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.

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What makes a Wine Vegan or Vegetarian?
Feb 22, 2022 What makes a Wine Vegan or Vegetarian?

By Lynne Coyle MW | O'Briens Wine Director Surely if wine is made from grapes it is automati...

Top Organic Wines To Try This Weekend
Oct 12, 2021 Top Organic Wines To Try This Weekend

By Lorcan O'Brien | Wine Content Specialist We asked the O'Briens Wine team to pick out four...

Five Off-The-Beaten Track Spanish Wines
Oct 07, 2021 Five Off-The-Beaten Track Spanish Wines

By Lorcan O'Brien | Wine Content Specialist Spain is one of the most exciting and diverse w...

Top Three Irish Whiskeys Under €50
Sep 16, 2021 Top Three Irish Whiskeys Under €50

By Denis Smyth | Beer & Spirit Buyer  As our Irish Whiskey Sale continues this week we’...

This Week's Must Try Wines from The Wine Sale
Sep 02, 2021 This Week's Must Try Wines from The Wine Sale

By Lorcan O'Brien | Wine Content Specialist With the launch of the O'Briens Annual Wine Sal...

The 5 Best Australian Wines You Need To Try
Aug 10, 2021 The 5 Best Australian Wines You Need To Try

The Irish have enjoyed a long love affair with Australian wines, which are currently the third best-selling wines in the country (after ...