Q&A with Avril Kirrane McMurrough of Boutique Wines

Name: Avril Kirrane McMorroughOccupation & Company: Business development and wine consultant at Boutique Wines. Tell me about your current role.My title is Business development and wine consultant at Boutique Wines, although it’s a bit of everything really! This year we are celebrating 21 years in business, and I came onboard 6 years ago. We are…

WSW x Wines Direct Tasting

“I was delighted to join Wine Spirit Women as we headed to the Wines Direct Headquarters in Mullingar for a special tasting of some of their new wines. What a fantastic showroom for their treasures! The HQ in Mullingar has a beautiful display of wines, and a fantastic selection of complementary and artisanal products such…

Q&A with Maggie Wine Adventure

Name: Maggie Domaradzka Company: Maggie Wine Adventure Maggie Wine Adventure is a project focusing on eno-tourism, and thus focusing on the exploration of new wines, new wine styles, and new grape varieties. This project is about wine and joy. I love travelling and I’ve been lucky to visit many wine-making countries and meet some of the producers in person….

Alternatives to Rosé this Summer

Words – Sinéad Smyth “Rosé all day” and “it’s rosé season” are the phrases du jour coming into the summer months. Social media is awash with pale Provencal rosés and a kaleidoscope of pastel pinks and deep ruby rose blushes. While rosé doesn’t get the same recognition as its white and red counterparts there is…

Q&A with Antonia Dominguez

Name: Antonia Dominguez Occupation & Company: Wine Specialist, Donnybrook Fair. Tell me about your current role? I joined premium retailer Donnybrook Fair eight months ago. The initial focus was to set up the wine department in our new Dundrum store. As a point of difference, I categorised the wines by style. I am currently working…

Q&A with Irem Eren

Name: Irem ErenOccupation & Company: Head of Business Development at BevZero Tell me about your current role? I work as Head of Business Development and Sales in BevZero, for the EMEA region. BevZero is specialized in beverage services, equipment, and innovative solutions, from no and low alcohol wines, and beers to cannabis-infused drinks.  I had…