Wicklow Way Wines Tour and Tasting

Wicklow Way Wines opens its Newtownmountkennedy winery for tours and tastings every Saturday and Sunday afternoon. It is a recurring weekend fixture rather than a one-off, run by the winemaker who founded the operation, and it has picked up three TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards along the way. Weekday visits can also be arranged by request outside the regular weekend window.

What to Expect

The visit is built around Wicklow Way’s three Irish berry wines, made from strawberries, blackberries and raspberries grown and pressed on site. The winemaker walks the group through the winery to explain how each wine is produced, from fruit to bottle, before moving upstairs for a guided tasting. Each of the three wines is paired with artisan Irish cheese and chocolate chosen to complement its flavour, and the whole experience is hosted directly by the person who makes the wine rather than a tour operator. Reviewers consistently highlight the personal, hands-on nature of the tour and the quality of the pairings that come with it.

Getting There

Wicklow Way Wines is based at the Newtown Business and Enterprise Centre in Newtownmountkennedy, just off the N11 and about 40 minutes from Dublin city centre. The winery is close to Wicklow Wolf Brewery and Druids Glen, making it easy to combine with another stop in the area.

While You’re in Newtownmountkennedy

Newtownmountkennedy sits at the foot of the Wicklow Mountains, with the Glen of the Downs nature reserve and Druids Glen golf resort both nearby. There is more to see in Newtownmountkennedy and across Co. Wicklow.

Good to Know

• Recurrence: every Saturday and Sunday, 2pm to 6:30pm; weekday tours by request
• Venue: Wicklow Way Wines, Newtown Business and Enterprise Centre, Newtownmountkennedy
• Price: €25 per person, includes tour, tasting of three wines, and cheese and chocolate pairing
• Booking: via wicklowwaywines.ie or phone +353 87 619 2851