The Wine Buff opened its first non-Irish shop this October in Plasencia Spain, which is situated about 200km west of Madrid. The franchise was opened by Asun Manzano Sanchez-Ocaña. Asun is extremely excited about her new adventure and proudly states, “I am now part of The Wine Buff International family.â€
Â
Asun, a pharmacist by profession, sold her pharmacy in 2009 and was searching for a rewarding business opportunity when she encountered The Wine Buff. Asun is confident The Wine Buff’s concept of extraordinary wines @ ordinary prices, suits the Spanish market, especially in the current economic climate. So confident in fact, she has plans for two further boutiques in Salamanca and Caceres.
The opening of the new Wine Buff shop was attended by over 250 visitors to the shop and the selection of French wine is proving a winner with the Spanish customers. Â
Wow – best of luck to Asun!
Thanks Paul, much appreciated.
That boy from Ballyhea has surely spread his wings. Just goes to show that there are amazing people coming out of Ireland (some still remaining there!), and particularly rural Ireland. Well done Paddy. Regards Joe, & I’m enjoying a lovely Zocodover this evening!