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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Food & Wine Matching: Demystified
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...

Meet Fleur & Her Fabulous Sauvignon Blanc
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...

Take One Grape - Pinot Noir
Feb 07, 2020 Take One Grape - Pinot Noir

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

Talking Australia with Oz Clarke
Feb 07, 2020 Talking Australia with Oz Clarke

By Lynne Coyle MW | O'Briens Wine Director We were delighted to welcome the actor, presenter...

Great Wines to Serve with Tapas
Feb 07, 2020 Great Wines to Serve with Tapas

Given that Tapas is now one of Irelands’ favourite dining styles, I thought I would use this week’s blog to highlight some Spanish wines p...

The Growth of Craft Beer Cans
Jan 21, 2020 The Growth of Craft Beer Cans

By Paul Barry | Assistant Buyer: Beer & Spirits Once the preserve of big brand lagers, sm...