Archive for the ‘Competition’ Category

Beaujolais Nouveau: Case giveaway

Posted on November 14th, 2011 20 Comments

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Bríge Dowdall It’s that time of year again and along with men sporting ridiculous moustaches, another modern tradition is the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau. Like last year it’s thanks to Febvre, wine importer and distributor. A reminder of what Beaujolais Nouveau is An early release of this year’s harvest from Beaujolais. What’s it like? The grape [...]

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Bolli goes Willy Wonka with 5 golden tickets

Posted on June 9th, 2011 No Comments yet

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On 8th July 2011, Champagne Bollinger will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of their cuvées, the Bollinger R.D. and in a Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory inspired moment, Bollinger will be bringing five members to participate in the celebrations. The competition is called “Life can be perfect” and the five winners will be invited to a [...]

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Competition: win a €500 Fallon & Byrne hamper for Father’s Day

Posted on June 5th, 2011 106 Comments

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Winner announced: commenter #3: Kristin   Wyndham Estate are giving away a Fallon & Byrne hamper on sourgrapes.ie worth €500 to celebrate Father’s Day. What’s inside? The hampers are filled with oils, vinegars, drinks, chocolates, teas, coffees, spices and Wyndham Estate Bin 555 Shiraz. Your father may well prefer a good bottle of wine and some good [...]

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Win a magnum of St. Véran (3 prizes)

Posted on December 11th, 2010 No Comments yet

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Win, win, win – 3 prizes of a magnum of a St. Véran, a very decent white Burgundy.

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YAG! Yet another giveaway: Indomita Polera Gift Set

Posted on December 7th, 2010 No Comments yet

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Another case of wine to giveaway to a loyal Sour Grape.

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Two pairs of tickets going for the Food & Wine Christmas Show 26-28th Movember, RDS

Posted on November 17th, 2010 9 Comments

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sourgrapes.ie, a wine blog or a gift that just keeps giving? Two pairs of tickets to the Food and Wine Fair (Movember, 26-28th) are up for grabs inside.

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Winners announced: Beaujolais case winners

Posted on November 16th, 2010 18 Comments

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Two cases of Beaujolais to give away. Pop a comment inside to enter.

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Ranelagh Uncorked! Wine Festival, 15th-19th November (WINNER ANNOUNCED)

Posted on November 15th, 2010 26 Comments

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Plenty of wine fairs coming up over the next couple of weeks. This was is different in that it lasts five days.

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Want to dine in RTÉ’s “The Restaurant”?

Posted on September 19th, 2009 No Comments yet

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  • Are you a foodie who loves to eat out?
  • Do you know your chilli from your cayenne?
  • Know your Pouilly Fumé from your Pouilly Fuissé?

Then you’re in luck. Apply to be a diner on the upcoming series, The Restaurant.

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Competition time: win a year’s subscription to jancisrobinson.com

Posted on July 17th, 2009 39 Comments

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New competition on sourgrapes.ie, and arguably the best one yet: win an annual subscription to Jancis Robinson’s website.

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