The O'Briens Wine, Beer & Spirits Blog

Welcome to the O'Briens blog. If you’re looking for inspiration for your next wine purchase, tips on food matches or have always wanted to know the difference between Prosecco and Champagne, you'll find all that and more right here! From interviews and wine recommendations to cocktail recipes and expert tips, consider us your personal guide to all things wines, beers and spirits.

What Makes A Fine Wine?

The words ‘fine wine’ tend to conjure up images of priceless bottles, gently gathering dust as they age in a cellar. But just what makes a wine a ‘fine wine’? And can a wine be fine if doesn’t boast a high price tag or if it comes from, say, a New World wine region? Our guide to fine wines will tell you all you need to know and includes some top wine recommendations from our Fine Wine Sale!

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By Lynne Colye, Master of Wine | O'Briens Wine Director What does it mean when a wine is "corked" and how do you avoid it? O'Briens Win...

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While sparkling wines are made the world over, France is the home of Champagne. Quite literally, as this particular type of sparkling wine must be ...

Mar 09, 2023 Irish Wine Geese

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Feb 06, 2023 The Five Best Wines for St Valentine's Day 2023

By Lorcan O'Brien | Wine Content Specialist St Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to spoil that special person in your life. So...