Wedding Concierge Service
Welcome to our dedicated wedding page. From here, you can read up on our unrivalled service we provide and browse our most popular wedding wines. In addition, our wedding gift section can help you find the perfect gift whether you’re devising a gift list for yourself, or as a guest, you wish to give a gift of fine wine. After all, these days many couples already have the toaster and matching hand towels.
Our Service
Sale or return: We will guide you on quantities, but if you still want to play it on the safe side, anything you don’t drink can be returned to us for a full refund. All that we ask is the wine is unopened and still in a sellable condition. See our sale or return service for more details.
Free delivery: We will deliver to your reception location speedily and free of charge anywhere in Ireland, usually the day before the big day to ensure it arrives in good time.
Tasting service: No doubt, you’ll want to taste before placing an order. For potential bulk orders, we will deliver anything from two bottles and up free of charge (often within 24 hours) so you can taste the wine in the comfort of your own home to ensure that they are the ones for you. All that we ask is that you cover the price of the bottles.
The personal touch: We are here to help. Our friendly, dedicated and experienced staff can suggest wines to suit your menu (or even better, food to suit your favourite wines!), all geared to your own preferences and budget. Don’t hesitate to get in touch .
Tips
How much you will need: When providing wine throughout a meal, the rule of thumb is around half a bottle per person. This may sound generous, but it does mean that you’re unlikely to run out. Expect to get 5 glasses out of each bottle (hence two and a half glasses for each person). You should get 8-9 glasses out of a bottle of bubbly.
Negotiation of corkage: Most hotels charge corkage, which is a handling fee for each bottle opened. More often than not, there is room for negotiation, so bargain hard. The hotel that wants your business the most will not stick their arm in when it comes to corkage.
Food matching: We are happy to guide you when matching your food with the right wine. It doesn’t need to be complicated. Most well-made wines are food friendly and we would not sell a wine to you if we didn’t think it was. If you are thinking of matching a red wine with meat dishes and a white wine with fish or chicken, you’re on the right track.
The red and white split: We would suggest half and half, although it may depend on how well you know your audience. Most people tend to buy in more white wine for a summer wedding.
Curious Wedding Wines
As you may have noticed, the range of Curious wines is pretty staggering, but this page will guide you through our most popular wedding wines, all delivering exceptional value at each price point. For more suggestions, feel free to contact us.
Masters of Vin de Pays
Cuvee Jean Paul Sec (South-Western France)
Our most popular wine to boot, Cuvee JPs critically acclaimed white blend is undoubtedly one of the best value wines available in Ireland. If you like your wines crisp, dry and fruity, this is it!
Cuvee Jean Paul Rouge (South-Western France)
This red blend, leaning towards the lighter side of medium-bodied, is very easy drinking and a great accompaniment to an array of food. A great example of superior grape selection and very talented wine making.
Organic Fruits of Labour
Sierra Grande Sauvignon Blanc (Central Valley, Chile)
An aromatic Sauvignon Blanc bursting with tropical fruit flavours, this white will have you salivating before you even look at your food. Very crisp and refreshing. (Organic)
Sierra Grande Merlot (Curico Valley, Chile)
‘Yummy’ and ‘plummy’ are the words to describe this luscious Chilean. A juicy, crowd-pleasing Merlot that is sure to be a hit with those red drinkers on the day. (Organic)
The Godparents
Farnese Pinot Grigio (Molise, Italy)
Completely unlike some flavourless wines that can be found around the same price elsewhere, this Pinot Grigio is rich, concentrated and adored by all who try it.
Farnese Montepulciano (Abruzzo, Italy)
A real show-stopper! This light-medium bodied red is velvety smooth with lovely dark fruit flavours. Another fantastic drop from one of Italy’s most lauded wineries.
Mighty Maipo’s
Santa Alicia Chardonnay (Maipo Valley, Chile)
There’s a lot going for this rich, flavoursome Chardonnay. Enticing hints of tropical fruit are complimented by the flavours imparted from time in French oak. Classy stuff.
Santa Alicia Carmenère (Maipo Valley, Chile)
If you have yet to join the Carmenère revolution, now is the time to get on board. This is Chile doing what it does best. Quaffs of chocolate are followed by tiers of rich, dark fruit.
New World Heaven
The Ned Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, New Zealand)
An incredibly pure expression of Sauvignon Blanc, The Ned is packed with herbaceous notes, underpinned with a striking hint of citrus. Emphatically New Zealand.
Heartland Shiraz (South Australia, Australia)
A full-on, rich and fruit forward red that really will send you and your guests to New World Heaven. Plums, blackcurrant and spice flavours abound on the palate. Divine.
Bordeaux Masterclass
Chateau Bauduc Sauvignon Blanc (Bordeaux, France)
The signature house white of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, Chateau Bauduc’s award-winning Sauvignon is light, ripe, fruity and nettley, with a citrus twist.
Chateau Bauduc Clos des Quinze (Bordeaux, France)
A truly sensational Bordeaux red blend which receives constant praise from critics and consumers alike. Twelve months in oak has added real complexity. Sheer brilliance.
Curious Wedding Gifts
If you’re looking to start or expand a wine collection, or if you are looking to put your reception drinks on your list, then we can help.
Fine wine collection: Whether you wish to include a wine gift on your own list, or are searching for the perfect wedding gift for the couple that has everything, we can guide you on the best bottles to suit your preference and budget. What about a wine gift pack that features bottles to be opened on a first, fifth, tenth or even twenty-fifth wedding anniversary? We have a few bottles ear-marked for such special gifts, so contact us to find out more.
Reception or party lists: Weddings aren’t cheap these days so many couples now opt to add the cost of drinks to their gift list. You can set up a list with us and your guests can contribute as little or as much towards the drinks bill as their gift to you. We'll give you plenty of time at the close of the list to arrange to buy anything else you need, and of course deliver everything in one go free of charge to your venue.
