The Corkscrew's wine blog

Hello March We have just leaped into what will be the most extraordinary month for The Corkscrew. March marks our Birthday, and we always begin with fantastic deals, so we are starting off this month with our Spanish Wine Sale. Turning 20 brings more than just offers; we wanted something special to commemorate this significant milestone. While we can't reveal... read more

Ends January 31st   Greetings and best wishes for the New Year from The Corkscrew team! As we embrace 2024, thoughts of Christmas have faded into the past and we are looking forward to a successful and prosperous New Year. This year, we're ahead of schedule with our January Sale, and let me tell you, it's our most impressive one... read more

Massive Savings To Coincide With International Merlot Day (November 7th)   November is undoubtedly one of the busiest months in the wine world; not only are we gearing up towards the festive season, but there are also many "wine days". Tomorrow is International Merlot Day, it's one of the newest wine days which is believed to have been "Hallmarked" to... read more

Grab It Now!! Hellhohoho October How did we get here? There are just under 12 weeks to go until Christmas Day. That's not long to prepare for the big day, organise Christmas get togethers, buy the presents and write all those cards. Many of you have been asking for it (yes we are a little later this year) and we're... read more

Almost Back To School It's hard to believe it's almost that time of year again. We're kicking off our Back To School offers with fabulous savings on some pre-selected cases giving you a chance to try something new. So whether you're celebrating or drowning your sorrows, we can ease the pressure on your wallet with some great savings from our... read more

Raise A Glass Of Rosé This June Welcome June, the month of exams, eating al fresco, Father's Day, the summer solstice, International Rosé Day and our big move is finally here. With so much to do before we go, it's becoming a little daunting, and we found ourselves turning to the hottest wine trend around this time of year with... read more

Our New Case Of The Month For many, the weekend gently begins on a Thursday, except for those in retail; however, today will give us two causes to start celebrating. Firstly, it's our most senior team members' birthday. We'd like to take this opportunity to wish the original founder of The Corkscrew, Mr Peter Foley, a very Happy Birthday. We... read more

Must-Have Malbec World Day Case Celebrate Malbec World Day this April 17th by purchasing our limited edition mixed Must Have Malbec World Day Case. Malbec is one of the world’s most versatile wines. Malbec's lush ripe fruit, distinct spiciness and velvety texture make this varietal hugely appealing. It is much more than just a wine. It is elegant, versatile and... read more

Come See What's Just Landed We're absolutely delighted to let you know that some of our Christmas gifts have started landing in the warehouse. Our most recent arrivals are certainly drawing attention to themselves, and we're sure they'll soon be a feature in many kitchens across the Country. Champagne always makes a great gift, but when presented in a collector's... read more

BACKTOSCHOOL2022 Now that the kids are back to school, we need to celebrate. We were going to pick a few wines to mark the occasion, but we decided that we're all old enough to make our own decisions. So, from now until midnight Sunday, you can avail of 20% discount on your favourite wines!! As per usual, this discount is... read more