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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Cool-Climate Australia
Feb 10, 2020 Cool-Climate Australia

Longview is a stunning family-owned Australian vineyard located just outside the historic township of Macclesfield in the Adelaide Hills....

Legendary Spanish Winemaker
Feb 10, 2020 Legendary Spanish Winemaker

Since 1870 the Eguren family has been making wines in Rioja and Marcus Eguren is the fifth generation to oversee winemaking at the bodega. The ...

The Female Winemakers Driving Spain's Wine Revolution!
Feb 10, 2020 The Female Winemakers Driving Spain's Wine Revo...

To highlight the vibrancy of the Spanish wine scene, I thought now would be the perfect time to focus on the growing group of female Winem...

It's a Family Affair
Feb 10, 2020 It's a Family Affair

Château de Paraza, our latest find from the Languedoc is a true family concern, above we can see Annick Danglas and her sons Antoine &...

Que Syrah, Syrah!
Feb 10, 2020 Que Syrah, Syrah!

Syrah, when grown in its Northern Rhône homeland produces wines with a deliciously savoury and peppery style, that make it a perfect choic...

Glorious Galicia:  Lagar de Costa
Feb 07, 2020 Glorious Galicia: Lagar de Costa

By Lorcan O'Brien | Wine & Communications Manager Galicia, located in the northwest of Spain, is riding the crest of a winemaking w...