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 […]
A Crowd Pleasing and Versatile Aussie for Lovers of Fresh and Crisp Sauv Blancs Read More »
There are plenty of reasons to crack open wines for the weekend at home: the big one, Dry January is gone, baby gone, so if you stuck to it, congratulations, you’ve made it. Then, we have the start of the 6 Nations with Ireland battling France as the team’s first rival. Another sports big one,
Score Big this Weekend with these Three Winning Wines Read More »
The Friday feeling is strong and for many, the first payday of the year has finally, finally arrived. The wine calendar has started to warm up and we have seen the first few tastings of the year taking place with more scheduled to happen over the next few days. Here are three wines for the
Bye Bye January – Three Wines to Treat Yourself this Weekend Read More »
Take walk around any shopping street and you’ll see the red signs luring you into retailers’ January sales. This, being the week before the first payday of the year, is not one to go on a blowout, but you can still treat yourself if you know where to look. O’Briens Wine has just announced their
Three Winter Warmer Wines for this Weekend that Are Currently on Sale Read More »
There are plenty of things that quickly come to mind when you think about Argentina: Tango, barbecue, football and Malbec, to name a few. But if you dig a bit deeper, less known but equally interesting facts about the South American country appear: Argentinians are among the biggest radio listeners in the world, it was
A Great Value Chardonnay that Shows an Unexpected Side of Argentina Read More »
If you’re gonna break dry January, at least don’t break the bank too. We are all trying to be a bit more frugal this month, but since we can’t just hibernate our way to spring, we might as well try to find joy in more affordable pleasures. Below, three wines for a tenner or less
Three Great Wines For a Tenner or Less for a Budget-Friendly January Weekend Read More »
January progresses with the speed of a sloth and with short days and cold nights, it is really up to us to make our own sunshine. Turning to a warmer latitude for our wine of the week, how about a winter warmer from the South of France to bring some joie de vivre into our lives? L’ Ostal
A Heart Warming Red to Bring some South of France Sunshine to your Winter Read More »
The first weekend of the year has finally arrived! After a week or readjusting back on our desks, we look forward to some me time. If like us, you’ve made it a new year’s resolution to try new things this year, surely a glass of something different will be a brilliant way to start. Below, three
Three Wines to Try Something New for the First Weekend of the Year Read More »
Time flies and December seems to accelerate as we get close to the last little door in our advent calendars. The rushing, the shopping, the office Christmas party and the upped social life are all fun, but it is also lovely to take a moment to simply relax, sit back and enjoy a glass of wine in
Three Unexpected Wines to Surprise your Taste buds and your Guests this Weekend Read More »
f you’re a Christmas early adopter, chances are, there’s a tree in your living room already and perhaps some fairy lights gracing your window. We’re all up for letting it snow as soon as we can get away with, after all, it’s one more reason to smile, meet the people we love and of course, share
Three Wines to Wow your Guests without Breaking the Bank this Weekend Read More »
As the countdown to Christmas progresses, the wine scene in Dublin becomes more and more vibrant. The highly anticipated O’Briens Winter Wine Festival took place last weekend and yesterday Dublin joined the celebrations for Beaujolais Nouveau Day, which is celebrated on the third Thursday of July every year. Besides the big events, this week I
Three Wines to Embrace the Festive Mood this Weekend Read More »
Here’s something scary… This is the last Bank Holiday of the year! But before you hold your face like the ghastly character from Edvard Munch’s painting The Scream (or the emoji that channels it 😱), let us take a moment to think of all the fun just ahead of us… While we might not go
Three Wines to Crack Up Open this Bank Holiday Weekend Read More »
With a stormy weekend ahead, the idea of cosying up with a glass of wine sounds just lovely. This week Marks & Spencer introduced its range of wines for the Autumn/Winter season and there was many a bottle worthy of our prime time weekend sipping. From party-perfect sparkling to elegant whites and reds from the world’s finest producing
Three Wines from M&S to Cosy Up on this Stormy Weekend Read More »
October has been a brilliant month for oenophiles and if you’re looking for some different and delightful wines for the weekend, here’s a round up just for you. So far, Dublin has seen (and tasted) wines from some of the country’s finest independent importers at the SPIT Wine Festival, savoured Spain’s most popular and up and
Three Wonderful Bottles to Vindulge this Weekend Read More »
October brings crisp evenings and autumnal splendor. Halloween decorations intertwined with the premature sparkle of Christmas ornaments beginning to pop up remind us that this is a season for many a celebration. It’s also a time to try new things and while the weather’s change seems to lure us into velvety and rich reds, nothing says
If you Like Prosecco, You’re Going to Love this Bubbly Sicilian Read More »
Fun fact: September is the most common month for people to have their birthdays (with the holiday season nine months before we can’t say we’re surprised) so it is very likely that in the next few days you or someone you know is celebrating his or her day. With this in mind, we have chosen three
Get the Party Started – Our Three Top Wines to Turn the Weekend On Read More »
It is often the case with people who drink exclusively or mostly white wines that they shy away from the reds due to the tannins. These are absent from white wines, but a crucial element of reds, and they’re the ones to blame (or to thank for) that sensation of dryness in one’s mouth. However, the
This Fruity Spanish Garnacha Is A Getaway Red for the White Wine Drinker Read More »
While the northern hemisphere prepares for the harvest, wine producing countries in the southern half of the world are already drinking their 2017 vintages. As fresh and youthful as a wine can be, they come from fruit that was picked between February and April, just when northerner grapes were waking up to spring. Delheim Chenin 2017 is
A Cheeky Chenin Blanc from South Africa to Start Sipping 2017 Read More »
There is a consortium in the wine world that, as much as I try otherwise, always reminds me of the SPECTRE organisation from James Bond. Thankfully, the truth is far more benevolent and, indeed, extremely worthwhile. But to explain my misconception, let us look at the facts for a moment. The said outfit is an
Primum Familiae Vini – The S.P.E.C.T.R.E. of Wine Organisations? Read More »
There are many ways to celebrate the 4th of July: you can host a American-style BBQ, embrace the stars and stripes with cheerful decorations or watch fireworks as the sun goes down. But if you ask us, one of the best ideas to mark the occasion is to raise a glass of wine born in the USA. The
This Elegant Red from California is the Ideal Tipple for this Weekend Read More »
Life is short and the summer is even shorter so every little reason to spark a celebration is valid… From birthdays to unbirthdays, from big life milestones to decent weather, there’s always something to cherish and with the addition of a bubbly bottle and perhaps some nibbles you can effortlessly put together a party anytime. When
This French Sparkling Offers Luxury Quality at Go-To Value Read More »
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