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Below is a comprehensive list of top wine importers in Ireland, with address and contact details.
Barry & Fitzwilliam was established in 1982 is Irelands pre-eminent independent national drinks distributor. The company is headquartered at a modern bonded warehouse facility at Airport Road in Cork with an administration centre in Dublin. Barry & Fitzwilliam is recently Irelands largest independent Premium Drinks Distributor. They represent an exceptional portfolio of international brands, the company carries over 120 Premium wines, Spirits and Beer brands. Operating from extensive warehousing and administration facilities based in Cork and Dublin, Barry & Fitzwilliam has a direct route to market and is committed to effective nationwide distribution emphasising on Customer Care.
Location & Contact:
Ballycurreen Industrial Park,
Airport Road, Cork, Ireland.
(Tel): +353 (0) 21 432 09 00
(Fax): +353 (0) 21 432 09 10
Email: info@bandf.ie
Cassidy Wines commenced trading in 1977. The company was begun by Kevin Cassidy and till today the Cassidy Wines remains a family owned business managed by Neil Cassidy.
The continued success of Cassidy Wines is based on their ability to respond to the ever-evolving demands of the Irish wine consumer. They work with their many long-established partners to source new and interesting wines to provide value and enjoyment.
Providing a world class service to each of their customers is a clear priority. Their head office is based in a modern bonded warehouse facility at Citywest Business Campus. With complete control of their distribution network their service is unrivalled.
Location & Contacts:
Magna Drive,
Citywest Business Campus,
Dublin 24,
Ireland
(Tel): 353 1 466 8900
(Fax): 353 1 466 8932
Email: contact@cassidywines.com
Edward Dillon was founded in 1867, a leading distributor of premium spirit and wine brands in the Republic of Ireland with a world class portfolio of category leading brands. As befits a company owned by three of the biggest Spirit companies in the world – Moët Hennessy, Bacardi-Martini & Brown-Forman – they have a world-class portfolio of premium brands. Their company and their brands are perfectly positioned to meet the customers’ demands and in turn offer relevance to the needs of today’s consumer.
Location & Contact:
Edward Dillon & Co. Ltd.. Estuary House, Block P7, East Point Business Park, Fairview,Dublin 3, Ireland.
Registered in Dublin, Ireland, Registration no. 4305
(Tel): +353 1 819 3300,
(Fax): +353 1 855 5852,
Enowine is a family-owned wine importing company selling a complete package of wines to hotels and restaurants across Ireland. Over the years, they have gradually and painstakingly sought out wines of character and class. They specialise in the authentic produce of small, family-owned, quality-driven wineries that share their passion for quality and their drive for excellence. From their base just off the M3 motorway at Navan, they offer you wines from all the major wine-producing regions of the world backed up by value for money, excellent service and top-class support.
Location & Contact:
Unit 14
East Mullaghboy Industrial Estate
Navan, Co. Meath
(Tel): +353 46 9073613
(Fax): +353 46 9073614
Email: info@enowine.ie
Searsons wine merchants are well-known independant wine shop in Monkstown, offering wines made with the expertise and creativity of some of the finest independent producers in the world. There shelves are hampered with interesting authentic wines and there’s a wide choice to suit every kind of occasion. They have a range of wine from all over the world to satisfy the need of each customer.
Location & Contact:
Searsons Wine Merchants
10A Monkstown Crescent,
Monkstown Village,
Co. Dublin
A94 FW11
(Tel): +353 (0)1 280 0405
Email: shop@searsons.com
Tindal Wine Merchants, established in 2004, is a family owned company importing some of the very best wines from around the world for distribution to the trade. They represent many top wineries world-wide, continuing to add to their growing portfolio. In September 2014 they took over Searsons’ wholesale list and team to bring a greater range and extend their reach of supply to members of the wine trade in Ireland. As WSET approved program providers they regularly conduct courses covering all levels of wine & spirit training.
Location & Contact:
Tindal Wine Merchants,
B4 Centrepoint,
Rosemount Business Park,
Ballycoolin, Dublin 11, Ireland.
(Tel): +353 (0)1 866 5680
Email: sales@tindalwine.com
They are a Wine and Spirit Distribution Company located in Galway in the west of Ireland. They offer a product range that covers almost 2500 products. The company has diversified to incorporate many services including the direct importation of wines from a wide variety of countries; offering both new world and old world wines, the provision of speciality wedding wines, speciality wines, spirits, and much more. Whatever client’s needs, be it developing their drinks portfolio, stocking your bar or nightclub, assembling a wine list, introducing a cocktail menu or selecting a wine for a special event, their skilled staff would be delighted to help and advice. Their expert team are trained in selecting and suggesting the perfect products to match the needs of their customers. J & C Kenny Ltd continues to adapt to the ever-changing market needs and continues to flourish in response to customer requirements.
Location & Contact:
Unit 9, Oranmore Business Park,
Oranmore, Co. Galaway
(Tel): 091 794308
Bubble Brothers was established in 1997 as a Cork-based importer, distributor and retailer of distinctive, delicious wines and champagnes. Since the early days, they have tried to find the most exciting wines to keep up with evolving tastes in wine in Ireland, and they've developed along the way a reputation for finding and promoting unfamiliar, authentic wines and grower champagnes. They work with a number of smaller wineries around the world, but also are agents for internationally recognized brands such as Avignonesi, Beaucastel and Mas Amiel. There is a small staff of enthusiasts manages all aspects of the business, dealing with suppliers, shippers, retail and trade customers from offices at the Marina. They aim to provide prompt assistance with any enquiries they may have about their products or services.
Location & Contact:
Location 1:
Wine Depot, Marina Commercial Park
Centre Park Road
Cork
T12 ND2W
(Tel): 021 431 6000
Location 2:
English Market
Grand Parade
Cork
T12 NC8Y
(Tel): 021 425 4641
Pasquale Cavaliere and his wife Christine Hewitt found A Taste of Italy in 2005. A Taste of Italy’s purpose was to become a leading importer for medium to high quality Italian wines in Ireland. The passion behind wine, the charm of the wineries and their traditions, the commitment and the patience behind every bottle, the beauty of each vineyard drive every day their mission: Providing a unique quality product at a world class service to each of our customers.
Over the years they also have experimented with another important Italian product – coffee.
Location & Contacts:
Unit 17, Enterprise Centre
Gorey Business Park
Ramstown
Gorey
Co. Wexford
Y25 Y2C8
(Tel): +353 (0)53 9420709
Email: info@atasteofitaly.ie
Classic drinks are today’s established importer with a portfolio with over 600 wines. Apart from the supply of Wines, Spirits and Beers, they offer bespoke training to the on-trade sector – so that the passion and skill of the winemaker is carried all the way through from vine to dine at the table the wine is served.
Location & Contact:
Unit 5, OC Commercial Park Little Island Co. Cork
(Tel): +353 21 4510066
Email: sales@classicdrinks.ie
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