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Last night we held our very first Summer Wine Festival, and honestly, it exceeded every expectation we had. Over 90 wines were tasted, winemakers pouring, conversations flowing as freely as the AlbariĂąo, it was the kind of evening that reminds you why wine is so much more than just what's in the bottle.
If you were there, you already know. If you weren't, we hope you'll join us next year!
To celebrate the night, we're launching our biggest sale of the summer. Every wine poured at the festival is now on sale â 20% off cases and 15% off single bottles â but only until midnight Sunday 21st June, so don't hang about.
Here's a taste of what's waiting for you:
Remy from Terres Fidèles made the trip to pour the wines in person â and the Cami Del Drac Carignan Blanc was one of the talking points of the night. A white made from Carignan, grown in the sun-baked soils of Roussillon â not something you come across every day, and once you do, you don't forget it. His CĂ´tes du Roussillon red was equally impressive â bold and structured with real southern character.
Pablo Serrantes of Bouza Do Rei poured two expressions of AlbariĂąo from RĂas Baixas, including the Gran SelecciĂłn, which drew a crowd all evening. There's a reason Galician whites have the reputation they do.
Vittorio was on hand representing both Ruffino and Robert Mondavi â two of the great names of the wine world, and well represented last night. The Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico was an undeniable highlight, as was the Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir â a Napa Valley wine that absolutely delivers on its reputation.
The Chilled Reds table was one of the busiest of the night â people discovering that a lighter, fresher red served slightly cool is exactly what summer calls for. La Pinada Bobal was a revelation for many, and the Iona Mr P Pinot Noir from South Africa had people going back for seconds.
Over at the Bubbles station, the Jean-Pol Hautbois Brut Grower Champagne held its own against everything around it â small producer, big personality. As did the Bodegas AvinyĂł Brut Reserva Cava.
The BBQ Reds table was built for this time of year â Rocca Antica Primitivo, Bodegas Navajas Crianza and Reserva, wines with the kind of warmth and depth that were made for long evenings outdoors.
And on the Summer Whites table, the Attis LĂas Finas AlbariĂąo and the Poderj Cococciola were two of the most talked-about pours of the evening â fresh, vibrant and full of character.
Every single one of them (and more!) is now in the sale.
20% off cases. 15% off single bottles. Until midnight Sunday 21st June.
Whether you were with us last night or you're discovering these wines for the first time, now is the time to stock up.
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Thank you to everyone who came along and made the first ever WineOnline.ie Summer Wine Festival such a brilliant night. We're already looking forward to the next one.
Will & the WineOnline Team
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Bouza do Rei Classic Albarino - 6 Bottle Case
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Country: Spain Region: Rias Baixas
Varietal: Albarino Vintage:Â 2022Â
Colour: White Style: Dry
Producer: Bodegas Bouza do Rei
Description:
Galicia is a very individual region within Spain, with a language and culture all of its own. It is also home to what is arguably Spain's greatest white grape, AlbariĂąo, which grows on the traditional pergolas throughout the RĂas Baixas area of Galicia.
Bouza do Rei is one of the best value wineries in Galicia. Working as a small cooperative, five local vineyard owners pool their resources to make Lagar de Bouza is fuller, rounder and uses more press wine to give
fullness of flavour.
The vines are grown in vineyards, supported on granite posts made by hewers. This is done in order to separate the stocks from the ground, thus protecting them from humidity and excessive vegetation. Cultivation of the vines in vineyards also favours their exposure to the sun and facilitates wine harvesting tasks and maintenance.
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Bouza do Rei Classic Albarino - 6 Bottle Case
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Country: Spain Region: Rias Baixas
Varietal: Albarino Vintage:Â 2022Â
Colour: White Style: Dry
Producer: Bodegas Bouza do Rei
Description:
Galicia is a very individual region within Spain, with a language and culture all of its own. It is also home to what is arguably Spain's greatest white grape, AlbariĂąo, which grows on the traditional pergolas throughout the RĂas Baixas area of Galicia.
Bouza do Rei is one of the best value wineries in Galicia. Working as a small cooperative, five local vineyard owners pool their resources to make Lagar de Bouza is fuller, rounder and uses more press wine to give
fullness of flavour.
The vines are grown in vineyards, supported on granite posts made by hewers. This is done in order to separate the stocks from the ground, thus protecting them from humidity and excessive vegetation. Cultivation of the vines in vineyards also favours their exposure to the sun and facilitates wine harvesting tasks and maintenance.
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Ruffino La Solataia Pinot Grigio - 6 Bottle Case
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Country Italy Region: Tuscany
Varietal:Â Pinot Grigio Vintage:Â 2024
Colour:Â White Style:Â Dry
Producer:Â Ruffino
We are excited to introduce La SolatĂŹa, Ruffinoâs bold new venture into contemporary Tuscan winemakingâa range that embraces experimentation while honouring heritage. Nestled in Monteriggioni, in the heart of Siena along the storied Francigena Road, La SolatĂŹa spans 85 sun-drenched hectares of rolling Tuscan hills. True to its name, meaning âbathed from the sun,â this vineyard is a radiant expression of place and innovation. Planted with a
diverse mix of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Syrah, the winesâcrafted in amphoraâshowcase a vibrant, informal character. The range includes a crisp Pinot Grigio, a refined Chianti Superiore, and a bold Tuscan Rosso IGT, all reflecting Ruffinoâs passion for reimagining Tuscan tradition.
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Ruffino La Solataia Pinot Grigio - 6 Bottle Case
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Country Italy Region: Tuscany
Varietal:Â Pinot Grigio Vintage:Â 2024
Colour:Â White Style:Â Dry
Producer:Â Ruffino
We are excited to introduce La SolatĂŹa, Ruffinoâs bold new venture into contemporary Tuscan winemakingâa range that embraces experimentation while honouring heritage. Nestled in Monteriggioni, in the heart of Siena along the storied Francigena Road, La SolatĂŹa spans 85 sun-drenched hectares of rolling Tuscan hills. True to its name, meaning âbathed from the sun,â this vineyard is a radiant expression of place and innovation. Planted with a
diverse mix of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Syrah, the winesâcrafted in amphoraâshowcase a vibrant, informal character. The range includes a crisp Pinot Grigio, a refined Chianti Superiore, and a bold Tuscan Rosso IGT, all reflecting Ruffinoâs passion for reimagining Tuscan tradition.
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Wildeberg Terroirs Chenin Blanc - 6 Bottle Case
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Country: South Africa Region: Franschhoek Region
Varietal:Â 100% Chenin Blanc Vintage: 2021
Producer: Wildeberg Wines Colour : White
Wine Maker: JD Rossouw
Description:
Wildeberg (âwild mountainâ) is literally a place âon the edgeâ, of Franschhoek and the mountains themselves. Formally an equestrian farm, the land has never before been planted under vine but this wild and magical mountain has an undefinable energy .
 The fact that only 10% of the property itself can be planted underlines the wild character of this place.Â
Wildeberg is our small farm in Franschhoek. Wildeberg Terroirs is an expression of the most exciting vineyard blocks we work with in the wider Coastal Region. This is a release of a Sauvignon Blanc from the steep slopes of the Simonsberg.
A single site Chenin Blanc from old bush vines grown on the Smuts Block which is old, dry-grown bush vines rooted in the rocky, granite seam outcrops that surface rarely in the otherwise deep, sandy loams between Table Mountain and Paarl. Hand-harvested bush vine fruit naturally fermented back at the farm at Wildeberg. As little work as possible is required in order to capture the site-specific energy of this fruit.
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Wildeberg Terroirs Chenin Blanc - 6 Bottle Case
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Country: South Africa Region: Franschhoek Region
Varietal:Â 100% Chenin Blanc Vintage: 2021
Producer: Wildeberg Wines Colour : White
Wine Maker: JD Rossouw
Description:
Wildeberg (âwild mountainâ) is literally a place âon the edgeâ, of Franschhoek and the mountains themselves. Formally an equestrian farm, the land has never before been planted under vine but this wild and magical mountain has an undefinable energy .
 The fact that only 10% of the property itself can be planted underlines the wild character of this place.Â
Wildeberg is our small farm in Franschhoek. Wildeberg Terroirs is an expression of the most exciting vineyard blocks we work with in the wider Coastal Region. This is a release of a Sauvignon Blanc from the steep slopes of the Simonsberg.
A single site Chenin Blanc from old bush vines grown on the Smuts Block which is old, dry-grown bush vines rooted in the rocky, granite seam outcrops that surface rarely in the otherwise deep, sandy loams between Table Mountain and Paarl. Hand-harvested bush vine fruit naturally fermented back at the farm at Wildeberg. As little work as possible is required in order to capture the site-specific energy of this fruit.
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Heaphy Estate Pinot Noir Nelson - 6 Bottle Case
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Country: New Zealand Region:NelsonÂ
Varietal:Â Pinot Noir Vintage:Â 2024
Category:Â Red Wine Style: Dry
Producer: Heaphy Estate
100% Pinot Noir from 3 vineyards in Tasman, Upper Moutere and Ruby Bay. Mostly handpicked and destemmed grapes that we process in open fermenters. Following dĂŠlestage twice a day for about 3 weeks to ensure a gentle extraction of colour and tannins, the grapes are pressed, and a portion will then go into barrels and puncheons where the wine will spend the next 10 months of its life. Topped regularly, the
malolactic fermentation happens when the winery warms up in spring. When the wine is ready, we filter the wine and bottle.
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Heaphy Estate Pinot Noir Nelson - 6 Bottle Case
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Country: New Zealand Region:NelsonÂ
Varietal:Â Pinot Noir Vintage:Â 2024
Category:Â Red Wine Style: Dry
Producer: Heaphy Estate
100% Pinot Noir from 3 vineyards in Tasman, Upper Moutere and Ruby Bay. Mostly handpicked and destemmed grapes that we process in open fermenters. Following dĂŠlestage twice a day for about 3 weeks to ensure a gentle extraction of colour and tannins, the grapes are pressed, and a portion will then go into barrels and puncheons where the wine will spend the next 10 months of its life. Topped regularly, the
malolactic fermentation happens when the winery warms up in spring. When the wine is ready, we filter the wine and bottle.
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Lusca Brut Perry - 6 Bottle Case
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Country: Ireland  Region: Leinster/ RushÂ
Varietal: Apples Vintage:Â NV
Colour:Â Red Style:Â Dry
Producer:Â Lusca Vineyard
Description:
A light fruity sparkling pear wine, vinified from special Perry pears grown at Lusca Vineyard. Effectively a "pear Champagne", as David Llewellyn produces this Perry by the time-honored traditional champagne method.Â
Delicately fruity on the nose, with rose petals and ripe melon aromas. On the palate, melons and gooseberries, with a balancing
refreshing acidity. Naturally light in alcohol, with just 8%.
A great Irish alternative to Prosecco or even champagne. Ideal as a refreshing bubbly, on its own or with food, or indeed as an aperitif, at any time of year.
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Lusca Brut Perry - 6 Bottle Case
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Country: Ireland  Region: Leinster/ RushÂ
Varietal: Apples Vintage:Â NV
Colour:Â Red Style:Â Dry
Producer:Â Lusca Vineyard
Description:
A light fruity sparkling pear wine, vinified from special Perry pears grown at Lusca Vineyard. Effectively a "pear Champagne", as David Llewellyn produces this Perry by the time-honored traditional champagne method.Â
Delicately fruity on the nose, with rose petals and ripe melon aromas. On the palate, melons and gooseberries, with a balancing
refreshing acidity. Naturally light in alcohol, with just 8%.
A great Irish alternative to Prosecco or even champagne. Ideal as a refreshing bubbly, on its own or with food, or indeed as an aperitif, at any time of year.
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Attis Fine Lees Albarino - 6 Bottle Case
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Country: Spain Region: Rias Baixas
Varietal:Â AlbariĂąo
Vintage:Â 2024 Colour: White Style: Dry
Producer: Bodegas Attis
Description:Â
Attis winery is located in the small village of MeaĂąo, in the center of the SalnĂŠs Valley on the Mount Penaguda foots and in front of Arosa and Pontevedra Estuaries. Its history goes back almost half a century. The AlbariĂąo, which today is produced in the modern facilities of the current winery, vineyards born from humble families of the Farina family. Production grew annually until in 2000 they decided to settle as a company under the Designation of Origin Rias Baixas.
Their wines, made by the French enologist Jean-François HÊbrard, the tables have conquered three continents, highlighting the individuality of its Albariùos, respecting above all the typical characteristics of the variety.
A rich, lightly oaked style of Albarino from expert winemakers Attis in Rias Baixas. Ripe apricot and peach aromas, a buttery salinity but balanced by fresh acidity. There is a pleasing crisp minerality on the finish.Â
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Attis Fine Lees Albarino - 6 Bottle Case
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Country: Spain Region: Rias Baixas
Varietal:Â AlbariĂąo
Vintage:Â 2024 Colour: White Style: Dry
Producer: Bodegas Attis
Description:Â
Attis winery is located in the small village of MeaĂąo, in the center of the SalnĂŠs Valley on the Mount Penaguda foots and in front of Arosa and Pontevedra Estuaries. Its history goes back almost half a century. The AlbariĂąo, which today is produced in the modern facilities of the current winery, vineyards born from humble families of the Farina family. Production grew annually until in 2000 they decided to settle as a company under the Designation of Origin Rias Baixas.
Their wines, made by the French enologist Jean-François HÊbrard, the tables have conquered three continents, highlighting the individuality of its Albariùos, respecting above all the typical characteristics of the variety.
A rich, lightly oaked style of Albarino from expert winemakers Attis in Rias Baixas. Ripe apricot and peach aromas, a buttery salinity but balanced by fresh acidity. There is a pleasing crisp minerality on the finish.Â
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Cami del Drac, Carignan Noir, Vielle's Vignes, IGP CĂ´tes Catalanes - 6 Bottle Case
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Country: France Region: Languedoc
Varietal: Carignan Noir 100%
Vintage: 2022 Colour: Red Style: Robust
Producer: Terres Fideles
Description:
Between the land and the sea - Roussillon, a wild and raw region with a remarkable history embedded in its landscape. Sat within a natural amphitheatre open to the Mediterranean to the east and bordered by three mountain ranges: the Corbières to the north, the PyrÊnÊes and Mount Canigou to the west, and the Albères to the south. The three rivers
running west to east through the plains being the; Agly, TĂŞt and Tech, also bring reason for the geological complexity and the range of terrain /altitudes and micro-climates within the relatively small area. It takes less than an hour to travel from our highest, wildest vineyards at the very back of the region, nestled up in the mountains, to the narrow terraces perched on cliff faces with the sea directly below in Collioure. And all the places in between;
ThisNEWrange embodies the spirit of the place and the people who have journeyed through its gorges and valleys leaving stories and folktales behind CamĂ del Drac(the path of the dragon)celebrates one such story. The dragon, said to have lived in the region, now immortalised in a natural rock
formation atop the CrĂŞte de Serrabonne.
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Cami del Drac, Carignan Noir, Vielle's Vignes, IGP CĂ´tes Catalanes - 6 Bottle Case
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Country: France Region: Languedoc
Varietal: Carignan Noir 100%
Vintage: 2022 Colour: Red Style: Robust
Producer: Terres Fideles
Description:
Between the land and the sea - Roussillon, a wild and raw region with a remarkable history embedded in its landscape. Sat within a natural amphitheatre open to the Mediterranean to the east and bordered by three mountain ranges: the Corbières to the north, the PyrÊnÊes and Mount Canigou to the west, and the Albères to the south. The three rivers
running west to east through the plains being the; Agly, TĂŞt and Tech, also bring reason for the geological complexity and the range of terrain /altitudes and micro-climates within the relatively small area. It takes less than an hour to travel from our highest, wildest vineyards at the very back of the region, nestled up in the mountains, to the narrow terraces perched on cliff faces with the sea directly below in Collioure. And all the places in between;
ThisNEWrange embodies the spirit of the place and the people who have journeyed through its gorges and valleys leaving stories and folktales behind CamĂ del Drac(the path of the dragon)celebrates one such story. The dragon, said to have lived in the region, now immortalised in a natural rock
formation atop the CrĂŞte de Serrabonne.
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