Learn about wine from one of the best

Alain Bras is one of Irelands well known wine experts. His vast knowledge on wine has been accumulated over the past 31 years from being a restaurant owner, to becoming a sommelier in Relais & Chateaux hotels, creating award winning wine cellars, to becoming a Caviste Sommelier and opening his own wine boutique in Kenmare, Co. Kerry with his wife Christine. Alain is also a wine Lecturer for the past 20 years, lecturing on WSET Certificate courses and has won many awards and accolades over the years.

Along with the above Alain nurtures his love of wine by travelling extensively to all the great wine regions of the world, and attends many tastings and master-classes on a yearly basis, this allows him to hand-pick only the best wines from wine producers who have great passion and dedication.

Alain's Main Awards and Accolades

• WSET Certified Lecturer.
• Sopexa Award for Best Sommelier of French Wines and Spirit.
• The Jameson Best Wine List in 2000.
• Sommelier of the Year in Ireland in 2001.
• Woodford Bourne Most Stylish Sommelier of the Year in 2003.
• Ruinart Best Sommelier in Ireland 2004.
• Semi-Finalist in the World Sommelier Competition in Athens, Greece 2004.

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SCHOOL OF WINE

Alain Bras Kenmare School of Wine

Where we are dedicated to the teaching and passion of all that is wine. Our courses and wine activities are designed to suit everyone; from the serious WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) certified courses to wine presentations, tastings, weekend activities and corporate events. In Vino Veritas (In Wine there is Truth).

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Presentations

For groups of 10 or more you can avail of his expertise around a Wine Tasting Presentation or a Whiskey Tasting. This is a unique way to make a group gathering or occasion very special. The tasting will be conducted in a relaxed atmosphere and lasts up to 2 hours. For the tastings

Alain selects a range of fine wines or whiskeys tailored for your group. Delicious selections of canapés can be supplied on request. Alain is based in the beautiful heritage town of Kenmare, Co. Kerry but is also available to travel.

Vanilla Grape Limited – www.vgwines.com

Home of Quality Wines, Artisan Handmade Chocolates, Cuban Coffee and Cigars

 Order your Christmas Hampers, Wines or gift vouchers between now

and 15th November and get 10% off all orders over €120.00.

 Also remember that we have free delivery anywhere in the republic of Ireland on full wine case orders (mixed cases available!).

 Avail of the wine expect, Alain Bras’ invaluable advice on choosing the perfect Christmas Wines for you!

Vanilla Grape Limited, “Eugenes”,

12 Henry Street, Kenmare, Co. Kerry

Tel 064 6640694

email info@vgwines.com

web www.vgwines.com

On-Line Shop

P 064 6640694
M 087 9473680

Please contact Alain or Christine Bras for further details or to make a booking.