These are the 12 wines we discovered in 2025 that inspired us most. At various tastings our team tasted over 600 wines throughout the year and we always rate them based on quality, value and the ‘Would I want another glass’ scale which rates from 1–10, with 10 being highest. It was hard of course to narrow it to just 12 wines, but we are delighted to present what we see as the 12 best wines in Independent retail in Ireland in 2025. There are 6 reds and 6 whites and they are available as a mixed dozen with 15% off, with one bottle of each wine, while stocks last. For the first time you can also order a 6 or 12 bottle case of all reds, or all whites too.

Ruffino La Solataia Pinot Grigio
Tuscany, Italy
Not all Pinot Grigio is created equally. In Spring 2025, we tasted this Pinot Grigio from Ruffino & we were really impressed.
Standing out here is the minerality this wine has. The vines are planted in Schist and granite soils & they produce a wine of remarkable freshness & intensity.
Its lovely to taste a Pinot Grigio at this level, because there isn’t much of it around.
RRP: €21
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Abel Mendoza Jarrarte Blanco
Rioja, Spain
‘If I could only drink one wine for the rest of my lifetime, this would be it’ says Will at WineOnline.ie.
The Producer makes small plot wines in the hills of Rioja & is relatively ungheard of. Abel Mendoza is obsessive about terroir and producing the best wines from the land he’s been given.
If you do try this one, don’t tell too many people about it! It has all the hallmarks of Burgundy, without any oak, and without the price-tag.
RRP: €27
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Lu Castelline Pecorino
Abruzzo, Italy
A wonderful wine of texture and depth. Barrel Fermented in Slavonian oak to give richness and body. Green apples, herbs and lemon flavours as well as floral aromas and white flowers. The wine is harvested later to give an intensity to the grapes. The acidity is well balanced and theres simply a really lovely roundness overall. Wines of this calibre often tend to be over the €30 mark. At €22 less 15% as part of this case, we think you’ll love it.
RRP: €22
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Domaine de Pellehaut Rosé
Cotes de Gascogne, France
From Gascony in the south Of France, we’ve been chasing this wine for years, and were thrilled to finally source it last May ahead of the great summer we had this year. Crisp & pale rosé, picked early to maintain its acidity and freshness. It is a light colour, and it is only 10.5% abv. It was the biggest selling rosé of 2025 and was a must for a wine Of The Year. Packs of flavour & low alcohol.
RRP: €13
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Wildeberg Terroirs Chardonnay
Franschhoek, South Africa
Why we don’t drink more South African wines in Ireland is a mystery. This is delicate with citrus & stone fruit & tropical notes as it opens up. Give it 15 minutes in the glass and it becomes bigger, fuller, richer and powerful. The finish has spice, toast and white pepper.
RRP: €29
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La Mirona Parcella
Penedés, Spain
The grape here is Malvasia de Sitges, a local variety from Sitges, just outside Barcelona. Bone dry, clean and well made wine with puckering acidity. The mid palate is generous and rich. It is mouthfilling and really generous with a lovely moreish finish. Perfect with Roast Chicken, Pork or Turkey.
RRP: €19
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Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico
Tuscany, Italy
Undoubtedly one of the great finds of 2025. We were delighted to discover that Ruffino wines had no representation in Ireland earlier this year so we started working with them to import the wines. Ruffino are known worldwide for producing world class wines for centuries. You’ll see the wines all over The Sopranos & this is the flagship wine. Classic chianti here, Black cherry and olives, with a silky smooth & elegant finish.
RRP: €30
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Terre Di Faiano Nero Di Troia
Puglia, Italy
Showcases the essence of Puglia, Italy, with its bold and expressive character. Terre di Faiano is an organic-focused winery in Puglia, a sun-drenched region known for producing some of Italy’s most characterful reds.
RRP: €20
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Enira, Bessa Valley
Bessa Valley, Bulgaria

****Winery of the Year 2023**** London Wine Competition

This wine shows a deep purple colour. The nose explodes with vanilla and menthol aromas, followed by strong blackberry and raspberry nuances. The mouth is starting with a round attack, followed by some structured woody tannins and a red fruits in the middle. This wine is ending with an amazing balance between its 12 month wood ageing and the perfect ripeness of its harvested grapes.
RRP €26
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Chateau Argadens Bordeaux Superieur
Bordeaux, France
Owned by the Sichel family, owners of some of the top properties and wines in Bordeaux. The same winemaking team make this and it is classic Bordeaux. This is brilliantly reliable Bordeaux and the quality is wonderful at this price point. There are deep juicy crimson black fruits here, with lovely texture and mouthfilling richness. Structure, density and finely blended tannins ensure a smooth velvet soft finish, with chocolate, cassis and cocoa flavours throughout. A Great wine.
RRP: €20
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Rocca Antica Negroamaro di Salento
Puglia, Italy
We first tasted this inn June when winemaker Paolo Di Camillo, came to Dublin and brought a few cases of his latest creation with him. This was it and it was the favourite of over 16 wines tasted by customers over two days. Deep ruby red wine with pronounced aromas of stewed prunes and cherries. Dry with smooth tannin structure and big weight of ripe plummy fruit - black cherries and 'Christmas cake' flavours. Lovely length and balance with a flavour that lingers long on the palate. It is just €16 and it is available sitewide now!
RRP: €16
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Lopez de Haro Crianza
Logrogno, Rioja, Spain
The slopes of Sonsierra in Rioja produce some of the most elegant Rioja wines, in part due to the altitude & in part to the terroir. The critics love this wine and its no surprise. ‘For this level of quality, this wine is a bargain’, writes Neal Martin. Our team have a fondness for this wine over many reserva Rioja wines that are more expensive. It offers upfront fruit, with power and structure behind it. If trading up this Christmas, this would be a great all round wine to have to please everyone.
RRP: €18
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*From time to time vintages/wines may become unavailable, it is rare but in this instance we will replace the wine with a similar wine of equal or greater value.

Wines of the Year 2025

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Lopez de Haro Crianza

Chateau Argadens Bordeaux Superieur

La Mirona Blanco

Abel Mendoza Jarrarte Blanco Rioja Spain 2023

Lu Castelline Pecorino

Wildeberg Terroirs Chardonnay

Domaine De Pellehaut Harmonie Rose

Peter Lehmann 'The Barossan Shiraz'

Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico Docg

Ruffino La Solataia Pinot Grigio

Rocca Antica Negroamaro di Salento

The Wines of The Year 2025 | Mixed, All Red & All White