On Tap
Trends for
2025
the Team
the Bottle:
Our Services
Producers
Portfolio
Molly Byrne
Wine Brand Manager
molly.byrne@
candcgroup.ie
Simon Jerrome
Portfolio Manager
simon.jerrome@
candcgroup.com
Our service doesn’t stop at delivering outstanding products
– it’s our people who make the magic happen to create
lasting, successful partnerships.
Installation provided by reputable technician. All equipment provided by us. The ideal install is if the outlet has a spare beer line and keg goes in cold room, our technical team can take care of the rest! If outlet has no line, we can install an under counter cooler and need access to gas.
We do everything, from free installation and full staff training
to regular maintenance. All you
need to do is order and pour.
Our kegs are highly sustainable. They are designed to be airtight so that
the contents cannot become stale or oxidised, and because there’s no cork, our wines can never be corked. This reduces waste because the last glass
is always as good as the first. Once tapped, each keg will stay in perfect condition for a minimum of two months. And once they’re
empty, they can be recycled.
111 glasses per keg.
Keg to glass in under 7 seconds.
Cabernet Sauvignons from renowned Californian regions such as Napa Valley and Santa Cruz Mountains are featuring more prominently on MODE lists, featuring in almost 2 out of 5 MODE venues. US wines within the premium to luxury wines range ROI sales up +14% YoY with Cabernet Sauvignon, both single varietals and blends, and Pinot Noir growing.
Sauvignon & Pinots
While Burgundy has always been a staple
on wine lists across the UK, MODE Lists are increasingly showcasing more affordable Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from designations such as Savigny-les-Beaune, Hautes-Cotes-
de-Beaune, Marsannay, Fixin, Maconnais,
and Saint-Aubin. Over half of MODE venues have increased their Pinot Noir listings
from Burgundy and 1 in 3 have increased Chardonnay listings from Burgundy.
Rich, velvety, intense flavours – Primitivo
is synonymous with Puglia in the South of Italy. Talented winemakers in the region have elevated this grape to new levels of sophistication beyond a simple blending partner, leading to over 1 in 3 MODE
venues featuring it on their wine lists.
Portuguese blends, full-bodied reds, and zesty whites continue to gain prominence
in MODE menus. This year we also see more indigenous grapes coming through such as Baga, Bical, Ramisco, and Encruzado. Portuguese blends are listed by more MODE-tracked venues. Portuguese wines appear in 4 out 5 MODE venues.
*Wine MODE captures wine trends as they evolve. MODE harnesses expert qualitative analysis of the most up-to-date wine lists from a
number of cutting-edge venues and uncovers early-stage trends which keep our followers ahead of the curve in the wider market.
Using the ‘Wine MODE’ tool*, our in-house insights team have analysed lists from several cutting-edge venues to predict early-stage trends for the year ahead. From US Cabernets & Pinots to Affordable Burgundy, read below for our top wine trends for 2025.
Gareth Kirwan
Wine Development
Manager - East / Midlands
gareth.kirwan@
bidendum-wine.ie
David O’Boyle
Business Development
Manager - East
david.oboyle@
bibendum-wine.ie
David O’Connor
Business Development
Manager
doconnor@
bibendum-wine.ie
Andrew Schnell
Wine Business Manager
andrew.schnell@
bibendum-wine.ie
Mark Redmond
Wine Development
Manager - South
mark.redmond@
bidendum-wine.ie
Magda Muller
Business Development
Manager
magda.muller@
bibendum-wine.ie
Rory MacNally
Wine Territory Manager
rory.macnally@
candcgroup.com
Nigel Leydon
Key Account
Manager
nigel.leydon@
bidendum-wine.ie
Therese O’Toole
Head of
Bibendum
therese.otoole@
bibendum-wine.ie
MARKETING & BRANDING
SALES • NORTHERN IRELAND
SALES • REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Drouhin
Bertrand
As a Bibendum customer, you’ll have access to our dedicated insights team, here to help drive your sales and support sustainable growth. Using
a blend of market-leading data and
in-house tools, we provide tailored analysis to support your business with:
Market &
Consumer Insights
Sector
Benchmarking
Competitor
Reviews
Estate
Planning
Emerging
Trends
As specialists in both drinks and marketing, we offer bespoke drinks list design to elevate your wine offering. Your menu is your number one selling tool – your ‘silent salesperson’ – so it needs to work hard for you. Our expert design team understands menu psychology and can craft layouts that grab attention and inspire customers to explore
and try something new.
Staff training brings real benefits - from better customer experiences and higher sales to improved morale and retention. Our approach is simple: make learning fun, accessible, and effective. With over a decade
of experience, we know one
size doesn’t fit all, so we tailor
training to your needs, including:
E-learning
Made up of three tiers of content: Wine Essentials, Wine Confidence, Beyond Grapes, broken down
into 25 bespoke modules.
WSET Qualifications
Offering Levels 1, 2, and 3, our educators go beyond the WSET syllabus – bringing topics to life
and making each course
relevant to your business.
Specialist Subjects
For those keen to dive deeper,
we offer specialist courses like
Mindful Winemaking, Getting
to Grips with German Wine,
and Fine Wine: Decanted.
If you would like
to find out more, contact
trainingadmin@
bibendum-wine.co.uk
Our portfolio showcases a vibrant range of unique and inspiring producers from around the globe, each embodying our philosophy of wine thinking that dares to be different. This diverse collection reflects our unwavering commitment to quality and
innovation, while also supporting the dynamic and ever-evolving needs of Ireland’s hospitality industry. We proudly partner with mindful producers – whether organic, biodynamic, or those
making a positive impact in their local communities.
Bibendum Ireland is the country’s largest independent
on-trade drinks distributor, offering an exceptional wine portfolio tailored to every venue – from Michelin-starred restaurants and premium hotels to wet-led pubs. With deep roots in the Irish market, Bibendum is still fondly recognised by many under the Gilbeys name. Following its acquisition by C&C Group in 2018, the brand was reimagined to combine trusted heritage with Bibendum’s premium, artisanal wines.
Today, our portfolio features over 700 outstanding wines, including renowned names like Laurent-Perrier,
Joseph Drouhin, and Trimbach.
BIBENDUM
Bibendum Ireland is the country’s largest independent
on-trade drinks distributor, offering an exceptional wine portfolio tailored to every venue – from Michelin-starred restaurants and premium hotels to wet-led pubs. With deep roots in the Irish market, Bibendum is still fondly recognised by many under the Gilbeys name. Following its acquisition by C&C Group in 2018, the brand was reimagined to combine trusted heritage with Bibendum’s premium, artisanal wines.
Today, our portfolio features over 700 outstanding wines, including renowned names like Laurent-Perrier,
Joseph Drouhin, and Trimbach.
BIBENDUM
Our kegs are highly sustainable. They are designed to be airtight so that the contents cannot become stale or oxidised, and because there’s no cork, our wines can never be corked. This reduces waste because the last glass is always as good as the first. Once tapped, each keg will stay in perfect condition for a minimum of two months. And once they’re empty, they can be recycled.
Installation provided by reputable technician. All equipment provided by us. The ideal install is if the outlet has a spare beer line and keg goes in cold room, our technical team can take care of the rest! If outlet has no line, we can install an under counter cooler and need access to gas.
We do everything, from free installation and full staff training
to regular maintenance. All you need to do is order and pour.
111 glasses per keg.
Keg to glass in under 7 seconds.
*Wine MODE captures wine trends as they evolve. MODE harnesses expert qualitative analysis of the most up-to-date wine lists from a number of cutting-edge venues and uncovers early-stage trends which keep our followers ahead of the curve in the wider market.
While Burgundy has always been a staple on wine lists across the UK, MODE Lists are increasingly showcasing more affordable Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from designations such as Savigny-les-Beaune, Hautes-Cotes-de-Beaune, Marsannay, Fixin, Maconnais,
and Saint-Aubin. Over half of MODE venues have increased their Pinot Noir listings from Burgundy and 1 in 3 have increased Chardonnay listings from Burgundy.
Rich, velvety, intense flavours – Primitivo is synonymous with Puglia in the South of Italy. Talented winemakers in the region have elevated this grape to new levels of sophistication beyond
a simple blending partner, leading to over 1 in 3 MODE venues featuring it on their wine lists.
Sauvignon & Pinots
Cabernet Sauvignons from renowned Californian regions such as Napa Valley and Santa Cruz Mountains are featuring more prominently on MODE lists, featuring in almost 2 out of 5 MODE venues. US wines within the premium to luxury wines range ROI sales up +14% YoY with Cabernet Sauvignon, both single varietals and blends, and Pinot Noir growing.
Portuguese blends, full-bodied reds, and zesty whites continue to gain prominence in MODE menus. This year we also see more indigenous grapes coming through such as Baga, Bical, Ramisco, and Encruzado. Portuguese blends are listed by more MODE-tracked venues. Portuguese wines appear in 4 out 5 MODE venues.
Using the ‘Wine MODE’ tool*, our in-house insights team have analysed lists from several cutting-edge venues to predict early-stage trends for the year ahead. From US Cabernets & Pinots to Affordable Burgundy, read below for our top wine trends for 2025.
Rory MacNally
Wine Territory Manager
rory.macnally@
candcgroup.com
Andrew Schnell
Wine Business Manager
andrew.schnell@
bibendum-wine.ie
Mark Redmond
Wine Development
Manager - South
mark.redmond@
bidendum-wine.ie
Gareth Kirwan
Wine Development
Manager - East / Midlands
gareth.kirwan@
bidendum-wine.ie
Nigel Leydon
Key Account
Manager
nigel.leydon@
bidendum-wine.ie
Therese O’Toole
Head of
Bibendum
therese.otoole@
bibendum-wine.ie
SALES • REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Magda Muller
Business Development
Manager
magda.muller@
bibendum-wine.ie
David O’Connor
Business Development
Manager
doconnor@
bibendum-wine.ie
David O’Boyle
Business Development
Manager - East
david.oboyle@
bibendum-wine.ie
MARKETING & BRANDING
SALES • NORTHERN IRELAND
Simon Jerrome
Portfolio Manager
simon.jerrome@
candcgroup.com
Molly Byrne
Wine Brand Manager
molly.byrne@
candcgroup.ie
As a Bibendum customer, you’ll have access to our dedicated insights team, here to help drive your sales and support sustainable growth. Using
a blend of market-leading data and in-house tools, we provide tailored analysis to support your business with:
Market &
Consumer Insights
Sector
Benchmarking
Competitor
Reviews
Estate
Planning
Emerging
Trends
As specialists in both drinks and marketing, we offer bespoke drinks list design to elevate your wine offering. Your menu is your number one selling tool – your ‘silent salesperson’ – so it needs to work hard for you. Our expert design team understands menu psychology and can craft layouts that grab attention and inspire customers to explore and try something new.
Staff training brings real benefits - from better customer experiences and higher sales to improved morale and retention. Our approach is simple: make learning fun, accessible, and effective. With over a decade of experience, we know one
size doesn’t fit all, so we tailor training to your needs, including:
E-learning
Made up of three tiers of content: Wine Essentials, Wine Confidence, Beyond Grapes, broken down into 25 bespoke modules.
WSET Qualifications
Offering Levels 1, 2, and 3, our educators go beyond the WSET syllabus – bringing topics to life and making each course relevant to your business.
Specialist Subjects
For those keen to dive deeper, we offer specialist courses like Mindful Winemaking, Getting to Grips with German Wine, and Fine Wine: Decanted.
If you would like
to find out more, contact
trainingadmin@
bibendum-wine.co.uk
Our service doesn’t stop at delivering outstanding products
– it’s our people who make the magic happen to create
lasting, successful partnerships.
Drouhin
Bertrand
OUR FULL PORTFOLIO
Our portfolio showcases a vibrant range of unique and inspiring producers from around the globe, each embodying our philosophy of wine thinking that dares to be different. This diverse collection reflects our unwavering commitment to quality and
innovation, while also supporting the dynamic and ever-evolving needs of Ireland’s hospitality industry. We proudly partner with mindful producers – whether organic, biodynamic, or those
making a positive impact in their local communities.
Bibendum Ireland is the country’s largest independent on-trade drinks distributor, offering an exceptional wine portfolio tailored to every venue – from Michelin-starred restaurants and premium hotels to wet-led pubs. With deep roots in the Irish market, Bibendum is still fondly recognised by many under the Gilbeys name. Following its acquisition by C&C Group in 2018, the brand was reimagined to combine trusted heritage with Bibendum’s premium, artisanal wines.
Today, our portfolio features over 700 outstanding wines, including renowned names like Laurent-Perrier,
Joseph Drouhin, and Trimbach.
BIBENDUM
