The Easter Bunny’s feverishly wrapping the last eggs for delivery in three weeks’ time, and we’re on hand for the best in Easter wine deals.

Our Spanish fiesta continues for another month, so we’re complimenting those rich, silky reds from Rioja and beyond with a beleaguered hero of white wines. For the month of April, we’re inviting you to Rediscover Chardonnay.

Arguably the greatest white grape of them all, it’s time to forget the bad old days of cheap, badly oaked Chardonnay and discover the wonderful array of great wines that this grape can produce. From cool climate Burgundy and New Zealand, to the rich, tropical fruit styles of South Australia and Chile, we’ve something for every palate. You’ve just got to dip in and try.

As ever, we’ve a tasty incentive: 20% off all Chardonnay for the month of April. Was there ever a better time to do some discovering?

All the month’s specials below.

Chardonnay promotion applies to Chardonnay single varietal and dominant-blends only, and ends 30th April or while stocks last.

With a long, cold winter behind us, spring is officially here and we’ve a warehouse of sunshine to welcome it in.

We start our March specials with the long awaited return of Spain to our headline promotion, this month and next. We’ve added eight new wines to the range since the start of the year, from Rioja, Bierzo and Carinena, with more in the pipeline in the weeks ahead. We’ve 20% off across the board* so some dazzling discounts on established favourites and great introductory prices on the newbies.

Check out the full range of Spanish wines here, or all the new boys here.

And, as if Spain wasn’t enough for great deals on world class reds, we’ve a double header with 20% off the Rhône as well! Just in, we’ve a new 89 Parker point Côtes du Rhône that’s knock-out for the normal RRP of €8.99 down to €7.19, and a 94+ Parker Chateauneuf with almost €10 off.

And, finally, we’ve brand new vintages of two old steadfasts in our Curious New World Mix, well worth having a fresh look at. We’ve the 2010 Paarl Heights Chenin Blanc and Shiraz, in new go-faster bottles, reduced by €2 to only €6.99 a pop.

Spanish promotion runs until end of April, Rhône and Paarl Heights offers until end of March only. Click below for all this month’s special offers.

Anyone taking the pledge for January it’s time to get over it! February’s here and we’ve another barrel-full of tasty temptations to whisk you around the wonderful world of wine.

First up is a new look and new blend for the great value Tesoro de los Andes from Argentina. Previously a Malbec-Shiraz blend, the 2010 Mendoza red is now 100% Malbec – expect dark, savoury damson – with it’s counterpart 2010 white the same fleshy, aromatic Torrontes-Chardonnay as in previous vintages. You can try both for only €7.50 per bottle this month.

Next it’s to McLaren Vale, South Australia, and a lesson in playing to individual strengths. In 1999, Woodstock owner Scott Collett joined forces with Ben Glaetzer – Scott in the vineyard, Ben in the cellar and together in the tasting room – and over a decade shaped Woodstock into one of the region’s finest single-estate wineries.  With six grape varieties planted over 16 hectares, including 31 rows of 110 year-old, dry-grown Shiraz vines that go into the flagship ‘Stocks’, Woodstock capture the essence of McLaren Vale in every wine they produce.

We’ve €3 off each of the table wines* from Woodstock in February.

And we stay in South Australia for another of Ben Glaetzer’s portfolios, the Heartland range from Langhorne Creek and Limestone Coast. Customer favourites from day one in Curious, little has changed bar the vintages. Oh, and the price in February: up to €3 off a bottle across the range. Time to rekindle old acquaintances?

Finally, our February case of the month brings together the best of this month’s specials into a 12 bottle party medley. 6 red/6 white, 4 from Australia, 2 Argentinians and 3 each from France and Italy, and a saucy €23.88 off, you can get February’s finest for €115 or just €9.58 a bottle delivered. We’ve even put together all red and all white versions in case you’d prefer one or t’other.

Our 20% off Italy promotion continues, along with all the specials outlined above, until 28th February, so you’ve the chance to buy, try and buy again before the first buds of Spring.

Enjoy

*Woodstock promotion excludes dessert wines and fortifieds.

As you’ve been easing yourself back into the grind after a well earned break, we’re here to ease you back into drinking nothing but the best for 2011. Added to the ranks, a range of wines from Australia that might make you wet your pants with excitement. Prepare yourself.

Kicking off the year in style, we have a pretty impressive 20% off our very impressive range of Italian wines for the months of January and February, from the crisp easy-drinking whites of Friuli and Abruzzo, to the winter-warming concentration found in the reds of Piemonte, Tuscany and Sicily.

We believe there’s no one better when it comes to Italy. Check out our wines from Poggiobello if you’re not yet convinced – the Friulano being a real surprise package. For the truly curious palates, our amazing Barbera will have you moaning and groaning with pleasure.

Say hello to Bleasdale – and over 160 years of family wine making. We’re absolutely delighted to be importing one of Australia’s true gems. After Yalumba, this is the country’s oldest winery, with a portfolio that has evolved, developed and perfected to a level that you’ll find hard to find elsewhere. No surprise that they’ve made their way into James Halliday’s elite 5 star category.

To feed your curiousity, we’re knocking off 20% over the entire range (bar one allocation wine), although take advantage of it while you can, because this offer is only valid until the end of January. Keep your eyes on the blog over the coming weeks for more on this historic winery.

With listings in the top restaurants of Gordon Ramsay and Rick Stein, we go back to France for one of Bordeaux’s most accessible new-age wineries – Château Bauduc.

“Excellent red, white and rosé, all marked by their sheer drinkability. Affordable, approachable, Bordeaux needs another 100 Bauducs – and fast.” Oz Clarke’s Wine Buying Guide.

Save €3 per bottle on the ever-popular house white of Gordon Ramsay, Bauduc’s Bordeaux Blanc, and on the equally impressive red partner, Clos des Quinze, down from €14.99 to €11.99. This chef’s selection offer is running until the end of January or while stocks last.

If you’re having trouble deciding, our mixed case of the month might be the answer. There’s a taste of Italy and France, plus you’ll have the chance to critique two from Bleasdale and two newbies from the Spanish Las Corazas. If you prefer either white or red, no problem. You can pick from an all-red or all-white mix. Normally €135.88, yours for just €112.

Oh, and did we mention we have no nasty delivery charges? But you knew that already.

Above offers valid up to and including January 31st, with the exception of 20% off Italy, which will run until February 28th.

New Zealand’s not all about Sauvignon Blanc, and it’s certainly not all about Marlborough. With the Marlborough region getting all the limelight in our Christmas sale, we thought it only fair that we give Waipara and Nelson a chance to show off. After all, this is where the true wine drinkers go.

From now until New Year, we will be running a promotion on these slightly lesser known regions, and for good measure we’ll give you the chance to win a mixed case of 20 Kiwi wines worth €300, in time for Christmas.

The deal:

It’s very simple.

Buy 6 wines (any mix) from the featured wineries below, and we give you one entry into our prize draw to win €300 worth of Kiwi wines.

Buy 12 (any mix), we give you two entries into our prize draw, and we give you a FREE bottle of “the new Cloudy Bay at half the price” – Waipara Springs Sauvignon Blanc. You can’t beat that with a big stick!

The featured boutique wineries:

Greenhough: Greenhough (green-hoff) is a family owned vineyard and winery established in 1991. Located at Hope, near Nelson at the top of the South Island, the vines are planted in free-draining, clay rich soils beneath the foothills of the Richmond Ranges.

Waipara Springs: Ex-winemaker at Cloudy Bay, Frank Manifold, is now plying his trade at Waipara Springs, located in the heart of the Waipara Valley. The vines here were planted in the early 1980’s, providing the entirely estate grown wines with a depth and intensity that only old vines can produce.

Muddy Water: Situated in the Waipara area of North Canterbury, Muddy Water is a direct translation from the Maori place name – wai  (water) para  (sediment, mud). It is the dream of owners Michael and Jane East, who purchased the property in 1993. This is the winery for those looking to explore beyond Sauvignon Blanc.

Full qualifying range here.

Bonus bottle offer valid up to & including 31st December 2010. Prize draw will be made on Monday 20th December so the winner gets their 20-bottle mix in time for Christmas. Both promotions only valid on purchases of wines from Greenhough, Waipara Springs and Muddy Water wineries.

Well ok, it’s not quite time for the tinsel just yet, but with 54 days to Christmas we’re ready to rumble with our best ever line-up of seasonal tipples and sizzling hot deals!

We’ve 20% off deals on all sparkling and Chilean wine, individual wine deals that will knock your stockings off, and a line-up of great value seasonal mixed cases that will see your Christmas wine sorted.

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a bit of bubbly so whether your favourite fizz is a fruity Prosecco, a crisp Cava or a toasty Champagne, we’ve 20% off every bottle in November and December. Stars at either end of the price scale: our top-selling Prosecco now under a tenner, and the majestic Duval-Leroy 1999 Vintage at a ludicrously low €40.

For great value in outstanding everyday drinking wines, now’s your best opportunity to give our Chilean range a go. From the juicy and expressive Santa Gloria, to the rich and accomplished Santa Alicia and the premium, hand-crafted Tabali, we’ve all levels covered and, again, every bottle with 20% off.

(And, if you’re in Cork and you want to give the Santa Glorias and Santa Alicias a try before you buy, we’ve a seated tasting on the 9th of November! Click here for details and tickets.)

Becoming as customary as the turkey, a box of festive mixed cheer is this season’s must have. Whether for friends a-calling or the ever-increasing family refusing to leave, we’ve a selection of special mixed cases sure to meet all needs.

We’ve a new sub-€90 party case, our customary (and best ever!) Curious Christmas mix for €109, a Deluxe mix for €149, and our first ever, delivery-included, 6-bottle case for only €49!

Finally, as if that wasn’t enough, we’ve almost 30 other recommended wines on special. Highlights include The Ned Sauvignon Blanc €10.99, Fairhall Cliffs Sauvignon Blanc €7.99, Sancerre La Clochette €12.99, Gregorina Sangiovese Superiore €8.99 and our house wines the Cuvee Jean-Paul Blanc and Rouge for only €6.99. Full list of individual wines on sale here.

As ever, free delivery nationwide on all mixed cases or any 12 bottles of your own choosing. All offers available until 31st December or while stocks last.

Fear not, our Australian sale is still ongoing (until October 31st), but you know us, we don’t stand still for too long. Here are our additional special offers for the month of October.

With listings in the top restaurants of Gordon Ramsay and Rick Stein, we go to France for one of Bordeaux’s most accessible new-age wineries – Château Bauduc.

“Excellent red, white and rosé, all marked by their sheer drinkability. Affordable, approachable, Bordeaux needs another 100 Bauducs – and fast.” Oz Clarke’s Wine Buying Guide.

St. Tropez meets Bordeaux in Bauduc’s dry, fruity rosé, down from €11.99 to €9.99. Save €3 per bottle on the ever-popular house white of Gordon Ramsay, Bauduc’s Bordeaux Blanc, and on the equally impressive red partner, Clos des Quinze, down from €14.99 to €11.99. For the slightly more serious wine drinker, save €3 on the sublime Les Trois Hectares Semillon, or you could really push the boat out and go for the sensational Les Trois Hectares Merlot – down from €24 to €19.99.

And it doesn’t stop there. We’ve got an amazing value Spanish red and Spanish white from Mont Marcal, our new, family-owned Cava house, located in Penedes, about 50km north-west of Barcelona.

Back to France, we have two Lizards – or wines we should say. The soft and supple Lizard Merlot and the zippy, ripe Lizard Sauvignon Blanc both from Vin de Pays d’Oc sourced grapes. Great value at €8.49, even better for the month of October at €6.99 per bottle!

Lastly, our Darriaud Réserve Côtes du Rhône Villages, the perfect blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre, is just the ticket with a casserole on a cold autumns evening. Normally €9.99, on sale at €7.99, with a saving €2 per bottle.

If this isn’t enough to whet your appetite, check out our truly brilliant case of the month, which includes a number of the aforementioned wines, or for some New World pleasure, see Australia.

Happy drinking this October!

Above offers, including the case of the month and the Australian sale, are valid until October 31st.

A new month, a new case full of curious specials. October is here, the fires are being lit and those nights in are getting more and more cosy. To help you stay warm, this month’s case features wines from Australia, France, Italy, Spain and the USA. Wrap up and enjoy…

Normal price combined for these wines is €143.88, you can try them out as a special mixed case during October for only €119, and as always, delivery free of charge to your door!

The case in full:

From Australia:
Last Stand Shiraz: This attractively fruity Shiraz is a cooler-climate style, with concentrated mulberry & black pepper notes.
Last Stand Chardonnay: An abundance of fruit flavours and a lovely rich mouthfeel as a result of light oak contact.

From France:
Château Bauduc Bordeaux Blanc Sec: Gordon Ramsay’s signature House Wine has beaten Rothschild’s white wine in a blind tasting. Wow!
Château Bauduc Clos des Quinze: A sensational Bordeaux blend from a top producer. Take it from us, you will love this.
Darriaud Réserve Côtes du Rhône Villages: A true expression of the varietals from a wine maker who is meticulous about good blends.

From Italy:
Poggiobello Chardonnay: A lean Chardonnay with very focused fruit & savoury flavours that don’t compromise elegance.
Poggiobello Merlot: Balance, elegance and fragrance come to mind. This Merlot was our secret weapon in the Twebt blind-tasting.
Borgo Magredo Prosecco Extra Dry NV: A sparkling Italian, full of life and totally refreshing. Great choice for any occasion.

From Spain:
Mont Marçal Blanco: Great value Spanish white of Penedès. Crisp & fruity, this is a real class act with or without food.
Mont Marçal Tinto Joven: Classically warm & rustic Spanish red blend, with lashings of red & black fruits to arouse the palate.

And from the USA:
The Carnival Zinfandel: Round & rich with excellent poise, The Carnival Zinfandel has a great depth of flavour, including a peppery spice kick.
The Carnival White Zinfandel Rosé: Hugely appealing & classically Californian, this pretty pink wine is rammed with flavours of strawberry fruit.

This superb value mix is available at the special price of €119 until 31st October only.

‘O Autumn, laden with fruit, and stain’d with the blood of the grape…’ (William Blake)

It’s to one of our favourite countries we turn this month to give you an autumn laden with Australia’s finest fruit. From south of Perth to north of Sydney, and barring only a few rare delicacies*, we’ve 20% off every bottle from the land Down Under in September and October!

We’ve wines from Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek, Eden Valley, Western Australia, Victoria, Hunter Valley and the best value around from South Eastern Australia. So, as the nights draw in, there’s no better time to stock up on the best of Oz.

On to Chile, one of most popular wedding wine ranges, the organic Sierra Grande, is only €6.99 a bottle when you buy 2 or more, or €83.88 a case delivered. We’ve a Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and the ever popular Sauvignon Blanc if you want to mix up a case yourself.

And, we’re back to South Africa to tempt you into discovering what great mid-range wines this country can produce. We’ve a savoury Sauvignon and a plummy Merlot from the classy Elgin Vintners, now just €10.99 a bottle for the month.

Finally, our September case of the month throws together the best of this month’s specials with some of our most recent new finds. We’ve a half-Old/half-New World mixed case of 4 Australians, 2 South Africans, 3 Italians and 3 Spanish, including our delectable new Cava, all for only €129 delivered with a tasty €24.88 saving on normal retail prices.

Our Australian sale runs through to 31st October, all other specials end 30th September, or while stocks last.

* Within our extensive Australian range, we do have a handful of rare wines which are acquired on an allocation basis due to limited production or last of a certain vintage. Partial discounts apply due to the scarcity and demand for these wines, and all are indicated accordingly.

This month’s Case of the Month is probably our most exciting yet: a showcase of some of our most exciting new finds from Spain, Italy and France, including new wallet-friendly classics from Chablis, Sancerre and Fleurie.

Normal price combined for these wines is €146.88, you can try them out as a summer mixed case during August for only €125, including as always delivery to your door!

The case in full:

From Spain
Castell de Remei Gotim Bru & Blanc Planell: two stunning, modern blends from one of the pioneers of Catalan winemaking for over a century.
Mont Marcal Penedes Tinto & Blanco: amazing value red and white from our new, family-owned Cava house, about 50km north-west of Barcelona.

From Italy
Poggiobello Merlot & Chardonnay: the Merlot was our secret wine in the second ever Twebt blind-tasting, the Chardonnay’s our surprise jewel in the crown of this Fruili producer’s whites.
Gregorina Sangiovese Superiore: soft red fruit, spice and mouthwatering acidity, this is Italy at it’s food-matching finest (Mike *loves* this wine!).
Borgo Magredo Prosecco Frizzante: new addition to our established Spumante, this is crisp classic lemon meringue Prosecco with a lighter fizz.

And our French classics
La Colombe Chablis: unoaked and full-flavoured, mineral characters give way to riper buttery notes before cutting back for a long crisp finish.
La Clochette Sancerre: dry, crisp and elegant Sauvignon, bursting with vibrant gooseberry, whilst retaining a silky texture.
La Reine de L’Arenite Fleurie: a terroir of pinky, crumbly sandstone from the La Madone vineyards, rated as one of the best vineyards in Fleurie.
Darriaud Réserve Côtes du Rhône Villages: classic Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre blend, with gentle tannins and a round chocolatey finish.

This superb value mix is available at the special price of €125 until 31st August only.