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The Wine Buff Portarlington

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Sustainably farmed wines direct from family-run Vineyards to The Wine Buff Portarlington. Expert adv Extraordinary wines at ordinary prices is our motto.

We stock quality wines from small independent vineyards from France, Italy, Spain and around the primary wine producing countries of the world. Our shop is located in the middle of the main street in Portarlington, Co.Laois where we provide our wines to a growing group of regular customers. We specialise in providing wines for weddings or any other family occasion so come in a talk to us about you

r needs. We offer trade prices on our wines to bars, hotels and restaurants so you should be seeing your favourite quality wines in local establishments very shortly.

24/12/2024

We wish you and yours a Christmas full of happiness and love! 🎄❄️🎅🍷

21/12/2024

There’s something for everyone in The Wine Buff! You can choose any wine and create your own gift box or... ask us for advice to select the perfect gift for you! 🎄✨🎅

19/12/2024

For your magical Christmas dinner.

17/12/2024

Ho-Ho-Ho! Santa is very busy delivering The Wine Buff gifts.

14/12/2024

Our shop is open every day until Christmas.

12/12/2024

Unique terroir, a legendary winemaker, a great wine to try.

11/12/2024

The best price/quality corporate or private wine gifts, carefully selected and exclusive to The Wine Buff in Ireland.
Request our Christmas brochure today.

07/12/2024

01/12/2024

30/11/2024

It’s really Pinot Noir time of the year. Try one a the best price/quality Pinot Noirs New Zealand can offer.
"Attractively fruited and complex at the same time, the wine offers dark berry flavours with nuances of toasted spice, olive, tar and almond. It's plump and fleshy with succulent fruit flavours, leading to a persistent, elegantly dry finish." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Even just to look at the colour, it’s beautiful, rich ruby red, definitely one to enjoy with all senses.

28/11/2024

The Wine Buff has the answer to all your wine gift needs. Call in for personalised advice and help. Shopping can be fun.

23/11/2024

We don’t mind the cold from the warm room, in front of the fire and a glass of port in our hand.
The Van Zeller Ruby is matured in large oak vats called ‘tonels’, which keeps its young red fruity characters of cherry and raspberry.
In the mouth it is full bodied and dense with clear tannins with some fruity nuances evocative of plum and black fruit jam.
Good with Blue Cheese, Fruit cake and, dare to mention, Christmas pudding.

19/11/2024

Our Contours Collection Sauvignon Blanc cranks up the refreshment factor. Zesty and aromatic, it brings a burst of green pepper, tropical fruit flair, and a bouquet that’ll leave you smiling. Each crisp sip shouts "Refreshing!"

It’s a total budget friendly bliss!

Ideal for sipping wrapped in a blanket on chilly nights.

16/11/2024

You thought only Burgundy can produce big Chardonnays? Think again!

Just arrived to Ireland, exclusive to The Wine Buff, Diemersdal Chardonnay Reserve has received 94 points in The Prescient Old Vine Project Report 2024, showcasing SA’s best wines from Certified Heritage Vineyards (vines that are 35 years and older).

This wine has pure, vibrant flavors of yellow stone fruit and citrus, complemented by a characteristic hint of nuttiness. Its layered structure brings a classic balance of zest and freshness, leading to a long, cool, and refreshing finish.

Get your bottle of this stunning Chardonnay Reserve, light the fire and prepare to be blown away!

14/11/2024

Rosé for lunch? Yes, please!
The Château Haut Maurin is a merlot based rosé, with a fragrance of wild strawberries and hints of blackcurrant. Similar flavours on the palate with a dash of cranberry and cherry. It’s another great price/quality wine from The Wine Buff.
Serve chilled for the refreshing crispness.

Address

Main Street
Portarlington
CO.LAOIS

Opening Hours

Friday	11am - 6:30pm
Saturday	11am - 6:30pm

Website

https://www.thewinebuff.com/the-wine-buff-portarlington

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Our Story

The Wine Buff Portarlington are located on the Main Street in Portarlington and opened our doors in August 2013. The premises has housed a number of different business over the years but for the people of Portarlington over a certain age it will forever be Kitty Lawlors sweet shop. Since the first day, we have been working on promoting the Wine Buff extraordinary wine at ordinary wines to the people of Portarlington and surrounding areas. The tasting of the wine of the month has proved to be a big hit with our customers very appreciative of the opportunity to sample something they may not have previously tried.

Owners and managers David & Dawn Hainsworth opened the shop following David being made redundant from the financial services industry during the recession. They are developing our knowledge of the Wine Buff fantastic wines and every day their knowledge grows. Dawn runs the shop on a daily basis and has a growing regular customer base. David is from Portarlington while Dawn is a native of Kilrickle in East Galway and are parents of three grown daughters.

David tends to favour Argentinian Malbec or Pinotage from South Africa but does like to treat himself with a nice Beaujolais and more specifically a Fleurie from time to time. With wines like this steak is high on the list of desired foods but following a trip to South, Africa Ostrich has to be the tops.