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Wedding Wines at Molloys
Introduction
Buying your wines separate to your wedding venue package can prove attractive for many couples. Saving money is one aspect. Another is that for the same money, you can often drink much better wines than the house wines offered.
It takes a little bit of forward planning, but can often be worth it. The decision will depend largely on the corkage rate, so do a quick calculation at the outset to see if it is worth it.
Molloys’ selection of well-priced wedding wines has very broad appeal. These wines are sourced directly from the vineyard, passing on the saving to you. While the low prices may surprise you, take comfort in the fact that many of these wines have been highly praised in the press.
White Wines
Pinot Grigio, Vivolo Italy €7.99
Dry, with crisp acidity, medium-bodied. Flavours of almonds, pears, green apples.
Domaine Caude Val Sauvignon Blanc France €8.99
“Light, fresh and crisp with pleasant green fruits, this is a keenly priced easy-drinking Sauvignon” - Irish Times
Domaine Caude Val Chardonnay France €8.99
Dry with light buttery flavours, intense lime, some toastiness and mineral character. Medium-bodied. (Gently oaked).
Sancerre La Chenaye Loire, France €14.99
Elegant, fresh floral, minerally aromas. Lemon, leafy herbaceousness, minerally flavours.
Red Wines
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Vivolo Italy €8.99
Dry, medium-bodied. Redcurrants, red plums, with a hint of pepperiness. Delicious lingering spicy, herbal finish, with soft smooth tannins.
Domaine Caude Val Merlot France €8.99
“Medium weight with lovely blackberry and vanilla flavours and a hint of spice” – Irish Mail on Sunday.
Ch. Donjon Minervois ‘Grande Tradition’ France €10.25
Wonderful layers of flavours: lead pencil, wood, blackcurrant, blueberry, vanilla and a lovely long spicy finish. Medium tannins and body.
Ch. Boucarut Côtes du Rhône Rhône, France €9.99
“Friendly, rounded wine with plenty of concentration, ripe soft dark fruits and a smooth finish” – Irish Times Wines of the Year 2011
Vina Pilar, Ribera del Duero Spain €13.99
“excellent intensity of rich dark fruits with a subtle, leathery, meaty background and good length. Big enough but not a bully.” The Irish Times.
Sparkling Wines
La Marca Prosecco Spumante Italy €16.49
Fresh fully-sparkling wine with a vibrant bouquet of apple, white peach and honeysuckle and acidity.
Wedding Wines FAQ
Corkage. Check the policy at your wedding venue & negotiate the corkage rate at the outset.
Quantities: Allow ½ bottle per person.
Red:White proportions: the current norm is for 50:50. If your wedding is during the summer, you may wish to veer slightly more towards white – 60:40 would be good.
Sparkling wine quantities: Champagne flutes will give 8-9 glasses per bottle. Allow 1.5 glasses for a sparkling reception (it doesn’t really matter if you run out, as your guests will gravitate to the bar); 1 glass per head for a sparkling toast.
Samples – taste the wines beforehand for reassurance. Wine is highly subjective, so don’t pander to everyone’s tastes. Stick to 2 basic principles: ‘Budget’ and ‘Broad appeal.’
Delivery: Free
Discounts: our wines are keenly priced and reflect our direct from vineyard approach. No further discounts apply.
Sale or Return: We will refund you for whatever wines are returned, once they are in good condition.
Food & Wine matching: See our handy guide below.
Advice: Contact us for further advice at enquiries@molloygroup.ie
Special wines: Can I have different wines at the wedding table? Yes, but ask the servers to be discreet about it!
Tips
Allow time to organise the wines. Large orders may take a few days to assemble (we want to make sure there are no mistakes on your big day!).
Remember the “B’s: Budget & Broad Appeal: Choose a sensibly-priced wine with broad appeal, rather than a wine which might challenge palates. Soft fruity reds, and fruity whites with medium acidity work best for a mixed audience.
Try the wines with the food. For tips, see our food & wine matching guide.
Less recognised wines show that you have put some thought into your selection, and people tend to like the concept of drinking French wine, particularly when someone else has gone to the bother of choosing it! Recognised branded wines can often tempt your guests to calculate how much you have spent!
Appoint a trusted friend to monitor quantities used on the day, and organise for returns to be collected.
Food & Wine Matching advice: While matching food and wine is quite personal, the following guide indicates which pairings will have the greatest appeal for typical wedding menus:
