Did you know that Puglia in the south of Italy is one of the sunniest places in Europe with an average of 2600 hours of sunshine hours each year. (That’s over 7 hours every day!) If there is one wine that captures the essence of this sunshine, it's the Apollonio Salice Salentino

The Apollonio Valle Cupa from Puglia in Southern Italy , with its rich dark fruit and smooth spiced tannins, it's the perfect anti-freeze for this chilly weekend. Call in to defrost if you are passing!

We don't want to put thoughts in your head , but............😋

Don't forget mothers day this weekend. After all, you may be one of the main reasons that she drinks!! 😅

We're closed on St Patrick's day this year (So we can catch up on some outstanding product research😉) We're open as usual on Saturday from 10:30, we hope to see you bright and early (ish)!😎🥂

The vineyards for the Villa Erbice Monte Tombole Valpolicella Superiore span the hills above the commune of Mezzane di Sotto in the province of Verona. The wine is gloriously soft with rich, dark fruit aromas. Call in for a sample (If you can tear yourself away from the rugby!)

We've finally found a use for our spittoon! 😉🥂

Giampaolo and Paolo Parpinello's Cannonau Di Sardegna offers scents of mature red fruits with hints of dark cherry . On the palate it's fragrant and elegant in character, yet full bodied with notes of lightly spiced summer fruit, call in this weekend for a taste of sunshine!

Our new organic Kisfiam Egri Bikaver (a blend of Kekfrankos, Pinot Noir and Syrah) is a dark ruby wine with generous notes of spiced plum, blackcurrant and a hint of balsamic complexity, a modern fruit-focussed Bikavér and all of this at a refreshing 12.5% abv!

Handmade Easter Eggs from Wilde Irish Chocolates in Tuamgraney, you know you're worth it!

Bunny-spinner: Easter a high point for chocolate-makers rte.ie/news/business/… via RTÉ Nice article from Adam Maguire .Easter is so importance for Irish producers. Chuffed to see one of our Easter Egg photos being used too!!! 🍫🐣#buyirisheaster #supportsmallbusiness

Don't forget that we're open as usual today! Call in to try our outstanding Gambozinos Reserva from the Douro Valley in Portugal, with its rich dark fruit and smoothly spiced finish it's the perfect match for our 70% dark chocolate with Pistachio from Wilde Irish Chocolates

If you're tempted to fire up the barbecue this weekend, try the Chateau La Fauconnerie from Montagne St Emilion. With its rich dark fruit notes of blueberry, blackcurrant and blackberry, it's the ideal partner for grilled red meat dishes. Call in for a taste if you are passing!

The inclusion of 30% Cabernet Sauvignon in this Tempranillo blend gives the Condado de Almara Reserva a glorious complex cassis depth whilst aging in American oak ensures a smooth long lasting finish. Try it with the 54% Dark True Coffee handmade chocolate from Wilde Irish Chocolates!

Our new Anno Zero Monferrato Dolcetto offers aromas of black plum, red cherry, dried herbs, violet, and raspberry with hints of almonds and spice. Try it, slightly chilled, with this evening's promised sunshine!

Our new wines from the Alentejo region of Portugal have arrived. The white offers aromas of candied citrus, pineapple and passion fruit, whilst the red shows notes of wild fruits, raspberries and spice leading to a fine savoury finish. Call in this weekend for a taste!