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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Oct 29, 2019
Christmas Day Beer & Food
By Paul Barry | Assistant Buyer: Beer & Spirits There is a beer for every occasion and fo...
Oct 29, 2019
Casamigos Tequila
By Paul Barry | Assistant Buyer: Beer & Spirits If you haven’t heard the name Casamigos, ...
Oct 29, 2019
Not The Cool New Beers, Classics to Revisit
By Paul Barry | Assistant Buyer: Beer & Spirits Time to revisit some classic beers perhap...
Oct 29, 2019
Brewdog Brewery Visit
By Paul Barry | Assistant Buyer: Beer & Spirits Brewdog have come a long way over the las...
Oct 29, 2019
Posh Pink - Premium Pink Gins
By Paul Barry | Assistant Buyer: Beer & Spirits Below are a few premium Irish options fo...
Oct 26, 2019
Festive Grape Press Part I - White & Sparkling ...
By Lorcan O'Brien | Wine & Communications Manager As we enter the festive period our minds begin to stray towards what wines to serv...