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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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It's Amore! When it Comes to Seducing with Wine, Italians do it Better | Best Italian Wines

It’s Amore! When it Comes to Seducing with Wine, Italians do it Better

Giacomo Casanova, the quintessential Venetian lover, was no stranger to wine’s powers of mass seduction. “Gatta wine does not intoxicate, it enlivens”, he wrote in his memoirs, referring to Prosecco by its 18th century name. The legendary wooer reminisces about many bottles in his writings, and it wasn’t rare the occasion in which other gastronomic …

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A Rockin Ripasso for those Who Like their Reds Rich and Hearty

A Rockin’ Ripasso for those Who Like their Reds Fruity But with a Punch

Imagine this: It’s a chilly autumnal evening and you’re comfortably sitting in a sofa with cushions and blankets at your hand’s reach. You’re relaxed and cosy and you’re taking great pleasure in a glass of wine. What wine is it? Probably not a crisp, summery rosé. It’s time to call in the big guns. Enters …

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Rubico Lacrima Di Morro D'Alba 2015 - Wine of the Week from O'Briens

Enjoy the Al Fresco Vita with this Vibrant Italian Red from a Very Rare Variety

Italians are often considered the benchmark for life enjoyment. Masters at creating and appreciating beauty, their craft is praised across the globe and whether it’s leather, marble or tomatoes, there’s a shared appreciation for artisan dexterity common through the country’s countless and diverse regions. When it comes to wine, let’s be honest, Italy can be a …

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Masi Campofiorin 2013 - Wine of the Week from O'Briens 2

Masi Campofiorin 2013 – Wine of the Week from O’Briens

Is it a Bird? Is it a Plane? It’s a Supervenetian! While the name sounds like Clark Kent’s alter-ego, had his rocket landed in Valpolicella instead of Smallville, the term refers to a different type of hero, one created by winemakers in the northern Italian region. Masi, one of the biggest and most prestigious wineries in the …

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Fall in Love with Wines from la Bella Valpolicella

Fall in Love with Wines from la Bella Valpolicella

William Shakespeare had a soft spot for Veneto, a region in which he based classic works such as The Merchant of Venice, Othello, The Two Gentlemen from Verona and Romeo and Juliet. Just north-west from the town of the star-crossed lovers, we have Valpolicella, a region that might not have such a famous couple, but instead features a memorable triangle: Corvina, Rondinella …

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