The O'Briens Wine, Beer & Spirits Blog

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5 French Wines Under €15

From Bordeaux to the Loire, France has a storied winemaking history stretching back centuries so it’s no surprise that the French wine shelves can offer something to suits all tastes. And our fab five, which are all part of the unmissable O’Briens French wine sale, is a great way to discover your new favourite!

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 &...

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...

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...

Feb 07, 2020 Food & Wine Matching: Demystified

Although at first it may appear to be quite a daunting task, the good news is that you don’t have to learn a whole raft of complicated sy...

Feb 07, 2020 Meet Fleur & Her Fabulous Sauvignon Blanc

Insight Vineyard Sauvignon owes it wonderfully-aromatic character not just to the supreme winemaking skills of former Cloudy Bay guru Eve...

Feb 07, 2020 Take One Grape - Pinot Noir

By Lynne Coyle MW | O'Briens Wine Director Pinot Noir exudes flavours of strawberries, raspbe...