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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Jun 29, 2021
Wines For The Staycation
By Lorcan O'Brien | Wine Content Specialist Last week I joyously heralded the arrival of summer, only to be mocked with biblical Irish ...
Jun 21, 2021
Simple Summer Cocktails
By Denis Smyth | Beer & Spirits Buyer As the country reopens, this weekend might be t...
May 24, 2021
Italian Wine Sale
By Lorcan O'Brien | Wine Content Specialist Today is the start of our Italian Wine Sale, wit...
May 18, 2021
Indie Beer Week is Back
By Denis Smyth | Beer & Spirits Buyer Indie Beer Week is a celebration of Independent Irish craft brewing in all corners of Ireland...
Apr 22, 2021
NEW: Jameson Crested x Eight Degrees Brewing De...
By Denis Smyth | Beer & Spirits Buyer We are very excited to be the first to launch this NEW Jameson Crested x Eight D...
Apr 14, 2021
Spring Wine Sale Ends Sunday
By Lorcan O'Brien | Wine Content Specialist The O'Briens Spring Wine Sale ends Sunday 18th ...