This exclusive event promises a journey through the rich, diverse flavors of Burgundy, featuring carefully selected wines paired with an exquisite five course menu prepared by Executive Chef, Dervilla O’Flynn and her team. Harriet Tindal MV, Director of Fine Wine at Tindal Wines and one of only 409 Masters of Wine globally, will offer captivating insights drawing from her extensive knowledge and passion.
Guests will be welcomed with a glass of Dominique Gruhier Crémant de Bourgogne, Blanc de Blancs, a sparkling wine that embodies the elegance and finesse of Burgundy’s renowned sparkling varietals. This bright and generous Crémant will set the tone for the evening ahead.
During the Burgundy wine evening, guests will experience the perfect balance between these exceptional wines and the celebrated farm-to-table cuisine at Ballymaloe House, crafted to highlight the unique characteristics of each vintage. This intimate event is ideal for food and wine lovers who wish to explore the best of Burgundy in the beautiful surroundings of east Cork.
Wake up from a restful sleep to enjoy the famous Ballymaloe House breakfast with a selection of hot and cold options including Kinoith yogurt, Macroom porridge served with soft brown sugar and cream, freshly baked scones and breads, grilled smoked mackerel and poached egg, the Ballymaloe full Irish, not forgetting a selection of delicious homemade kefirs and Ballymaloe orchard apple juice.
Ballymaloe House Hotel is a family-owned hotel in East Cork, with 32 carefully designed bedrooms, a heated outdoor pool and world famous restaurant started by Myrtle Allen 60 years ago. With beautiful beaches nearby at Garryvoe and Shanagarry, or the cliff walk in the pretty fishing village of Ballycotton, there is so much to explore nearby during your stay.
If you are not lucky to win, tickets to the event are available to purchase by calling 021 465 2531 or visit www.ballymaloe.ie for more details.
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Terms & Conditions
1. The promotion is open to residents of Ireland aged 18 years or over except employees of the Promoter, their families, agents or anyone professionally connected with the promotion.
2. A valid entry consists of a correct answer entered in the form above, accompanied by the entrant’s name, email address and a phone number.
3. No applications from agents, third parties, organised groups or applications automatically generated by computer will be accepted. No incomplete, illegible, or corrupted entries will be accepted. No entries not in accordance with the entry instructions will be accepted.
4. The Promotion will run from 27/09/2024 to midnight on 09/10/2024 inclusive.
5. All entries must be received by the Promoter by no later than midnight on the Closing Date. All competition entries received after the Closing Date are automatically disqualified.
6. Promotion limited to one entry per person. No entrant will win more than one prize.
7. By submitting an entry to the Promoter, you are agreeing to be bound by these terms and conditions.
8. Responsibility will not be accepted for entries lost, damaged or delayed as a result of any network, computer hardware or software failure of any kind. Proof of sending is not proof of receipt. Entries will become the property of the Promoter.
9. The prize is an overnight stay at Ballymaloe House Hotel with an exclusive Burgundy wine dinner for two. There will be one winner.
10. All prizes will be subject to any additional terms and conditions of the supplier of the prize to the Promoter. This prize is only valid on Thursday, October 17th, 2024 and cannot be refunded or redeemed for cash.
11. The Promoter shall not be liable for any loss, damage or consequential damage of any nature in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise caused by the acceptance of the terms and conditions or in connection with the prize.
12. In the event of unforeseen circumstances the Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize for an alternative of equal or greater value.
13. The winners will be notified by email. The winner must claim the prize before October 16th, 2024. If the prize is unclaimed after this time, it will lapse and the Promoter reserves the right to offer the unclaimed prize to a substitute winner selected in accordance with the Promotion rules.
14. The promoters’ decision is final and binding in all matters and no correspondence will be entered into.
15. The winners’ details (name and county) will be made available on The Irish Times website.
16. The winner may be required to participate in unpaid publicity arising from this promotion.
17. The Promoter will only process your personal information as set out in https://www.irishtimes.com/policy-and-terms/privacy-policy and as set out in these terms and conditions.
18. Prizes are non-transferrable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
19. These terms and conditions shall be governed by Irish law and the Courts of the Republic of Ireland shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
20. Promoter and Data Controller: The Irish Times DAC, The Irish Times Building, P.O. Box 74, 24 - 28 Tara Street, Dublin 2.
21. The Promoter reserves the right to hold void, suspend, cancel or amend the Promotion where it becomes necessary to do so.
