When putting together the line-up for our Annual Wine Sale, we were certain that we were going with the strongest selection yet, nevertheless, it is great to have that confidence re-affirmed with a huge number of reviews in the Press, some of which I have picked out below.
Gérard Bertrand H de L’Hospitalet Sauvignon Blanc , €8.95 down from €14.95
“Good news for ...
The results have recently been released for two of the wine world’s most prestigious competitions, and I am delighted to report that over forty of our exclusively imported wines picked up a regional trophy or a platinum, gold or silver medal, with many dozens more picking up bronze medals or commendations.
The Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) is the world’s largest and mos...
The World Whiskies Awards celebrates the very best in whiskies from across the globe. Now in its 9th year this prestigious awards ceremony, which took place in London recently and saw over 300 entries. The whiskeys were judged over three rounds of rigorous tastings by leading distillers and experts from the international whisky industry.
There would be far too many medal and award winne...
I am delighted to report that last December, Emiliana were awardedWinery of the year 2015 by Wines of Chile.
Mario Pablo Silva, President of Wines of Chile, announced the news saying,
“Since its foundation, Emiliana has been a pioneer in this country and has made tremendous contributions to sustainability and the production of wine made with organic grapes …...
If you are staying in and creating a romantic meal for two or just cosying up by the fire, I have picked some great options to share this Valentine’s Day. Of course these are great options for treating yourself as well!
Why not experience some new spirits like the full complex flavours and creamy mouthfeel of Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey. The Single Pot Still gift pack form Mid...
Killarney Beer Fest 2015
After being crowned Beoir Champion Beer Of Ireland 2015 at Killarney Beer Festival, we asked the man himself , James Brown to give us some feedback on the event :
'With over 20 fantastic breweries in attendance, several lovely food stalls, live music and sports coverage, what more could you want from a weekend in Killarney? From the 5th to the 7th of...
The results have just been released for two of the wine world’s most prestigious competitions, and I am delighted to report that over forty of our exclusively imported wines picked up a regional trophy or a gold or silver medal, with many dozens more picking up bronze medals or commendations.
The Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) is the world’s largest and most influential w...
On Sunday Tomás Clancy published the results of the Sunday Business Post Annual Wine Awards.
We are delighted to feature in four different categories and especially with retaining once again our first place asBest Multiple Wine Chain.
Here’s what Tomás had to say:
“If O’Briens Wines was in Britain, it would be a globally dominant force in th...
Borie de Maurel Cuvée Sylla €36.00
Borie de Maurel’s top wine, Cuvée Sylla has just scooped a major award, being named
Best red wine in the Top 100 wines of the south of France.
The Judging panel for this competition included five MWs and was comprised of some of the biggest names in the UK wine trade & press: Tim Atkin, Sarah Abbott MW,
Matt...
“Wine-Stars Competition hailed as ‘revolutionary'”-Decanter Magazine
On Sunday morning at the crack of dawn the O’Briens wine buying team will board a plane for Dusseldorf in Germany to attend Prowein-the most important trade fair of the year.
Meetings will be had with winemakers,new vintages will...
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