Storms have a way of revealing the truth about land. You can talk about drainage, water flow, and maintenance all year long but it’s only when a proper storm arrives that you find out whether the system actually works. During Storm Chandra, river levels rose sharply...

The 27th of December is a strange day on a farm. Christmas has just passed, the body is a little slower than usual, and the temptation to ease gently into the new year is strong. But farming doesn’t really work like that. This year, the return to work at Irish Wine...

On the 10th of May, Trevor Austin planted grass seed in our Main Field at Irish Wine Estates. At the time, we were already four weeks into a drought. The ground was bone dry, dust rising with every step, and soil moisture was almost non-existent. But the weather...

Anyone who works the land in Ireland knows one universal truth: never pray for rain… not unless you’re prepared for what happens next. This story begins on our main field at Irish Wine Estates, where we recently reseeded the ground during what felt like the longest...

When people think of vineyards in Ireland, most imagine green fields, rain, and rolling hills not rows of vines. But here at Irish Wine Estates, we’re proving that Ireland has the potential to become one of the world’s most exciting cool-climate wine regions. In our...

Recently, we had the pleasure of welcoming David Llewellyn, the founder of Lusca Vineyard, to Irish Wine Estates in Offaly. As one of the pioneers of modern Irish viticulture, David brought with him a wealth of knowledge, practical insights, and encouragement for our...

When visitors imagine Irish drinks, whiskey, stout, and craft beers often spring to mind. But today, a new experience is emerging - wine tours in Ireland. With pioneering vineyards planting vines across the country and estates like Irish Wine Estates in Offaly...

For centuries, Ireland has been celebrated for whiskey, stout, and hospitality - but now, a new tradition is emerging. Wine in Ireland is no longer just a curiosity; it’s becoming a reality, with pioneering vineyards planting vines, experimenting with grape varieties,...

When people think of wine tasting, they often picture France’s Champagne region, Italy’s rolling Tuscan hills, or California’s Napa Valley. But today, a new location is quietly entering the global wine conversation: Ireland. At Irish Wine Estates in Offaly, we are...

When you hear the phrase Irish Wine Estates, it might sound surprising. After all, Ireland is far better known for whiskey, stout, and rolling green pastures than for grapevines. But that’s exactly why our journey is so exciting. We’re building something new: a wine...