Archive for June, 2011
On the grapevine, now that’s very clever
Posted on June 14th, 2011 No Comments yet
Innovation isn’t always about doing new things. In a clever move, Gabriel Cooney from On The Grapevine in Dalkey has (re)started selling wine direct from barrel. Of course, this was how it was previously done. However, resurrecting it back does a number of things: Differentiates Gabriel’s shop and creates a great talking point. Cuts down [...]
Bolli goes Willy Wonka with 5 golden tickets
Posted on June 9th, 2011 No Comments yet
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On 8th July 2011, Champagne Bollinger will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of their cuvées, the Bollinger R.D. and in a Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory inspired moment, Bollinger will be bringing five members to participate in the celebrations. The competition is called “Life can be perfect” and the five winners will be invited to a [...]
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Competition: win a €500 Fallon & Byrne hamper for Father’s Day
Posted on June 5th, 2011 106 Comments
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Winner announced: commenter #3: Kristin Wyndham Estate are giving away a Fallon & Byrne hamper on sourgrapes.ie worth €500 to celebrate Father’s Day. What’s inside? The hampers are filled with oils, vinegars, drinks, chocolates, teas, coffees, spices and Wyndham Estate Bin 555 Shiraz. Your father may well prefer a good bottle of wine and some good [...]
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