Spanish Wine Week in Ireland – Discover the Best Wines from Spain from April 23rd to 29th
Wines from Spain are delighted to launch the third annual Spanish Wine Week in Ireland, celebrating the impressive diversity of the regions and grapes that make up Spanish viniculture with events in Dublin, Cork, Galway and across Ireland.
This year, the SWW18 takes place on the last week of April: from the 23rd to the 29th. Designed for wine and food lovers of all levels, there is an event to suit everyone: From wine masterclasses, to delicious Spanish supper clubs or flamenco classes, Spanish Wine Week in Ireland 2018 brings together like minded people who want to learn and have some fun!
Below, you’ll find out about the events and offers that are being organised to celebrate Spanish wine in Ireland on the week…
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Watch this space as new events celebrating Spanish wines across Ireland are announced! Check out the numerous activities you’ll be able to enjoy during this year’s Spanish Wine Week in Ireland below…
Again this year Searsons Wine Merchants has gone one step further for the SWW and they are organising many activities… for the whole month!
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sons Wine Merchants – Spanish Wine Week Wine Club Tasting | Dublin
On Thursday 19th April, at 7pm, Simon Tyrrell of Tyrrell & Co. Wine Merchants will host a tasting that will take you on a trip around Spain via the following wines: Herbis, Rueda 2016; Audacia, Valdeorras 2015; Finca el Paso, 2016; Viña de Ayer, Sierra de Gredos 2016; Oludeo, Yecla 2016; Licis, Ribeira Sacra 2013
Tickets are €15.
Find more information here.
In store tastings every weekend
Friday 30th March – Monday 2nd April: Wines of Catalonia
Friday 6th – Sunday 8th April: Wines of Valencia, Yecla and Jumilla
Friday 13th – Sunday 15th April: Wines of Bierzo and Mencia grape
Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd April: Wines of Rioja
Friday 27th – Sunday 29th April: Wines of Galicia
More information: searsons.com or via email to shop@searsons.com
Cliff Town House – Taste of Gran Canaria | Dublin
The Cliff Town House on St. Stephen’s Green will bring a little piece of Gran Canaria to Dublin for the Spanish Wine Week with this Gran Canaria Wine Dinner.
Head Chef Sean Smith will pair Spanish dishes including grilled chorizo, quail egg with sourdough, octopus, paprika, olive oil and grilled white asparagus and tomato tartare clams with wines from the region. Each course and wine will be introduced by Sunday Business Post wine writer Tomas Clancy. Make sure to book your place!
Tickets: €79 per person
For tickets, contact info@clifftownhouse.ie
More information HERE
Cliff House Hotel – Chef’s Table Dinner | Waterford
Wines from Spain are partnering with West Waterford Festival of Food to bring a little Spain to the south during the festival weekend, with a Chef’s Table Dinner at Cliff House Hotel, Co. Waterford. Michelin star Chef Martijn Kajuiter will host an intimate Chef’s Table Dinner in House restaurant championing local producers and paired with wines from the Rueda and Bierzo regions.
Tickets: €95
Time: 8:00pm
For bookings, contact West Waterford Festival of Food
For more information, please contact with Cliff House Hotel
In Store Free Tasting – Terroirs Ltd | Dublin
This wine shop located in Donybrook is hosting a free in store tasting of Spanish wines, such as Joan Soler, Ponte Da Boga or Recaredo Cavas.
This tasting will be available on Friday the 20th and Saturday the 21st, so pop into the store and enjoy the finest Spanish wines!
Time: 10:30 am to 7:00 pm
For more information, please contact Terroirs Ltd via email or visit their page.
Seafood & Rias Baixas Tour by Klaw | Dublin
If you enjoy seafood and wines from Rias Baixas, then this tour is a must! The award winning Klaw Temple Bar, Klaw Poké and The Seafood Café have organised a very special activity tailor made for you.
You will have the opportunity to enjoy fine Albariño wines paired with signature seafood dishes in each of these three venues. Niall Sabongi, Klaw’s owner and chef, will be guiding you all the way.
Tickets: €75 per person
For bookings, send an email to rachel@klaw.ie
More information HERE
Spanish Wine Dinner at Pickle | Dublin
The award winning Indian restaurant Pickle will be hosting a Spanish Wine Dinner! What’s more, the Irish Times wine expert John Wilson will be the host for this special event. The dinner will consist of 5 dishes paired with 5 different Wines from Spain. Places are limited!
Tickets: €55 | Time: 6:30 pm
For bookings and more info, please contact Pickle Restaurant: info@picklerestaurant.com
More information HERE
Whelehans Wines – Rias Baixas, Bierzo, Rioja & Ribera del Duero | Dublin
Kicking off with a glass of Cava, Tomás Clancy, The Sunday Business Post and Newstalk Wine Expert, will guide you through a carefully curated selection of exciting wines from Rias Baixas, Bierzo, Rioja & Ribera del Duero, accompanied by delicious meats & cheeses selected by Chef Nick and his team.
Whelehans Wines will also be offering a special W Club Discount on all wines featured on the evening.
Tickets: €25 per person.
Time: 7:15pm to 9:15pm
For bookings and more information, please contact Whelehans Wines
More information HERE
The Legal Eagle – Indie Spain | Dublin
This new gastropub in Smithfield will be hosting a very special event. We will put the classic Spanish wines aside so that you can discover other very special varieties, such as wines from Gran Canaria, paired with some tapas and in a chilled environment.
In addition, Thetaste.ie food & wine writer and specialist Gabriela Guedez will be presenting this amazing event.
Tickets: €35 | Time: 7:00 pm
For bookings and more information, please contact The Legal Eagle
More information HERE
64 Wines – Sherry Masterclass | Glasthule, Dublin
If you are a Sherry wine lover, you can’t miss this masterclass organised by 64 Wines. Sherry wine lover and educator Paddy Murphy will be the host in this special tasting, where a number of Sherry wines will be tasted. Don’t miss out!
Tickets: €25 | Time: 7:30 pm
For bookings and more information, please contact 64 wines.
More information HERE
L’Atitude 51 – Atlantic Vs Mediterranean Wines | Cork
Wondering which are the most common characteristics among Atlantic wines in Spain? How different are they from the wines from the Mediterranean? Taste the difference at L’Atitude 51 Wine & Café! Rafael Salazar, from Vinostito, will be the perfect host to introduce you to all these wines.
Tickets: €15
Time: 7:30 pm
More information HERE
Instituto Cervantes – Flamenco Dancing, Sherry Wine and Iberian Ham | Dublin
Three of Spain’s gems will be represented in this gastronomic and cultural event: flamenco dancing, sherry wine and Iberian ham.
We will begin with a Flamenco dancing show, followed by a Sherry Wines introduction by Sherry educator Paddy Murphy. To finish, all attendees will have the chance to taste the most recognizable gourmet product of Spanish gastronomy: the delicious Iberian ham, paired with Fino Tio Pepe.
Tickets: €5 per person.
Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
For bookings, send an e-mail to bookings.dublin@cervantes.es
More information HERE
Three Locations – Whites and Sparkling Wine and Tapas Trail | Dublin
In association with Fab Food Trails, Thetaste.ie will bring you through an amazing Whites & Sparkling Trail in three different venues: Saba, Piglet and Klaw Poke. Thetaste.ie journalist and wine expert, Gabriela Guedez, will be the guide in this amazing tour and will speak about the wines in each venue. You will enjoy 6 wines paired with 6 tapas.
Tickets: €60 | Time: 6:00 pm
More information and tickets HERE
Green Man Wines – Spain No Bull | Dublin
Green Man Wines will be hosting a great wine tasting with some Spanish food, introducing the 5 Galician DOs: Rias Baixas, Ribeiro, Ribeira Sacra, Monterrey and Valdeorras. Rafael Salazar from Vinostito, one of the largest Spanish Wine importers in Ireland, will introduce each of the wines in this special tasting. Places are limited!
Tickets: €35
Time: 7:00pm
For bookings and more information, please contact Green Man Wines.
More information HERE
Spanish Wine Dinner | Dublin
El Celler, Spanish Restaurant in Blackrock is celebrating the Spanish Wine Week once again, matching fine wines from Spain with great food!
You will be able to enjoy a 6 course tasting menu and a dessert, paired with finest wines from diverse Spanish DOs.
Tickets: €35.
Time: from 5:30 pm
For bookings, contact El Celler.
More information HERE
Ely Bar & Grill – Cava & Canapés Tasting | Dublin
Ireland’s oldest wine venue will be hosting a Cava tasting, presented by sommelier Ian Brosnan!
Tickets: €40
Time: 7:00 pm
For bookings and more information, please contact Ely Bar & Grill
More information HERE
Three Locations – Surprising Rioja Tapas Trail | Dublin
In association with Fab Food Trails, Thetaste.ie will bring you through an amazing Rioja & Tapas Trail in three different venues: Urchin, Ely Wine Bar and Piglet. Thetaste.ie journalist and wine expert, Gabriela Guedez, will be the guide in this amazing tour and will speak about the wines in each venue. You will enjoy 6 wines paired with 6 tapas.
Tickets: €60 | Time: 6:00 pm
More information and tickets HERE
64 Wines – Spanish Tapas and Music Night | Dublin
On Thursday the 26th, 64 Wines will be celebrating a Spanish night in the wine bar, with live Spanish music and typical Spanish tapas. Pop in and have some fun!
Time: from 6:00 pm
For bookings and more information, please contact 64 wines.
More information HERE
Thomas Woodberry’s Wines & Kasbah Wine Bar – Spanish Wine & Food Pairing | Galway
In association with Kasbah Wine Bar, Thomas Woodberry’s Wines is bringing a little piece of Spain to Galway. You will have the opportunity to sample 6 wines from Spain with specially prepared light bites from the Kasbah Wine Bar. Make sure to book your place!
Tickets: €49.95 | Time: 8:00pm
For bookings and more information, please contact Kasbah Wine Bar.
More information HERE
La Touche Wines – Spanish Wine Dinner | Greystones
To celebrate the Spanish Wine Week, La Touche wines in Greystones will be hosting a Spanish wine dinner in conjuction with Bochelli’s restaurant. In addition, Irish Times wine correspondent, John Wilson will be the host for this unmissable dinner.
Tickets: €60 | Time: 7:45 pm
For bookings and more information, please contact La Touche or Bochelli’s.
More information HERE
John Boyle Public House – Hidden Gems of Spanish Wines | Kildare
Discover the unknown in Boyle’s pub in Kildare!
Wine consutant and wine writer Susan Boyle will be presenting a tasting where no sight of a Rioja in it!
Time: 7:30 pm
More information HERE
On the Grapevine – Spanish Wine Tasting | Dalkey
In Dalkey, Rafael Salazar from Vinostito will be showcasing 6 wines from Spain in an instore tasting.
Tickets: €25
For bookings and more information, please contact On the Grapevine
64 Wines – New Spanish Wines | Glasthule, Dublin
Because Spanish wines are much more than Rioja or Ribera del Duero, 64 Wines is going one step forward with an in store tasting of diverse wines from Spain. Rafael Salazar from Vinostito, will be presenting the tasting and it will be free of charge!
Time: 7:30 pm
For bookings and more information, please contact 64 wines.
More information HERE
Celtic Whiskey Shop – Spanish Wine Tasting | Dublin
Free in store tasting
To celebrate the SWW, Celtic Whiskey Shop is hosting an in store free tasting for passers-by.
Tickets: Free. | Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Contact them via email at info@celticwhiskeyshop.com
More information HERE
Thomas Woodberry’s Wines – To Rioja and Beyond | Galway
For every wine lover in Galway, Thomas Woodberry’s Wines will host a tutored tasting through Spain’s diverse and interesting wine regions until 8:00pm. The tasting will be free of charge so pop in and enjoy it! And also bear in mind that Woodberry’s is dropping the prices on Spanish wines for the SWW18, with a discount of 20% on all Spanish wines, including Sherry and Cava.
For more information, please contact Thomas Woodberry’s Wines.
More information HERE
No. 1 Pery Square – Spanish Wine Dinner | Limerick
Spanish Wine Week arrives in Limerick! No.1 Pery Square will host a Spanish dinner prepared by Chef Timothy Harris with dishes including traditional Paella, jamon courgettes and grilled octopus paired with a selection of wines from Spain. Mouth-watering!
Tickets: €59 per person.
Time: 7:30 pm
For bookings and more information, please contact No. 1 Pery Square.
More information HERE
The Lodge at Ashford Castle – Spanish Wine Dinner | Co. Mayo
Outside the charming village of Cong, the Spanish Wine Week comes to an end with a special event in a special venue. The Lodge at Ashford Castle is creating a wonderful dining experience in its sister restaurant Wilde’s.
This event gives both foodies and wine lovers the chance to learn while enjoying a menu designed by award winning head chef Jonathan Keane. Irish Examiner food and wine writer, Leslie Williams will be the host for this unmissable event.
Tickets: €55
Time: 7:00 pm
More information HERE
Suessey Street – Sparkling Wine Tasting & Brunch | Dublin
Suesey Street restaurant is celebrating a very special event, where a selection of fabulous sparkling wines including Cava will be reviewed, followed by lunch in the cosy private dining room of the restaurant. Wine writer of The Irish Independent and Sunday Times Corinna Hardgrave will be the host and will introduce each of the wines in the tasting. You can’t miss this event if you love sparkling wines!
Tickets: €35
Time: 12:30pm
For bookings and more information, please contact Suesey Street.
More information HERE
The Winehouse Howth – The magnificent 7 under €25 | Dublin
Come to The Winehouse and enjoy a free tasting 7 great Spanish Wines under €25!
In addition, Irish Examiner’s wine critic Leslie Williams will introduce each of the wines for the tasting. All the Spanish wines will have a special discount for the week, so don’t miss this opportunity!
Tickets: free
Time: 4:00 pm
More information HERE
On the Grapevine – Paella and Glass of Wine for €12 | Dalkey
If you stop by Grapevine on Saturday the 28th, you will have the chance to taste some paella and a glass of Spanish wine for just €12!
Tickets: €12
For bookings and more information, please contact On the Grapevine
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin – Special Spanish Lunch | Dublin
To celebrate the SWW18, The Gresham Hotel will be offering two typical Spanish dishes paired with Cava or Rioja. The choices will be as follows: “Bacalao con Tomate” – Cod in Tomato Broth with Rice & Glass of Cava (€19.50), “Estofado de Ternera” – Beef Stew with a side of Potatoes or Rice & Glass of red Rioja (€16.50). Pop in and enjoy Spanish gastronomy!
For bookings, please contact The Gresham
More information HERE
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panish Wine and Chorizo Tasting – James Nicholson Wine | Co. Down
Spanish Wine and Chorizo tasting.
Pop in the store and enjoy a free tasting of Spanish wine with chorizo!
Contact James Nicholson Wine.
More information HERE
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin – Afternoon Tea with Cava | Dublin
If you pop in The Gresham Hotel for the afternoon tea on Sunday the 29th of April, you’ll find a great surprise!
The Gresham Hotel will be giving out a glass of Spanish Cava to celebrate the Spanish Wine Week!
Ticket: special price of €30
Contact the Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin for bookings.
More information HERE
The Twelve Hotel – Rueda Tasting and Lunch | Galway
Sommelier and The Twelve Hotel manager Fergus O’Halloran will host a DO Rueda talk, followed by supper prepared by talented Head chef Martin O’Donnell! Guests will enjoy the best of local produce from the region and all courses will be paired with wines from Rueda.
Tickets: €55.
Time: 4:30 pm
Contact The Twelve Hotel for bookings.
More information HERE
64 Wines – Spanish Fiesta with Live Guitar | Glasthule, Dublin
For putting an end to the SWW18, 64 Wines is organising a Spanish Fiesta with live guitar performance in the winebar. Pop in and enjoy the SWW farewell with us!
Time: from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
For bookings and more information, please contact 64 wines.
More information HERE
Please note that this page will be updated frequently with more upcoming promotions in Ireland!
O’Briens Wine
O’Briens Wines will be offering discounts on Spanish wine in all stores!
In addition, there will be instore free tastings from Thursday to Sunday. Don’t miss out!
Find your nearest shop nationwide HERE
W: obrienswine.ie
E: hello@obrienswine.ie
Fallon & Byrne
Free corkage on wines from Spain during all the week!
11-17 Exchequer St, Dublin 2; (01) 472 1010
39 Castlewood Ave, Dublin 6; (01) 406 0044
E: feedback@fallonandbyrne.com
W: fallonandbyrne.com
Whelehans Wines
Spanish Wines featured Wine of the week.
The Silver Tassie, Bray Rd, Loughlinstown
(01) 901 1144
E: hello@whelehanswines.ie
W: whelehanswines.ie
The Winehouse Howth
Discounts on Spanish wines in store and online during the week!
Unit 1, 13 Main Street, Howth
(0) 1 8324356
E: info@thewinehouse.ie
W: thewinehouse.ie
Searsons Wine Merchants
Buy 6 bottles of Spanish Wine and pay just 5! Promotion available during the whole month of April.
10A Monkstown Cres, Monkstown, Dublin.
01 280 0405
W: searsons.com
The Port House
During the whole week, The Port House will be offering a choice of 3 tasting flights with some bites for just €10 each!
This promotion will be available in each of their three venues: Port House S.William Street, Port House Pintxo Temple Bar and Port House Ibericos, Dundrum shopping centre.
W: porthouse.ie
The flights to be enjoyed are as follows…
SHERRY FLIGHT: Fernando de Castilla classic fino, Fernando de Castilla amontillado, Fernando de Castilla Oloroso. The sherry flight will be served along with a selection of almendras (roasted salted almonds), aceitunas (marinated olives) and Jamon Iberico de Bellota.
RED WINE FLIGHT: based on tempranillo grape from different regions: Viore Roble from Toro region, Altos Ibericos Crianza from Rioja, Torres Celeste from Ribera del Duero. The red wine flight will be served along with a choice between Txistorra (Chargrilled Navarran chorizo sausages) OR Tosta de Lomo a la parrilla (Grilled marinated pork steak, piquillo pepper and chimichurri on toasted bread)
WHITE WINE FLIGHT: Pionero Mundi Albarino from Rias Baixas, Torres Waltraud Riesling from Penedes, Marques de Riscal Verdejo from Rueda.
The white wine flight will be served along with a choice of pollo al ajillo (chicken cooked white white wine and parsley) OR mejillones con salsa de tomate y queso Manchego (mussels cooked in tomato sauce and topped with Manchego cheese).
There will also be a vegetarian option available.
On the Grapevine, Dalkey
All Spanish wines in the winebar will be available by the glass during the whole week! Time to taste those wines you never tried!
26 Castle St, Dalkey.
(01) 235 3054
Piglet Wine Bar
Piglet Wine bar will have a selection of great Spanish wines with old vintages at 25% discount (some really interesting stuff there) and some wines by the glass from magnums and double magnums.
5 Cow’s Lane, Temple Bar | 01 707 9786
Celtic Whiskey Shop
Promotions and discounts on some Spanish wines during the whole week!
27-28 Dawson Street, Dublin 2
01 675 9744
Terroirs Ltd
Terroirs Ltd will be offering great promotions and discounts on Spanish wines during the whole week!
103 Morehampton Road, Donnybrook
01 667 1311
W: terroirs.ie
20% discount on all Spanish wines during the whole week, including Sherry and Cava. 3 Middle Street Mews, Middle Street, Galway 091 533706 Many Spanish wines by the glass at reduced prices, with a focus on organic and biodynamic. Also, no corkage on many top Rioja and Ribera del Duero. Church Yard Street | 091 564829 E: galway@sheridanscheesemongers.com From Monday to Friday, the Spanish restaurant run by chef JP McMahon and Drigin Gaffney will be giving away one glass of Spanish wine to the first 10 customers! Unit 1 Middle Street Mews, Middle Street, Galway. 091 539 884 Worldwide Wines will be offering great discounts for the Spanish Wine Week. There will be a 15% discount of all Spanish wines and a 10% discount on Sherry Wines. Also, there will be an in store tasting every day. Don’t miss out! Cove Centre, Passage E Rd, Waterford. (051) 878 798 Ardkeen Food Store is joining the Week with in store tasting and promotions of Spanish products, such as, Serrano ham, anchovies or chorizo. Cove Centre, Passage E Rd, Waterford | (051) 878 798 W: ardkeen.com Every day there will be a Spanish wine tasting to celebrate the Spanish Wine Week! Monday to Friday from 5:00pm to 8:00pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Don’t miss out! 107 Bloomfield Road South, Bangor +44 28 9122 6302 W: facebook.com/ApproachableBangor The Spanish Wine Week is the most important event regarding Spanish Wines in Ireland. It consists of a number of wine events, tastings, promotions and competitions throughout Ireland main locations, such as Dublin, Galway, Cork, etc. Our aim is to show Irish people the great variety, but also quality of the Spanish wines. In order to do that, in the inaugural Spanish Wine Week in 2016, Wines from Spain created a fascinating programme to educate, inspire and help make people passionate about the impressive variety and diversity of Spanish winemaking regions, grapes, flavours and style. In 2017 and 2018, the Spanish Commercial Office in Ireland and a wide net of partners have worked on that initial success to grow the week and turned it into an unmissable celebration of Spanish wine, and also of the country’s gastronomy and culture. Join the party on social media with the hashtag #SpanishWineWeek and follow @SpainFoodWineIE to see all the information about the events, pictures and more. Want to learn more about Spanish Wine Week in Ireland 2018? Read about the people behind it on April’d edition of TheTaste: Inside Spanish Wine Week Ireland – Meet the People who Make it Happen More information spanishwineweek.ie
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