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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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...
Nov 02, 2022
The Restaurant | Virgin Media One | Episode 6 f...
We are thrilled to collaborate with Virgin Media One’s ‘The Restaurant’ as 'Official Wine Partner' for the new 2022 season, starting Tuesday 27th S...
Oct 26, 2022
The Restaurant | Virgin Media One | Episode 5 f...
By Lynne Coyle, Master of Wine | O'Briens Wine Director We are thrilled to collaborate with ...
Oct 17, 2022
The Restaurant 2022| Virgin Media One | Episode...
By Lynne Coyle, Master of Wine | O'Briens Wine Director We are thrilled to colla...
Oct 10, 2022
The Restaurant 2022 | Virgin Media One | Episod...
By Lynne Coyle, Master of Wine | O'Briens Wine Director We are thrilled to collaborate wi...
Oct 04, 2022
The Restaurant | Virgin Media One | Episode 2 f...
By Lynne Coyle, Master of Wine | O'Briens Wine Director We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with Virgin Media One’s ‘The...