Wine & Spirits

1. An bhféadfainn an liosta fíona a fheiceáil?

   May I see the wine list?

   Usage

   Polite request for the wine list at a restaurant

   Grammar Note

   "An bhféadfainn" is the conditional mood for polite requests

2. An féidir leat fíon áitiúil a mholadh?

   Can you recommend a local wine?

   Usage

   Asking for a local wine recommendation

   Grammar Note

   "a mholadh" is the verbal noun of "mol" (to recommend)

3. Ba mhaith liom fíon dearg / bán / rósach / súilíneach.

   I'd like red / white / rosé / sparkling wine.

   Usage

   Specifying the type of wine you want

   Grammar Note

   "Ba mhaith liom" expresses "I would like" politely

4. Ba mhaith liom gloine / buidéal, le do thoil.

   I'd like a glass / bottle, please.

   Usage

   Ordering by glass or bottle

   Grammar Note

   "le do thoil" is the standard "please"

5. Cad é a théann go maith leis an mbéile seo?

   What pairs well with this dish?

   Usage

   Asking about food and wine pairing

   Grammar Note

   "leis an mbéile" is the dative form with eclipsis after "an"

6. Cad é an t-ábhar alcóil atá ann?

   What is the alcohol content?

   Usage

   Checking the alcohol percentage of a drink

   Grammar Note

   "atá ann" is a relative clause meaning "that is in it"

7. Tá sé tirim / súch / mín.

   It is dry / fruity / smooth.

   Usage

   Describing tasting notes of a wine

   Grammar Note

   "Tá sé + adjective" is the basic predicative structure. A fruity wine is also described as "tá blas na gcaor air" (it has a berry flavour)

8. An féidir leat beoir / fuisce áitiúil a mholadh?

   Can you recommend a local beer / whiskey?

   Usage

   Ireland is famous for beer and whiskey; ask for local recommendations

   Grammar Note

   "áitiúil" is the adjective meaning "local"

9. Ba mhaith liom tástáil fíona a dhéanamh.

   I'd like to do a wine tasting.

   Usage

   Requesting a wine tasting at a winery or bar

   Grammar Note

   "a dhéanamh" is the verbal noun phrase meaning "to do"

10. An bhfuil samplaí ar fáil?

    Do you offer samples?

    Usage

    Asking if tasting flights or samples are available

    Grammar Note

    "ar fáil" is an idiomatic phrase meaning "available"

11. Ná bíodh sé rómhilis, le do thoil.

    Not too sweet, please.

    Usage

    Use when you prefer a drier option

    Grammar Note

    "ró-" is a prefix meaning "too / excessively"

12. Cad é fíon an tí?

    What is the house wine?

    Usage

    Asking about the restaurant's standard house wine

    Grammar Note

    "an tí" is the genitive of "teach" (house)

13. Cén réigiún as a dtagann an fíon seo?

    What region is this wine from?

    Usage

    Asking about the wine's regional origin

    Grammar Note

    "as a dtagann" is a prepositional relative clause with eclipsis

14. Sláinte!

    Cheers!

    Usage

    The classic Irish toast meaning "health"

    Grammar Note

    "Sláinte" is literally the noun "health"

15. An bhfuil an fíon seo fuaraithe?

    Is this wine chilled?

    Usage

    Checking if the wine has been properly chilled

    Grammar Note

    "fuaraithe" is the past participle of "fuaraigh" (to chill)

16. An bhfuil roghanna neamh-alcólacha ar fáil?

    Do you have non-alcoholic options?

    Usage

    Asking for non-alcoholic alternatives

    Grammar Note

    "neamh-" is a prefix meaning "non-" or "un-"

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