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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Jul 05, 2022 White Wines for Summer

By Lorcan O'Brien | Wine Content Specialist There are few simpler summer pleasures than opening a well-chilled bottle of white wine and e...

Jun 16, 2022 Guide To Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

By Lorcan O'Brien | Wine Content Specialist New Zealand wine is relatively new to the inter...

Jun 02, 2022 Spanish Wine Sale: Staff Inside Track

By Lorcan O'Brien | O'Briens Wine Content Specialist With our Spanish Wine Sale ending this...

Apr 20, 2022 Your Guide To French Sauvignon Blanc

By Lorcan O'Brien | Wine Content Specialist This Friday is International Sauvignon Blanc Da...

Apr 14, 2022 Our Irish Whiskey Picks For Easter

By Kieran Brennan | Buyer: Beer & Spirits Our Spring Irish Whiskey Sale has begun! Ther...

Apr 08, 2022 New Craft Beers To Try This April

By Kieran Brennan | Buyer: Beer & Spirits This week we are taking a look at some new cr...