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Winter Reds Sale

O’Briens Wine is Having a Winter Reds Sale That is Not to Be Missed

Still feeling that winter chill? Fear not, as O’Briens Wine is having a promotion on their Winter Reds, with bottles that are guaranteed to warm you up this season. Wine expert and O’Briens Wine Director Lynne Coyle, has hand-picked the sumptuous selection of wines, with each bottle reflecting the various regions and styles. Customers can …

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Organic, Biodynamic And Natural Wines Demystified

There is no global certifying body for organic wine but regardless of where they are from, they must be made from organically grown grapes. In a nutshell, this means that for grapes to be considered organically farmed, the use of chemical pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and fertilisers are not permitted. Rather confusingly, even within the same …

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Wine Club

Christmas With Lynne – Join O’Briens’ Master of Wine For a Festive Wine Tasting

Join Lynne Coyle, Master of Wine and O’Briens Wine Director for a festive wine tasting this week, one which promises to be the most glamorous wine tasting of the year. Get into the festive spirit as you discover Lynne’s secrets to choosing the perfect wines for your Christmas celebrations. Taking place on Thursday, December 13th …

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Don’t Miss Out – There’s an Unmissable Sale at O’Briens Wine Right Now

You really don’t want to miss out on the O’Briens Wine Black Friday sale. Not only are there unmissable offers on Black Friday itself, but these deals are running all weekend and some even longer. Whether you’re a gin, whiskey or wine lover, there’s something to whet your appetite this November. If you’re a loyalty …

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Bank Holiday Sale

O’Briens is Having a Bank Holiday Sale Just in Time for the Weekend

The Bank Holiday is right around the corner, and no doubt lots of us will be stocking up on some terrific tipples to enjoy over the long weekend. O’Briens is the perfect one-stop shop for all your beverage needs, from wonderful wines to sensational spirits, they have it all in their Bank Holiday Sale. Wine lovers will …

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O'Briens Wine

Win a Case of 6 Wines from O’Briens Wine to Celebrate Their Annual Sale – CLOSED

O’Briens is one of our favourite wine shops and we were delighted when they told us their annual September wine sale was kicking off! There up to 50% off over a range of over 100 wines, with favourites like Albarino, Rioja, Sancerre, delicious gems from Italy, Australia, Chile and many more! The sale ends on …

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Refreshing Summer Wines

Rosé Weather is Here – Stock up on The Vino With a Tempting Wine Sale at O’Briens Wine

O’Briens Wine is prepping us for the sunny weather this weekend with a beyond tempting rosé wine sale. With BBQ season well and truly upon us, now is the time to stock those fridges. With 11 beautiful bottles of rosé to choose from, you can avail of a Buy One Get One Half Price promotion …

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Assyrtiko – The Enchanting Sun-Kissed Greek Wine of Santorini

Santorini, the sun-kissed sweltering paradise island of Greece, is not only one with picturesque blue domed churches and whitewashed villas, but it is also a vinous paradise that Irish wine lovers should start to adore this summer. There are almost 60 grape varieties in Santorini, however to produce its most notable dry wine and sweet …

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Fabulous French Wine

Ooh La La – O’Briens Wine Are Having An Unmissable French Wine Sale

Are you a fan of fabulous French Wine? Are you struggling to get through your week and wishing there was a better way to get over the hump? Well, this Wine Wednesday, O’Briens Wines has the solution. The wine store has launched a huge French wine sale, with savings of 20-44% on over 220 exciting …

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Forget Roses: Say it with Wine Thanks to the O'Briens Wine Valentine's Day Sale

Stock Up for the Long Weekend with Cracking Easter Offers at O’Briens

For the very first time, O’Briens stores across the country will open their doors on Good Friday, and to make it the best Friday, they are rolling out an array of tempting offers to stock up for the Easter weekend celebrations. With over 100 delicious wines on promotion, plus a fantastic range of Bordeaux parcels, …

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This Gorgeous Chardonnay is the Perfect Treat for Fans of Rich and Buttery Whites

This Gorgeous Chardonnay is the Perfect Treat for Fans of Rich and Buttery Whites

Chardonnay’s spirit animal is the chameleon. The variety can go from crisp and fresh to rich and creamy whites (and of course, it’s the backbone of many a Champagne and other world-class bubbly!) and unlike some grapes that might only perform in their comfort terroirs, Chardo can offer high quality in many different regions and adapts to …

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A Massive Irish Drinks Sale it Taking Place at O'Briens Wine for this St. Patrick's Day Weekend

A Massive Irish Drinks Sale it Taking Place at O’Briens Wine for this St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

If you’re planning to share a drink this St. Patrick’s Day weekend, consider dropping by your nearest O’Briens Wine as they’ll be celebrating all things Irish with a big drinks sale featuring a wide assortment of over 50 Irish whiskeys, and over 150 Irish craft beers and ciders. Expect discounts of up to 25% off …

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A French Wine Made by An Irish Woman to Enjoy this St. Patrick’s Day

The list of Irish people who’ve left their mark in wineries across the world is long and filled with successful stories. Often referred to as the Wine Geese, these adventurous merchants and winemakers are not just memories of the past as nowadays the dream of leaving the Emerald Isle to craft wines in different regions …

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Porta 6 Reserva 2015 - Wine of the Week from O'Briens

A Rich and Comforting Red to Bring Some Portuguese Warmth to this Chilly Week

Just when the first hiking and foraging events of the year start to pop on my Facebook timeline, news of the “Beast from the East” encourage me to reconsider the wonders of indoors life. This meteorological Yeti’s surprise visit has also pushed me to frantically search for a last minute escape to sunny Portugal. Porta …

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Michelin Chef Meets Master of Wine at this Unmissable California Wine Dinner Coming Soon

This Tuesday 6th of March, wine lovers are in for an absolute treat as the team at O’Briens Wine has joined efforts with Michelin Star L’Ecrivain to come up with a California wine dinner to be remembered. The event follows on the success of last year’s and will see O’Briens Wine’s Wine Director Lynne Coyle …

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Love White Wine? You Can't Miss this Tasting of Fine Albarino Wines with Lynne Coyle MW

Love White Wine? You Can’t Miss this Tasting of Fine Albariño Wines with Lynne Coyle MW

This Thursday 22nd of February, join O’Briens Director of Wine, Lynne Coyle Master of Wine for an Albariño Masterclass in the stunning surroundings of the Smock Alley Theatre. The event will offer you a great overview of the main style of wine coming from the Galicia, Spain. Starting at 7:00 pm, attendees will be treated …

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A Crowd Pleasing and Versatile Aussie for Lovers of Fresh and Crisp Sauv Blancs

This week we’ve not one or two but three major occasions to celebrate and they are all quite different from one another: On the 13th, Pancake Tuesday, those with a sweet tooth have a legit reason to indulge in as many pancakes as they can handle; then on the 14th, love takes the spotlight for …

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