All screwed up! ...in defence of the screwcap
Like them or hate them, screwcaps are here to stay! There was a time they were associated with only the cheapest of holiday plonk but no longer. Screwcaps, or Stelvin Closures, as they are officially known are alive and well and sealing some of the very best wines from some of the world's top producers... read more
Fastway Couriers
WineOnline.ie are pleased to be associated with Fastway Couriers. Established in Ireland in 2002, Fastway Couriers (Ireland) is a privately owned franchised business which is now present in nine Regional Franchise territories within the Fastway Ireland network - eight in the Republic of Ireland and one in Northern Ireland. Thirteen depots currently provide next day local and national courier services for up to 30 kgs at consistently low prices.
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Fancy a break away in a genuine french Chateau?
On a recent trip to the Languedoc region we visited Chateau de Jonquieres - about an hour's drive from Montpellier in the heart of the wine growing region. This is a family owned Chateau run by Francois and Isabelle de Cabisolle and has recently opened for guests. You can stay there for as little as EUR 40 per person, including breakfast. So if you want to escape from the crowd and enjoy some wonderful wines in this majestic setting check out the following link and make your booking:
www.chateau-jonquieres.com
Cellartastings.com
Cellar Tastings is a platform for worldwide food and wine events. If you are looking for a Course related to food, wine or gourmet excursions, you will find them here! You'll find wine tasting courses, wine and culinary tours, gourmet cooking lessons, wine appreciation classes, sommelier training, charity wine dinners, wine fairs, wine festivals, and folkloric festivals related to local artisan products (truffle hunting, chestnut fairs, etc).
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TradeNet Ireland
WineOnline are pleased to link up with TradeNet Ireland - Ireland's Premier Business Network! SMEs throughout Ireland are wise to take advantage of the new efficiencies to business offered by the Internet. TradeNet Ireland offers businesses the opportunity to source local new suppliers, customers or trading partners. They also provide a range of services including latest news and events targeted specifically to your business sector. Contacts are Justine Kyle or Tracey Walsh.
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Wine Education and Appreciation
The Wine Development Board of Ireland offers an extensive range of courses to suit all levels of interest from basic Wine Appreciation, through Certificate Courses up to the renowned Wine Diploma Course. They also run a new Wine and Food Course. Venues are established nation-wide and full information, prices etc. can be found on their website:
www.wineboard.comThe Irish Guild of Sommeliers have been offering successful certificate based Wine Courses for many years. Based in the D.I.T., Mountjoy Square, Dublin they run for approximately 8 weeks one evening per week - with an examination to conclude. Full details can be obtained from:
Andrew O'Gorman,
Dublin Institute of Technology,
Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1.
Tel. 01 - 402 3000
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