A good bottle of wine is a great gift to give (or receive!), particularly at Christmas. Whether you’re shopping for wine connoisseurs or those who simply appreciate the finer things in life, you’ll find the perfect gift at The Wine Buff. Renowned for extraordinary wines at ordinary prices, The Wine Buff is a chain of franchised wine stores with ten stores in Ireland in Cork, Dungarvan, Ennis, Galway, Gorey, Kilkenny, Limerick, Nenagh, Portarlington and Sligo, and a store in Saint-Émilion in Bordeaux. Each store is 100 percent Irish owned and managed, offering an exclusive selection of wines imported directly from the world’s finest sustainable family-run vineyards. There is no middle man; just the farmer, The Wine Buff and you.

Choose from an unrivalled selection of unusual wines with real character, from perfect stocking fillers to cases of quality wines for that wow factor. Gifts, including organic options, are presented in a variety of options including beautiful branded pine and card boxes, with one box selections starting from €18.49. Here’s a selection of great gift ideas making Christmas wish list, including some options with real sparkle.

(L-R) Bordeaux Selection including Fourquet & Haut Maurin Bordeaux Blanc, presented in a pine box, RRP €37; Italian Selection featuring Arboreto & Salvalai Pinot Grigio, presented in a card box, RRP €27.95; Organic Selection including Beaubois Red & White, presented in a pine box, RRP €37.

(L-R) Hervé Mathelin Cuvée Première Brut, €41.99, a Champagne with a light gold colour and a delicate effervescence; Josep Masachs Aromes de Celler Cava Brut, €22.99, elegant and rich with a long crisp finish; Montaribaldi Brut Spumante Piedmont, Italy, €24.99, perfect as an aperitif, and excellent with fish, appetisers and vegetable first courses.

 

At The Wine Buff you’ll find teams that are passionate and knowledgeable about their wines – their mission is to take the mystery out of wine, to allow everyone to enjoy great wines from passionate producers throughout the wine growing regions of Europe, particularly France, Italy and Spain, and further afield. It’s also the perfect place to find knowledgeable advice on wine pairings for all types of Christmas entertaining.

 Shop Christmas gifts and the perfect pairings for your seasonal celebrations in store or online at www.thewinebuff.com

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