NEW Spanish Wine at The Wine Vault

Join us at The Wine Vault this weekend and

taste our  NEW Spanish White Wine from the Rueda region

Germanios D.O. Rueda 2007

100% Verdejo (grape variety)

Clean and bright with sparkling yellow-greenish tinges.  Elegant nose, aromatic freshness of pineapple juice & grapefruit pulp.  Very fruity on the palate with a slight bitter end that enhances its flavour.

€15.75 per bottle

Barbeque Season at The Wine Vault

Looking for a Wine to Match Your BBQ this Summer??

Here are some great wines that we recommend to compliment your favourite grilled dishes  ...

Chicken satay, spicy grilled meaty fish, lightly marinated pork kebabs are great served with white wines - Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio 

 WINE VAULT RECOMMENDS

Chablis 2007 Domaine Daniel Dampt (France)

Subtle nose with apple, peach, elderflower & mineral nuances.  Crisp palate with good levels of fruit & finishing on a wet pebble note

€19.50

    Zesty marinated grilled chicken dishes, Asian-style Prawns and marinated grilled vegetables are delicious served with light white wines - Chenin Blanc, Rieslings, unoaked Sauvignon Blanc 

 WINE VAULT RECOMMENDS

 Tulbagh Chenin Blanc 2007 (South Africa)

 Brilliant lemon yellow with strong green tint.  Charming whiff of apple juice with snatches of warm honey and cinnamon.  Fresh acidity, firm but not harsh complimented by a pleasant lingering aftertaste on the palate

€13.50

Grilled lamb kebabs, spicy marinated lamb cutlets & pork chops, spicy home made sausages & grilled wild salmon pair well with many light reds  - Pinot Noir, Merlot, Tempranillo

WINE VAULT RECOMMENDS

 Casa Viva Pinot Noir 2007 (Chile)

Light brick red in colour.  Expressive floral & red cherry aromas intergrated with toasty oak.  Well balanced, full & velvety on the palate

 €12.95

  Steaks, burgers & pork ribs with smoky or fruity barbeque sauces are well matched with Shiraz/Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon & oaked Merlot

 WINE VAULT RECOMMENDS

A confusion of white pepper, sweet red berries & chalk showing aggressive fine grape tannins and a pronounced acid oak complex on the finish.  What we love most is the cherry fruit sitting behind the pepper.

Wine Tasting at The Wine Vault - SPECIAL OFFER

Join us at The Wine Vault this weekend and

taste our selection of red wines from the

Kamsberg vineyard

South Africa

SPECIAL PRICE THIS WEEKEND

€13.95                  NOW     €10.95

(limited stock available)

Kamsberg Pinotage/Shiraz 2005

A medium bodied dry red wine.  A good combination of the unique plum/berry character from Pinotage and the spicy red berry flavours from Shiraz.  Enjoy with pizza, pasta and barbeque dishes.

Kamberg Merlot 2004

Dry, soft well balanced and elegant with berry bouquet.  Enjoy with barbequed meats, pastas and other red meat dishes.

(nationwide delivery available)

Opening Times

Saturday 10.30am to 6.30pm

&

Monday to Friday 10.30am to 6.00pm

For more information on any of our wines, please contact 051 853 777 or email info@dennisonwines.com

 Last updated 27 June 2008

Weekend Wine Tasting at The Wine Vault

Come Taste the wine everyone is talking about-Pinot Grigio 

The Wine Vault invites you to visit the shop this Saturday and sample Pinot Grigio for yourself.

 Van Lovern Pinot Grigio 2007 (South Africa)

Yellow straw/gold colour. Flavourful, fruit driven wine. Well rounded with fine fruit aromas and complex, dry lingering finish. Very food friendly.

€11.95

(nationwide delivery available)

Opening Times

Saturday 10.30am to 6.30pm

&

Monday to Friday 10.30am to 6.00pm

For more information on any of our wines, please contact 051 853 777 or email info@dennisonwines.com

Weekend Wine Tasting at The Wine Vault

Featured 'Wines of the Week' at The Wine Vault

**SOUTH AFRICAN SELECTION**

 Van Loveren Sauvignon Blanc 2007

WHITE

Tasting Note: Aromatic and full-bodied with a fine grassy nose, robust character and elegant lingering finish.  Ideal with chicken, seared tuna, smoked salmon, creamy pasta dishes, oysters & parma ham.

  RED

Van Loveran Cabernet / Shiraz 2006

Tasting Note: This is a harmonious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz with an appealing ruby red colour, soft plum and ripe summer berry flavours & soft, rounded finish.  A great accompaniment to roast meat dishes, pork, lamb, game birds, duck & medium-flavoured cheeses.

Visit The Wine Vault this weekend to taste these new wines from South Africa & let us know what you think.

               Stop by on Friday after your long week or take a break from your Saturday shopping to sample wines with David...

Wine tastings every Friday & Saturday at The Wine Vault

Opening Times

10.30am to 6.00pm

Updated 25 April 2008

Looking back at 2007 .....

Last year, we were delighted to welcome Will Nairn from the Peel Estate vineyard, Western Australia to The Wine Vault.  Read about his visit to Ireland and his selection of great wines (see below).

We hope to welcome many more guest wine makers in 2008 .....

http://www.waterford-today-willnairnvisit2007.ie

http://archives.tcm.ie/waterfordnews/2007peelest

Weekend Wine Tasting at The Wine Vault

Featured 'Wines of the Week' at The Wine Vault

**NEW FRENCH WINES FROM BORDEAUX**

Domaine des Graves d'Ardonneau Bordeaux AOC Sauvignon Blanc 2007

Tasting Note: A very fruity wine with round flavours from the Sauvignon grape.  Delicious with griled fish & goats cheese dishes. 

Domaine des Graves d'Ardonneau Bordeaux AOC Rouge 2005

Tasting Note: A smooth fruity wine to be enjoyed while young.  Ideal with barbecued or white meats.

Visit The Wine Vault this weekend to taste these new wines from Bordeaux and let us know what you think.

               Stop by on Friday after your long week or take a break from your Saturday shopping to sample our wines with David...

Wine tastings every Friday & Saturday at The Wine Vault

Opening Times

10.30am to 6.00pm

Updated 18 April 2008

Weekend Wine Tasting at The Wine Vault

Featured 'Wines of the Week' at The Wine Vault

**NEW SPANISH WINES FROM THE PENEDES REGION**

Mont Marcal Macabeo/Xarel/Parellada 2007

Tasting Note: Intensely fruity with touches of ripe apple & rose petals.  Soft, fruity wine with gentle acidity.

Mont Marcal Crianza 2004

Tasting Note: Intense ruby, fruity with a spicy background.  Touches of red fruit highlight with notes of vanilla, cinnamon & black pepper.  Light bodied wine with a pinch of acidity.

Visit The Wine Vault this weekend to taste these new wines from Spain and let us know what you think.

               Stop by on Friday after your long week or take a break from your Saturday shopping to sample our wines with David...

Wine tastings every Friday & Saturday at The Wine Vault

Opening Times

10.30am to 6.00pm

Updated 5 April 2008

March Madness ....

    Wine of The Month

        Exclusive Case Special  

    12 bottle selection 

ONLY €195.00

including

 White

 Casas del Bosque Reserve Chardonnay 2007 Chile

 Casas del Bosque Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Chile

Macon Blanc Villages 2005 France

Red

Chateau Perac 2004 Listrac France

Casas del Bosque Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Chile

Balbas Barrica 2006 Spain

We deliver to your door.  For more information on our wines, please contact 051 853 777 or email info@dennisonwines.com

Happy Easter .....

Happy Easter from all the staff at

The Wine Vault and David Dennison Fine Wines ......

Upcoming Events in Waterford

We are looking forward to this years Waterford City Food Festival in association with Slow Food Ireland and many more Irish sponsors.

The Terra Madra Festival will be held 4th to 7th September.  It is what the city has been waiting for ... an event not to be missed.  For more information, please visit www.terramadreireland.com.

Weekend Wine Tastings at The Wine Vault

Featured 'Wines of the Week' at The Wine Vault

Tulbagh Shiraz 2003

Tasting Note: Intense plum purple coloured.  Ripe berry & black plum notes.  Full-bodied & classy with opulent fruit and attractive warm spicy character.  A perfect accompaniment to red meats, seasonal game & strong cheeses.

Dewetshof Blanc Fume 2006

Tasting Note: A complex Sauvignon Blanc - robust & fruity, with a style of its own.  Deliciously fresh with rich zesty citrus flavours.  This wine is delightful with seafood.

Visit The Wine Vault this weekend to taste these two great wines from South Africa and let us know what you think.

               Stop by on Friday after your long week or take a break from your Saturday shopping to sample the wines wines with David...

Wine tastings every Friday & Saturday at The Wine Vault

Opening Times

10.30am to 6.00pm

Updated 7 March 2008

Meet the Award-winning Wine Makers ....

Meet Juan Francisco Sotta and Felippe Uribb from the Casas del Bosque vineyard in the Casablanca Valley, Chile.   This the second time in the last 6 months that we have had the pleasure to introduce the award-winning Chilean wine makers to our customers at The Wine Vault. 

Casas del Bosque is one of the most renowned vineyards in Chile.  Since 2000 it has won countless awards for the great wine they produce.  David sourced the Casas del Bosque and Casa Viva range of wines in 2001 and their reputation has grown as one of our best sellers at The Wine Vault since then.

The main feature of the Casas del Bosque wines is their top class quality at very affordable prices.    Customers have come to The Wine Vault from all over the country to source these wines having tasted them while dining at select hotels and restaurants throughout Ireland.  They're definitely worth travelling for ....

Join us at The Wine Vault to meet the great wine makers and to taste their range of fine wines.

Light canapes by the Head Chef of the Athenaeum Hotel, Ferrybank, Waterford will also be served  - created to compliment each of the wines tasted on the evening.

Thursday   13 March

at 7.00pm

Tickets: €30

(includes 10% discount on all of our wines on the evening)

Book early to avoid disappointment.

Contact Susan 051 853 777 or email sales@dennisonwines.com

We look forward to seeing you.....

New Wines coming in March ....

Keep an eye on our website - we will be introducing a fantastic new selection of Spanish wines for the Penedes region in Spain ~ Mont Marcal ~ this March.   And that's not all ... Mont Marcal have an excellent sparkling wine ~ Cava Brut Nature Reserva ~ on their list at a great price.  We can't wait ...

Balbas Wine Tasting Evening

We are delighted to invite you to meet the winemaker ....

Pablo de las Heras from Bodegas Balbas situated in Ribera del Duero, Spain is visiting us this month.  We have been selling a selection of Balbas wines for the past few years at The Wine Vault, Spanish wines exuding excellence and quality.  Bodegas Balbas has been in operation for over 200 years and its winemakers have managed to perfect their wine making process in order to achieve a wine selection of superior quality.

Pablo will talk about the current selection of Balbas wines available and also bring samples of new wines just launched on the market.  In particular, we are looking forward to tasting the new Verdejo, a Spanish white wine from the Rueda region.  He will talk about authentic Spanish foods that compliment the Balbas wines and we will also get an opportunity to try their new range of olive oils.

Join us at The Wine Vault for an evening of Spanish Indulgence....

 Wedneday 27 February at 19:30

Book early to avoid disappointment

Tickets €25 (10% discount on all purchases that evening)

Tel 051 853444 / 777 or email info@dennisonwines.com

Valentines Wine Tasting Evening at the Wine Vault

Passion for Wine

What will you be doing this Valentines Night???

Why not join us for our Wine Tasting Night......

Held in our Candle lit 18th Century Wine Cellar, we will be tasting a selection of wines, champagnes & sparkling wines.  We will share tips and ideas about the perfect wines to impress your guests or woo your loved one!!

We will also test your knowledge of wines & romance with our fun Valentines night quiz.

Tickets only €20

DON'T MISS OUT .. join us at The Wine Vault  this Valentine's Evening

THURSDAY 14th FEB at 19:30

Book Now 051 853444 / 777 or email info@dennisonwines.com

The Winter Warmer Wine Box

Feeling the winter blues? ...  We are now offering a Wine Special at The Wine Vault  'The Winter Warmer Wine Box'  (6 btl) including wines from France, Spain, Italy, Chile and South Africa.   PRICE: ONLY €69.00

Order online (see 'Hampers' link on home page) and have your wines delivered to your door - free local delivery in the Waterford area.  Alternatively, visit us at our wine shop on High Street, Waterford.

Frequently Ask Questions

Question: Where in Waterford are you located?  I have visited the city a few times and could not find your wine shop

Answer: We are located on High Street in the city.  If you are on foot and coming to us from the quayside, you can take the street to the left of the Post Office on the quay, at the top of the street you are on High Street.  Go left and you will find us a few doors down the street on the right (past Emilianos restaurant).  Alternatively, if you are familiar with the City Square Shopping Centre in Waterford, the street going along the left side of the centre as you're facing the two main entrances of the shopping centre is High Street.  If you walk down this street, past the shopping centre car park on your right, cross a road, we are located a few doors on the right.  We look forward to your visit.

Question: Do you open late any evening?

Answer: We are open until 7pm on Thursday evenings and until 9pm Friday and Saturday evenings.  On Monday to Wednesday, we close at 6pm.

Question: I am interested in learning more about wines.  Are you running any wine courses this year?

Answer:  We are currently putting together a wine schedule for Wine Tastings and Courses 2008.  We will definitely be holding monthly wine tasting evenings at The Wine Vault which will be advertised on our website.  We will also introduce special guest wine producers to host some of our wine evenings.  If you would like more information on these events, please contact info@dennisonwines.com.

Wine Tasting Evening at The Wine Vault

An opportunity to taste the greatness of the Pinot Noir grape.  We are delighted to welcome you to join us in sampling a selection of six of our Pinot Noir wines (France, New Zealand & Chile).  Pinot Noir is one of wines finest grapes and we believe that we have chosen some of the best wine makers in the world who know how to do it justice by creating great wines.

Join us at The Wine Vault, High Street, Waterford on Tuesday, 22 January at 7pm.  The evening includes a wine tasting, a talk on Pinot Noir wines and a chance to see our full wine selection at The Wine Vault. 

Tickets: € 20 pp (including 10% discount on all wines purchased on the evening)

We are now accepting pre-bookings - book early to avoid disappointment. 

 For more information, please contact Joe or Susan at 051 853 777

 What type of grape is Pinot Noir?

Pinot Noir is a difficult grape to grow, ideally cultivated in cooler climates such as Burgundy (France), New Zealand , Chile and parts of South Africa.  The nature of the wine that Pinot produces is usually light coloured with pungent vegetal aromas and subtle flavours as oppose to your big Bordeaux flavours.  Pinot usually produces wines that are best consumed within 10 - 15 years.  Some of the best Pinot  Noirs undoubtedly come from Burgundy, but don't rush into a decision until you taste Pinots from the New World.  See you on the 22nd at The Wine Vault ...

Ideal foods to compliment Pinot Noir wines ...

Pinot Noir is one of the most versatile wines produced, complimenting a wide variety of foods.  However, simple and rich dishes seem to show off the texture and delicacy of the wine best.  Grilled meaty fish, braised meats and seasonal game are delicious served with Pinot Noir.

The following is a recipe given to us by Arnaud Garreau, Chef at L'Atmosphere Restaurant who recommends this dish served with Pinot Noir wines from the Burgundy region.

Roast Duck Breast with Sauteed Cabbage & Wild Mushrooms

Serves 4

4 Duck breasts

200ml chicken stock

1 tbsp olive oil

85g butter

2 tsp fresh thyme

Half small head Savoy cabbage (250g approx), chopped into strips

100g wild mushrooms (e.g. cepes, girolles, chantrelles, shitakes)

Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

Preheat over to 400F/220C.

To prepare the duck breast, score the fat side of the breast in a criss cross pattern.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.  Place the duck breast fat side down and cook for 6 mins.  Flip the duck breast and sear the other side for about a minute.  Remove the duck breast and place on a baking tray.  Put in the pre-heated oven for 7-9  minutes.

Place the chicken stock in a saucepan and allow to boil.  Continue to simmer over a low heat until stock a becomes thick sauce, approx 10 minutes.   Add 1/3 of butter and 1 tsp thyme and season.

Meanwhile melt ½ of the remaining  butter in a frying pan.  Saute the cabbage until wilted.  Add 1 tsp thyme, season and toss until cooked.  Remove from pan and keep warm.  Add the remaining butter to the frying pan, when melted add the wild mushrooms and sauté until just cooked.

To serve

Slice each duck breast thinly (1 cm approx.) Place a portion of wilted cabbage in the centre of each place.  Put sliced duck on top.  Garnish plate with the sautéed wild mushrooms and drizzle plate with thyme sauce.

Note: Partridge or a seasonal game bird of your choice may be substituted in this recipe.  Pinot Noir wines especially from the Burgundy region are an ideal accompaniment to this dish.

Receipe by Arnaud Garreau, Chef at L’Atmosphere Restaurant, Henrietta St, Waterford

 www.restaurant-latmosphere.com

Dates for you Diary 2008

14 February - Valentines Day

Celebrate your love this year with one of our Charles Ellner Champagne selection or simply crack open a bottle of one of our exclusive wines from around the world.

2 March - Mother's Day

Treat your Mum this year to one of her favourite wines - let her know how special she is.

17 March - Saint Patrick's Day

A day for the Irish to celebrate their heritage - if you're trying to avoid crowded pubs on the day, get together with your friends or family at home and suprise them with a selection of fine wines. 

24 March - Easter Sunday

Whether you are having turkey or a roast, choose one of our wines to compliment your family dinner this Easter

5 May - Irish Bank Holiday

Kick back and enjoy the May Bank Holiday weekend.  If you have no plans to get away, why not organise a dinner party, dress up and wine and dine in style in your own home.  Give you guests a choice of wines to choose from... something to remember.

2 June - Irish Bank Holiday

BBQ season is upon us - let's hope the weather is good this year. Try one our Rieslings or Rose wines to sip with your light barbecued dishes or perhaps an Australian Shiraz to compliment your burger a la mode!

15 June - Father's Day

It's his day - doesn't he deserve to relax and sit back.  Show your appreciation with one of our wines this Father's Day - maybe a Chateau Tayac Margaux from Bordeaux or another good choice - Amarone Della Valpolicella Moderna from Italy.

4 August - Irish Bank Holiday

The summer is not over yet.  Make the most of this weekend - enjoy it with friends or/and family and a glass of wine.

27 October - Irish Bank  Holiday

The frosty weather is almost here brrr.  No plans?  What better plan than to light a fire and warm up with a good bottle of wine, perhaps from the South of France to warm the cockles of your soul!

31 October - Hallowe'en

The days are getting shorter - time to stock up for the winter months ahead ... better yet, have your wine selection delivered to your door.

25 December - Christmas Day

Its the season ......this year make sure to order your wines and  gift hampers in plenty of time!

If you require any advice on choosing a wine for a gift, dinner party or celebration, please email us at info@dennisonwines.com. 

IF YOU LIVE OUTSIDE OF IRELAND, and you would like to send a wine gift or hamper to your friend or family in Ireland, we will organise this to be done for you and deliver it anywhere in the country.  Contact Susan at sales@dennisonwines.com or telephone 011 353 0(51) 853 777.