Wine Tasting Experience

Choose from our five wine tasting experiences: Sensory Exploration, Hidden Treasures, Time Will Tell, Inside Burgundy and Beyond Everything Wine Experience. Each guided tasting will bring you on a specialty curated journey and transport you to the vineyards of the beloved wine lands.

Learn about the physiology of taste and how to evaluate acidity, tannins, residual sugar and other structural elements of wine. Start building your wine description vocabulary. Gain confidence in knowing and describing the wines you like. This tasting is designed to give you great basic knowledge, whilst also being an enjoyable experience, whether it is your first wine tasting or you want to further develop the practice of tasting wines. The tasting of six wines will focus on the structure of wine, various styles and main grape varieties.

Discover wines and regions that embody exceptional quality, unique flavours and captivating history. This tasting will give you enough insight so you are not only able to spot the hidden gem on any wine list, but you will also have the ability to impress any wine connoisseur! This tasting of five wines will focus on the history and local varieties of these hidden treasures.

A storytelling-driven tasting celebrating the legacy of the historic “Wine Geese”, Irish families who emigrated to France and became influential figures in the Bordeaux wine industry. This tasting highlights the legacy of the Irish Wine Geese through a curated selection of wines with Irish connections, both historic and contemporary.

You may discover:

• Wines from historic Irish-founded estates
• Bottles crafted by modern Irish winemakers around the world
• Stories that connect each glass to a journey that began in Ireland

We invite you to explore this collection with our sommeliers and experience a story that spans centuries, continents, and cultures. Each bottle is more than a wine—it is part of a journey. “From Ireland to the world—and back again, in your glass.”

Surrender yourself to the complexity of wines from the most sought after wine region in the world. Are you a Chambolle or a Gevry wine lover? What is the difference between Chassange-Montrachet and Montrachet itself? These are the questions we will look to answer, along with discovering which commune you should gravitate towards in the future based on your palate. This tasting of five wines will clarify Burgundian wine law, the stylistic differences between villages and the value of wines from this region.

The wine tasting at Adare Manor is an exclusive, multi-sensory experience, discreetly tucked away within our private wine cellar behind the scenes. Here, our sommelier team will guide you through a personalised tasting journey, thoughtfully curated from over a thousand exceptional bottles that line the shelves of The Cellar. Among the most exclusive experiences at Adare Manor, this intimate tasting is available to guests by appointment only. Contact our team to plan your wine tasting at Adare Manor.

The wine tasting at Adare Manor takes place in the intimate setting of The Oak Room wine cellar. The beautifully restored space features 18m walls lined with rare wines in dark oak shelving, centred around a striking marble table for exclusive tastings and private dining. Make an enquiry now to book your wine tasting in The Cellar.

Yes, to ensure availability and the best possible experience, we encourage guests to book the Wine Tasting Experience as much in advance as possible. This experience is available to guests only, hence you must be staying at the resort to make a wine tasting booking. Please note that reservations must be made at least 72 hours prior to your preferred date to guarantee availability. Get in contact with our team to book your wine tasting experience in advance.

When planning a wine tasting at Adare Manor, guests can choose from five unique experiences. Each guided tasting offers a specially curated journey, transporting you to some of the world’s most celebrated wine regions. The five experiences include:

• Sensory Exploration: This tasting is designed for beginner wine enthusiasts. It introduces the fundamentals of wine tasting, exploring the physiology of taste while maintaining a light-hearted and enjoyable atmosphere. Guests will sample six wines, focusing on the structure of wine, different styles, and key grape varieties.
• Hidden Treasures: This tasting focuses on wines and regions that embody exceptional quality, unique flavours and captivating history. Our sommelier will focus on the history and local varieties of the hidden treasures of wine, allowing you to impress any wine connoisseur.
• Irish Wine Geese: A storytelling-driven tasting celebrating the legacy of the historic “Wine Geese”, Irish families who emigrated to France and became influential figures in the Bordeaux wine industry. The tasting explores wines with Irish connections, both historic and contemporary.
• Inside Burgundy: Explore the complexity of wines from one of the most sought-after wine regions in the world, Burgundy. This tasting of five wines will clarify Burgundian wine law, the stylistic differences between villages and the value of wines from this region.
• Beyond Everything Wine Experience: This experience is perfect for the seasoned wine connoisseur, fully tailored to your interests and previous tasting experiences. Whether you wish to explore a specific region or a particular wine, our team will be delighted to create a personalised tasting perfectly suited to you.

To organise a wine tasting experience please contact our dining team.

While all our wine tastings are tailored to each guest, the Beyond Everything Wine Experience offers the highest level of customisation. It is ideally suited to the seasoned wine connoisseur who knows precisely what they enjoy or what they have yet to discover. To learn more about the workings and organisation of this personalised wine experience at Adare Manor contact our team now.

The Cellar at Adare Manor holds a vast selection of wines, homing over a thousand specially selected bottles from around the world. The wines which were hand-picked to provide guests with unparalleled choice and quality, range from familiar favourites to the rarest, most exclusive bottles of wine available worldwide. Enquire now to visit The Cellar for a wine tasting.

The Wine Tasting Experience at Adare Manor is ideal for groups, offering a unique and memorable way to celebrate a special occasion. However, there are limits on guest numbers in The Cellar considering its small and intimate nature. Each event is tailored to your preferences, so we recommend speaking with our team to explore the best options for your gathering. Our expert team would be delighted to assist in planning every detail. Contact us today to begin creating an unforgettable celebration.

While all wines featured in our experiences are selected for their quality and provenance, certain tastings may include rare or vintage bottles as part of the journey.

In particular, some experiences may feature older vintages where they best support the theme and storytelling of the tasting. This is especially true within our curated journeys and bespoke experiences, where selections can be tailored to guest preferences.

For guests wishing to explore rare, limited-production, or vintage wines, our sommelier team can incorporate these into a personalised tasting experience designed in advance.
To customise your wine tasting at Adare Manor, please contact our dining team prior to your visit.

The wine tasting packages at Adare Manor are all varying in focus and intensity, offering something suitable for both a beginner wine enthusiast and a seasoned connoisseur. There are four different types of experiences that each carry a degree of flexibility and variability dependant on your interests and expertise. The fifth experience, Beyond Everything Wine Experience, is completely bespoke, recommended to highly experienced wine connoisseurs. Enquire now to learn about all of our wine tasting experiences and which is the best for you.