, Evening Standard Wine Columnist)
- The Product Brand: Radka Hanfiro (Moët & Chandon and Chandon, Head of Marketing)
As part of our mentorship programme, our mentees have the opportunity to attend Zoom sessions with various women working in the drinks industry. We would like to extend the invitation to our wider network. If you would like to attend please email winespiritwomen@gmail.com and we will give you the details The first will kick off next week on 13th August, from 3pm – 3.45pm with Antonia Dominguez, who will be discussing the topic “Building Self-Confidence” – you can connect with her on LinkedIn and Instagram. Do you want to be a guest speaker? Please email Wine Spirit Women directly, to get involved.
Gin lovers in Co.Cork won’t want to miss this Rebel City Maharani Afternoon Tea served at The Metropole Hotel. Pre-booking is essential. This afternoon tea is served daily from August 14th to 18th. More information can be found here.
A brand-new food and wine course is now available in Ireland. The curriculum was developed by wine and food educator Trish Rogers who devised it while living in the United States. In association with FF&W Co. Atlanta US, the ‘Diploma in Food & Wine Synergy’ course will be offered in Ireland only twice this year. This Diploma course will take place in Ireland in 2024 and will be held over four weeks including an examination. Full course information and sign-up can be found here.
As part of our mentorship programme our mentees have the opportunity to attend Zoom sessions with various women working in the drinks industry. We would like to extend the invitation to our wider network. If you would like to attend please email winespiritwomen@gmail.com and we will give you the details The first will kick off next week on 13th August, from 3pm – 3.45pm with Antonia Dominguez, who will be discussing the topic “Building Self-Confidence” – you can connect with her on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Gin lovers in Co.Cork won’t want to miss this Rebel City Maharani Afternoon Tea, being served at The Metropole Hotel. Pre-booking is essential. This afternoon tea is served daily from August 14th to 18th. More information can be found here.
A brand-new food and wine course is now available in Ireland. The curriculum was developed by wine and food educator Trish Rogers who devised it while living in the United States. In association with FF&W Co. Atlanta US, the ‘Diploma in Food & Wine Synergy’ course will be offered in Ireland only twice this year. This Diploma course will take place in Ireland in 2024 and will be held over four weeks including an examination. Full course information and sign-up can be found here.
On 14th September Vine Lab Wine Minnestota will offer an in-person WSET Wine level 1 course. Taking place from 8:30am-3:30pm, including the exam, the course is ideal for anyone who wants an introduction to wine and is open to both amateurs and professionals.
The NOffLA (National Off-Licence Association) 2024 Shortlisted Star Award Wines revealed, check them out here. Winners announced at SIP2024 on September 30th
Plumpton College has announced the launch of 15 new short specialised wine courses. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast, an industry professional, or looking to start a career in wine, there’s something for everyone. Explore courses like English Wine and Sustainability, Global Wine Business, Food and Wine, Fundamentals of Wine Science, Sparkling and Fortified Wine, Wine Marketing, English Wine and Tourism, Wine Component Analysis and more.
Stillgarden Distillery has unveiled an exciting collaboration with Valentia Island Vermouth: The Ultimate ALL IRISH Negroni Gift Sets. The All-Irish Negroni Gift Sets start at €60 and are available for purchase via their online shop and at Stillgarden Distillery Shop in Dublin 8. Collection and nationwide delivery are available. For further details, please contact the Boss Lady Viki: info@stillgardendistillery.com. Viki took part in Wine Spirit Women’s Q&A, which you can read here.
Electric Picnic is back this weekend! Ireland’s popular festival returns, along with the Theatre of Food. The culinary lineup has been curated by Aoife Carrigy and features some of Ireland’s most loved food and drink faces, including Lynda Coogan & Antonia Dominguez, host of podcast “WINE: The Long and the Short of it”, Maggie Domaradzka and Maja Ignaczewska, the dynamic duo behind Polish Wine Fest, Shamim de Brún, Brigid O’Hora and many more. Click here for the full lineup.
Applications for the Diploma in Restaurant Management at SETU are now open. The Diploma in Restaurant Management is designed with industry partners (IHF, Restaurant Association and Fáilte Ireland) to provide a professional career route for two specific groups of individuals, staff building a career in the restaurant sector or career changers. Apply here.
In conversation with María Amezola Downes, Owner of Bodegas Amezola de la Mora in Rioja, Spain.
Dating back to 1816, Domingo Salustiano Manso de Zúñiga y Areyzaga, 8th Count of Hervías and Viscount of Negueruela, ordered the construction of a winery in Torremontalbo, a town that had been in his family’s hands since the 13th century.
In 1987, the new winery, a fusion of the heritage and the efforts of the Amézola brothers, was founded under the name of Bodegas Amézola de la Mora, SA Cristina Downes, the widow of Iñigo Amézola, took on the great challenge of leading the winery. María is now the 5th generation family member working at the winery.
On Thursday 29th August Lynda Coogan from A Class of Wine will host a New World Wine tasting in Charlestown, Dublin from 7 pm – 9pm. Guests will enjoy 6 international wines plus nibbles made with the Thermomix. Early bird tickets are €25.
Boann Distillery are hosting a Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Tasting on Thursday, August 29th. Guests will enjoy a refreshing Silks Gin and tonic on arrival, followed by a guided tour of the distillery before taking part in a guided tasting of Boann Single Pot Still ‘New Born’ New Make Spirit and Boann Single Pot Still Irish Whiskeys; Marsala, Madeira and P.X.
Barolo & Friends Consumer Tasting with Sandro Minella takes place on 2nd September. The Consumer Masterclass will be held at Hyatt Centric from 18:00 to 19:00 and will be followed by a walk-around tasting of all the producer’s wines until 20:00. Tickets are now on sale priced €40.00 per person – as places are limited early booking is advised.
Also on 2nd September, there will be a Chilean Wine & Pisco Tasting at Bewley’s Grafton Street. Guests will enjoy 10 Chilean wines and enjoy traditional Chilean beef empanadas made by Tabu Tapas along with some Pisco. This event is supported by ProChile and the Chilean Embassy in Ireland. *trade only
Neighbourhood Wine has announced a number of events taking place across their various locations, including Burgundy Fine Wine Blowout on 4th September.
A Wine Idea will host an American wine tasting on 6th September in Bewley’s Dublin. Guests will enjoy a curated wine-tasting experience featuring four exceptional wines, all accompanied by a cheese and charcuterie board. More information and tickets here.
This 9th September Boutique Wines invites you to “A Taste of France” for their autumn portfolio tasting in Toner’s Yard. On the day they will showcase wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Languedoc, Rhóne Valley, Provence, Limox, Jura and more. The event takes place from 11pm – 5pm. Please RSVP avril@boutiquewines.ie *trade only
The Modest Merchant in London will host a portfolio tasting on 9th September. *trade only.
Wines of Greece will host a number of tastings across the U.K. in Edinburgh (16th Sept), Manchester (17th Sept), and London (30th Sept & 1st Oct). Registration details can be found here. *trade only
On Wednesday 2nd October Nigel Greening, proprietor of Felton Road Wines in Central Otago, returns to Finns’ Farmcut Kinsale to host a wine dinner showcasing a range of his stunning wines in collaboration with JN Wine. Details to follow.
The Rioja Wine Fair takes place this Tuesday 15th October at The Balmoral in Edinburgh.
Dublin’s Bar 1661 has a variety of upcoming tastings, all of which can be found here.
MacCurtain Wine Cellar in Cork is looking for someone to join the team. Email info@maccurtainwine.ie
Hooked restaurant in Sligo are hiring experienced waitstaff. Send your CV and cover letter to hookedsligo@gmail.com
JN Wine seeks a retail and marketing advisor. Find the full job description here and apply by sending your CV to jobs@jnwine.com
Delicious Dublin Tours is hiring a freelance food tour guide to join the team. They are looking for food-obsessed individuals with a passion for Irish food and all things Dublin to lead our small-group food tours. Read the job description here.
Rascals Brewing is hiring an Assistant Restaurant Manager. Check out the full job spec here.
Passionate about good food and customer service? Sheridan’s Cheesemongers are looking for cheese lovers to join the team across their stores in Dublin, Galway, Cork and Kildare. Learn more here.
Carrington Wine Merchants seeks a salesperson to travel nationwide in Ireland. Send your CV and questions to info@carringtonwine.com.
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