O'Briens Limerick Wine Festival Brochure

SPRING WINE FESTIVAL LIMERICK
2018
T hank you for attending our
2018 Spring Wine Festival in
Limerick. Joe and his team from our
A t our Wine
Festival this
weekend we have
Limerick store are on hand to help an extensive range
with any queries you may have. to sample; still
and sparkling,
We are delighted to welcome classic and
over thirty five international indigenous grape
wineries to Limerick whose tables varieties and a
are crammed with exciting wines plethora of wine styles from cool
from every corner of the crisp whites and delicate rosés to
winemaking globe. rich powerful reds – some of the
finest wines on the planet can be
Our winemakers, winery teams and sampled today in this room.
O’Briens staff are on hand to guide
you through the wines available Our winemakers and winery teams
today. Please avail of their expert will also be delighted to help and
advice as there is nothing they enjoy guide you through the range of
more than chatting about wine. wines on offer so please take the
opportunity to avail of their
We hope that you thoroughly expert advice.
enjoy the festival and we welcome
any feedback you may have, thank Lynne Coyle MW l Wine Director
you again for attending and happy
tasting!
Brendan & Kevin O'Brien

CONTENTS CONTENTS
TABLE WINERY TABLE WINERY
Argentina New Zealand

1. Bodega Norton 23. Astrolabe Wines
2. Domaines Barons de Rothschild 24. Insight
(Lafite) 25. Whitehaven Wines
Australia South Africa

26. Delheim
3. Fine Wine Partners
27. M.A.N. Vintners
4. Kangarilla Road
5. Torbreck Vintners
Portugal
Chile 28. J.Portugal Ramos Vinhos
29. Vidigal Wines
6. Viña Leyda
Spain
France
7. 30. Adegas Pazo Tapias
J.M. Cazes Sélection
8. Cave de Lugny / Cave Saint Desirat 31. Artiga Fustel
32. Argo de Bazán
9. Vignobles Duffour
10. Domaine la Sarabande 33. Bodegas Luzón
11. Gerard Bértrand 34. Tandem
12. Laurent Miquel 35. Vinedos y Bodegas
13. Famille Bougrier Sierra Cantabria
14. Henri Bourgeois
15. Cave de Tain L’Hermitage USA
16. The Boisset Collection 36. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
Germany
17. Lingenfelder Estate
IRELAND
37. Kinsale Mead
Greece
18. Gaia Wines
Italy
19. Bertani Domains
20. Guerrieri Rizzardi
21. MGM Monde del Vino
22. The Wine People
Clare’s Wish Foundation was founded
in 2013 and is supported entirely by
This year’s ticket proceeds for our individuals, businesses and community
groups. They are the only Irish charity
Spring Wine Festival will be donated
dedicated to providing wishes exclusively
to the Clare’s Wish Foundation. to adults with terminal illnesses.
Tried something you liked today?
1 Use our new scoring system to grade
each wine from 1 to 5. A scoring field
is printed alongside each wine in the book.
Fill out your wine order form...
2 With so many delicious wines to taste

we have included an order form, at the
back of brochure, where you can make note
of the wines which you have scored highly
and you would like to order today or in your
local store.
Order at our sales table in the foyer

3 Chat to our team at the sales table
today to order to arrange your order.
ORDER TODAY FOR COLLECTION

IN-STORE OR HOME DELIVERY
FREE DELIVERY
to anywhere in Ireland on all
orders over €60.
DELIVERY TIMES
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delivered within 7 business days
(Monday-Friday) of you placing And don’t forget to give us
the order. your loyalty card number
so we can add your points
Fill in your order on the form

at the back of the brochure
and
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ARGENTINA
Famous for the Tango, amazing quality beef
and great music, Argentina is also home to
one of the most trendy grape varieties on
the planet – Malbec.
It’s not hard to see why Malbec is so

popular - bright rich red in colour, ripe
plummy fruits with soft and silky tannins
can be found in a “drink me now” or “tuck
me away for a rainy day” style makes it a
very desirable and diverse wine.
Mendoza is the most well known region,

but Salta is up and coming and a cooler
region so perfect for aromatic whites and
elegant reds. The quality of the wines from
Argentina is undeniable so visit the tables
and run through our wines, a quick taste
will highlight both the diversity and
inherent quality of the Malbec grape.
M
MA IX &
TC
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Buenos Aires
MENDOZA
ON SELECTED ROSÉ
Bodega Norton Mendoza
Table 1
Table 1
One of the most important wineries in Argentina, 5. Malbec Reserva 2014
with international awards for their high quality
A great mix of blue & blackberries, while
Malbec wines. Take the chance to taste the elegant
some vanilla notes add to the satin smooth
Porteño through to the stunning, iconic Privadas.
feel of the palate.
€15.95
1. Torrontes 2016 Smooth Supple Red
Hugely aromatic, fresh peach, apricot
and floral notes burst out of the glass.
€11.95
Aromatic Fruity White 6. Privada Blend 2014
A serious wine, profound perfumes of
mostly blueberry fruit, a little cedar spice
and a sleek oaked palate.
2. Porteño Malbec 2017 €19.95
A youthful, juicy, Malbec with sweet Rich Robust Red
blackberry & plum fruit, soft tannins
and a fresh finish.
€14.95
Juicy Lively Red
7. Privada Malbec 2014
Impossible not to love for its luscious black
fruits, cigar box spice, structure, power and
impressive length.
3. Barrel Select Malbec 2015 €22.95
Intense perfumed black pastille Rich Robust Red
aromas mingle with vanilla on a smooth
full-bodied palate.
€12.95 down from €14.95

for May
Smooth Supple Red
4. Malbec D.O.C. 2015

Classic Malbec with blackberry fruits,
subtle spice and well-intergrated tannins
on a velvety-smooth palate.
€18.95
Smooth Supple Red
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Domaines Barons de Casablanca / Colchagua / Mendoza /
Rothschild (Lafite) Bordeaux
Table 2
Table 2
With an array of stunning wines from Chile and
Argentina, this is a unique opportunity to compare
12. Aruma 2016
and contrast South America with this top quality Fruit by the bucketload with shiny black
focused producer who has a foot in both camps. pastille and plum augmented by some
mocha notes.
8. Los Vascos Sauvignon Blanc 2016 €18.45

Rich Robust Red
Cool-climate Casablanca Sauvignon with
stony notes and lime like fruit and zesty
finish.
€11.95 down from €14.95

for May
13. Amancaya 2016
Aromatic Fruity White A blend of Malbec and Cabernet, the
latter adding tannin and stucture to the
former’s intense fruit and smart oak use.
€16.95 down from €20.95
9. Los Vascos Chardonnay 2016 for May
Rich Robust Red
A stunningly-good unoaked Chardonnay
with mineral notes, a mass of nectarine
fruit, and a crisp lemon finish.
14. Légende Saint-Émilion 2015

€14.95
Aromatic Fruity White A classic St. Émilion, showing spiced plum
compote like fruit with notes of cherry,
supple tannin and a toasted note from oak
ageing.
10. Los Vascos Cabernet
Sauvignon 2015 €28.95
Lots of cassis-like fruit but also with a Smooth Supple Red
spicy roast coffee note and a little vanilla
over a palate with moderate tannins.
€14.95
Smooth Supple Red
11. Los Vascos Carmenère

Grande Reserve 2012
Intense blackberry fruit with liquorice-like
spice notes and excellent length.
€19.95
Rich Robust Red
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AUSTRALIA
Whilst Australia continues to be home to
some of the biggest wineries in the world,
it is also at the forefront of some of the
worlds’ most exciting and innovative
developments in grape growing and
winemaking. The regions are
diverse in terms of climate, soil and grape
varieties - from the cool Adelaide Hills to
ENJOYING THE the warmth of Barossa, there are unique
WINE FESTIVAL? wine styles to suit all tastes and budgets.
Why not tell us about it? This diversity, coupled with small,
family-owned vineyards and wineries sets
TWEET modern Australian wines apart in their
#OBWINEFEST individuality and quality. Not only are the

traditional, international grapes such as
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and
& you could be in with a Chardonnay available but there are also off
chance to win a prize! the beaten track options.
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Fine Wine Partners Barossa / Adelaide / Mornington
Table 3
Table 3
This table of high-quality wines offers a chance
to sample a wide range of wine styles from 19. Petaluma Yellow Label
South-Eastern Australia. Coonawarra 2015
Displays the classic Coonawarra Cabernet
character, blackcurrant, cassis and mint
15. Croser Sparkling NV with Shiraz and Petit Verdot adding to its
This deliciously dry sparkling wine has complexity.
aromas of ripe apple and honey with bready
undertones and a refreshingly crisp finish. €44.95
Rich Robust Red
€24.95
Dry Refereshing White
20. St. Hallett Gamekeeper’s

Grenache Shiraz Touriga 2015
This intriguing blend offers a delicious
16. Croser Sparkling Rosé NV mix of ripe bramble fruit and subtle spice
There is a wonderfully bright red berry fruit undertones.
character to this seriously elegant sparkling
rosé, which also displays some delicious
€16.95 down from €19.95
biscuity notes.
for May
Rich Robust Red
€27.95
Elegant Crisp Rosé
21. St. Hallett Butcher’s Cart

17. Petaluma Yellow Label Shiraz 2015
Hanlin Hill Riesling 2015 A delightful mix of bright berry fruit, mocha
Zesty citrus and apple fruit on the nose with undertones and a satisfyingly smooth finish.
subtle tropical notes on the wonderfully crisp
and dry palate. €26.95
Rich Robust Red
€31.95
Aromatic Fruity White
22. St. Hallett Old Block Shiraz

18. Petaluma Yellow Label B&V 2014
Shiraz 2015 Full-bodied and bursting with ripe bramble
fruit, intriguing earth and spicy undertones
This organically-grown Shiraz displays
add complexity.
fragrant dark fruit, black pepper spice
and mocha undertones.
€60.00
€38.95 Rich Robust Red
Rich Robust Red
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Fine Wine Partners
continued
Table 3
23. Stonier Chardonnay 2016

our stores
Mornington Peninsula’s climate is perfectly
suited to Chardonnay. Stonier’s example has
delicious ripe apple fruit and very
well-integrated oak.
€26.95
Rich Luscious White
24. Stonier Pinot Noir 2016

This has a classic Pinot fruit profile of cherry
and plum underpinned by some wonderful
savoury notes
€26.95
Juicy Lively Red

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Kangarilla Road
Table 4
McLaren Vale
A family winery with an Irish heritage who are
working hard on reflecting wines that show the
McLaren region, its soils and its grape varieties to
their best. Approachable, lively wines.
Meet Charlie O’ Brien today.
25. Shiraz 2016

Succulent and juicy redolent of red fruits,
particularly cherry enhanced by mocha
character and soft tannins.
€16.95
Rich Robust Red
26. Terzetto 2013

Perfumed raisin and cherry on the nose,
with palate of prunes, cinnamon and
chalky tannins.
€15.95 down from €17.95

for May
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Torbreck Vintners
Barossa Valley
Table 5
Established with their hearts firmly in love with old

vine Rhône grapes; Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. WEDDINGS,
PARTIES &
Torbreck have blazed a trail as iconic Barossa
producers with multiple awards.
27. Old Vines GMS 2015

A rich soft red full of strawberry, blackberry,
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28. The Steading 2015
Plum, bramble and liquorice character
joined on the palate by savoury porcini
notes and silky tannins.
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29. Woodcutter’s Shiraz 2016
Satisfyingly rich bramble and liquorice - SALE OR RETURN
notes on a palate with silky smooth
tannins and subtle oak notes. -FREE DELIVERY
€21.95 down from €26.45
for May - LOYALTY POINTS
Rich Robust Red
30. The Struie 2014

Incredibly rich fruit and spice is balanced
Pop in-store
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CHILE
There are two key geographical features
that define the wines of Chile - the Andes
mountain range, the longest continental
mountain range in the world, and the
Pacific Ocean, the largest and deepest
Ocean in the world. These features
influence soil, temperature, altitude, wind,
mist and rainfall thus ensuring that Chile is
extremely multifaceted in terms of which
grapes can grow successfully.
Because of this terroir diversity, there are
well defined wine growing regions within
the country that excel in growing specific
grapes. Chile therefore is successfully
making a wide array of wines that are
typically pure, fruit driven examples of all
of the international classic grape varieties.
Everything from Sauvignon Blanc to Pinot
Noir that offer great value every day
drinking wines to multilayered, stylish,
world beating quality, cult status wines are
available from Chile.
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Viña Leyda Leyda Valley
Table 6
Table 6
Located in the Leyda Valley which is influenced by 35. Pinot Noir Reserva 2016
the cool Pacific Ocean, Viña Leyda excel in growing
Very fresh and pure perfumed blueberry
aromatic whites and make stunning, remarkably well
and strawberry fruit on the nose and a
priced Pinot Noir.
juicy palate.
€11.95 down from €15.95

31. Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2016
for May
Full of citrus with zesty lime and grapefruit,
Juicy Lively Red
herbal notes and a stony mineral quality.
€11.95 down from €13.95

for May
Aromatic Fruity White 36. Pinot Noir Las Brisas 2015
More-ish juicy raspberry and blueberry fruit
with some oak age which adds complexity.
32. Sauvignon Garuma 2017
Packed with citrus including grapefruit, €16.95
lemon and lime cut with a chalky mineral Juicy Lively Red
dimension.
€16.95
37. Syrah Reserva 2015

An elegant cool climate style Syrah,
aromatic with pepper, a hint of floral
character and red fruit aromas.
33. Chardonnay Reserva 2016
A mix of passionfruit & zesty orange in €13.95
character and added weight and texture Rich Robust Red
from lees-ageing.
€13.95
Rich Luscious White
34. Falaris Chardonnay 2015

White peach and orange zest fruit mingle
with a smoky oak note with a creamy
smooth palate.
€16.95
Rich Luscious White
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FRANCE
Winemaking in France can be traced
back to 6th century BC, so they are well
on top of their game at this stage.
Home to all of the classic grape
varieties, the French wine regions have
long been the touchstone for the wines
made from these same grapes across the
winemaking world. Used to being
benchmarked, judged, compared and en-
Cormac Dillon - Store Manager, Nutgrove helping out in the vineyards vied French vignerons continue to press on
in Château Caraguilhes, Corbières, France with their own agenda of striving for
excellence and bettering quality in both
their vineyard and cellar activities.
With such an extensive range of wines

available to taste from across France at the
festival, it is the perfect opportunity to
experiment and compare Bordeaux with
Burgundy, the Loire with the Languedoc
and the less well known regions such as
Gascony. From Cabernet Sauvignon to
Pinot Noir with Sauvignon Blanc in
O’Briens Staff Trip , Château Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape,
between it is all here this weekend for
Rhône, France
your journey through France.
Paris
LOIRE
BURGUNDY
Kevin O’ Brien, Lynne Coyle MW, Laurent and Nessa Miquel at the
Les Auzines Estate, Corbières Region , Languedoc, France
BORDEAUX
RHÔNE
GASCONY
LANGUEDOC

Lynne Coyle MW in the vineyards at Clos d’Ora owned by Gérard Ber- ORDER NOW
trand in the Languedoc region of France. Fill out the order form at the back of the brochure
J.M. Cazes Sélection Bordeaux / Rhône / Languedoc
Table 7
Table 7
Owners of Château Lynch-Bages, this important
42. Michel Lynch Organic Red 2015
wine family also own other high-quality estates in key
100% Merlot and organic, plenty of plummy
wine regions. The common thread is the elegance
character, some cherry, a little mocha and
and stylish complexity of all the wines.
supple tannins.
38. Michel Lynch Organic €15.95

Bordeaux Blanc 2016 Smooth Supple Red
Attractive aromatic elderflower and lemon
mixed with a little pineapple over a crisp
dry palate.
€15.95 43. Château Villa Bel Air Rouge 2013

Dry Refreshing White
Flavours of blackberries and liquorice with
supple tannin, while oak ageing adds a hint
of vanilla and spice.
39. Château Villa Bel Air Blanc
2014 €24.95
Rich Robust Red
Lees ageing in the winery adds layers of
complexity to this already rich
& flavoursome white.
€24.95
Dry Refreshing White 44. L’Ostal Estibals 2015
A high-quality wine, which has a wealth of
ripe bramble fruit & subtle oak.
40. Domaine des Sénéchaux
€13.95 down from €16.95
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2015
for May
Almond aromas, Williams pear and citrus Rich Robust Red
like fruit combined with a creamy nougat
like texture.
€36.95
Rich Luscious White
45. Domaine des Sénéchaux
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2014
With concentrated soft, ripe fruit, hints of
41. Domaine L’Ostal Rosé 2017 spice & great balance and length, this is
Dry with a ripe mid-palate and good weight Châteauneuf-du-Pape at its best.
to balance its cherry and berry summery
fruit aromas and flavours. €33.95 down from €43.95
€15.45 - Buy one get one for May
half price all summer Rich Robust Red
Elegant Crisp Rosé
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Cave de Lugny /
Burgundy / Rhône
Cave Saint Desirat
Table 8
Table 8
One of the top Cave co-operatives in France, Cave 50. Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blason
de Lugny make the wines for over 90% of the Lugny du Rhône 2015
appellation, their red wine selection is also well Cherry and strawberry fruit mixed with
worth investigating. peppery spice and a full-bodied palate.
46. Mâcon-Villages “La Côte €34.45

Blanche” 2016 Rich Robust Red
This unoaked Chardonnay and has clean

apple and pear fruit with a mid weight
crisp dry palate.
€15.95
47. Mâcon-Lugny “Grande

Réserve” 2016
Ripe pear and a little apricot fruit on the
nose backed up by a soft creamy palate
with a crisp lemon finish.
€17.95
48. Crémant de Bourgogne Blanc

de Blancs NV
This incredibly-classy Blanc de Blancs
has aromas of ripe apple & citrus, and a
complex & creamy palate.
€17.95 down from €20.95

for May
49. Syrah Vin de Pays d’Ardèche

2016
Blackberry fruit and a little spice on a palate
which is medium-bodied & velvet-smooth.
€14.45
Smooth Supple Red
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Vignobles Duffour Domaine La Sarabande
Table 10
Table 9
Gascony Faugères, Languedoc

This lovely estate in Gascony is owned by the Based in Faugères, this charming estate is owned by
Duffour family. The father and son team make this an Irish wine goose, Isla Gordon and her Australian
great value for money, modern, aromatic white wine; winemaking husband Paul. After meeting and working
one of the most popular wines in our range. together in New Zealand, they came back to Europe
to create their own wines. Meet Paul Gordon today.
51. Duffour Pere et Fils, Côtes 52. Misterioso Faugères AOP 2014
de Gascogne 2017 Flavours of bramble fruit, with dark cherries,
a sprinkle of spice and some gentle tannins
With its crunch of red apple and citrus fruit, giving structure.
this dry white is perfect for enjoying with
friends and light foods. €13.95 down from €16.95
for May
€9.95 down from €12.95 Rich Robust Red
for May
53. Les Rabasses Faugères AOP

2014
Blackberry, cherry fruit and liquorice
flavours are complemented by subtle
oak notes.
€21.45
Rich Robust Red
54. Bousigue Faugères AOP 2015

Ripe bramble fruit and herbal aromas lead
on to the palate which is rich and mouth
filling.
€28.95
Rich Robust Red
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Gérard Bertrand Languedoc
Table 11
Table 11
Gérard has forged an international reputation for the
wine growing estates and wines of the Languedoc 59. “H” de L’Hospitalet
region. Passionate about the local grape varieties, Malbec 2015
music and culture of the region of his birth, his Perfumed aromas of violet and black
wines are now familiar to us all. pastille fruits on the nose with a palate
of brambly fruit and smooth tannins.
55. “H” de L’Hospitalet
Sauvignon 2016 €10.95 down from €13.95
for May
A very classy Sauvignon grown with
Smooth Supple Red
some chalky mineral notes as well as ripe
gooseberrry and citrus.
€13.95
Aromatic Fruity White 60. Pic St Loup 2016
Supremely elegant with wonderful fruit
purity, silky smooth tannins and layers of wild
bramble fruit with a lingering richness on the
56. Domaine de L’Aigle finish.
Chardonnay 2014
€14.95 down from €15.95
This wine exudes finesse with stone fruit,
for May
subtle oak and a smooth texture.
Smooth Supple Red
€19.45
Rich Luscious White
61. Cigalus Rouge 2016

57. Cigalus Blanc 2016 This classy, seven-grape-blend has a
beguiling mix of black fruits, plum and
This flagship blend works like a dream cedar spice.
with an enticing mix of nut, pear, grapefuit,
peach and cream. €32.95 down from €38.95
for May
€38.00 Smooth Supple Red
Rich Luscious White
58. Hédonisme Rosé 2017

A delicious, berry-scented, organic,
dry-Rosé. Bursting with fruit on the palate.
€15.95 - Buy one get one half price

all summer
Ripe Fruity Rosé
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Laurent Miquel Corbières / Languedoc
Table 12
Table12
Neasa originally from Foxrock is now married to

winemaker Laurent Miquel and living in France. 66. Château Les Auzines Hautes
One of the modern day wine geese, the family are Terres Rouge 2016
making delicious red and white wines from
Corbières in France. Meet Neasa today. A mix of brambly fruit and garrigue herbs
but also some freshness and subtle savoury
62. Les Auzines Alaina Albariño 2016 note.
Aromas of grapefruit & delicate floral notes,
lead to a palate which is peachy with a hint
€14.95
of lime on the finish. Rich Robust Red
€16.95
63. Les Beauchamps Viognier 2017

Wonderfully floral and aromatic, with a
palate full of honeysuckle, peach & apricot
notes and a delightfully crisp finish.
€14.95
64. Château Les Auzines Fleurs

Blanches 2016
Les Fleurs Blanches has hints of peachy
fruit, a ripe mid-palate and a stony
minerality on the finish.
€14.45
Rich Luscious White
65. Les Beauchamps Syrah 2016

There is an incredibly pure Syrah character
to this wine, thanks to a cool fermentation
in stainless steel.
€9.95 down from €14.95

for May
Smooth Supple Red
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Famille Bougrier
Table 13
Loire
Family owned Loire property renowed for growing
and making exellent qualty Sauvignon Blanc.
This producer is one of our most popular amongst
our customers and the wine style perfectly suits
lighter spring and summer foods.
67. Les Hauts Lieux, Chenin Blanc

2017
A great depth of flavour, with pretty peach
and red apple fruit, good length and crisp
lemon finish.
€13.95
68. Les Hauts Lieux, Sauvignon

Blanc 2016
Intensely aromatic with grassy and
gooseberry notes with a lemon zest crisp
finish.
€15.45
M
MA IX & 69. Les Hauts Lieux, Rosé 2017
TC
H*
A highly gluggable, refreshing dry rosé
redolent of raspberries and cranberries.
€13.95 - Buy one get one

half price all summer
Elegant Crisp Rosé
ON SELECTED ROSÉ

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Henri Bourgeois Loire / Marlborough
Table 14
Table 14
The Bourgeois family are making some of the best
wines in the Loire Valley. The grapes are grown on 74. Sancerre d’Antan 2015
a combination of chalk, clay and limestone soils
Fermented in oak, this is dry & refreshing
which are the perfect terroir for these elegant
with minerality & texture as its hallmarks.
mineral-driven Sauvignon Blancs.
70. Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon €45.00

Blanc 2016 Rich Luscious White
Zesty citrus fruit, particularly grapefruit to
the fore but also showing a chalky mineral
element too.
€15.45 75. Petit Clos Sauvignon Blanc

Dry Refreshing White 2016 (New Zealand)
An extremely elegant Sauvignon, yet this
still carries hallmark pungent Marlborough
bell pepper & grassiness.
71. Petit Bourgeois Rosé de Pinot
Noir 2017 €19.95
This pretty pink wine abounds with berry Aromatic Fruity Whtie
fruit but it’s also crisp and refreshingly dry.

Elegant Crisp Rosé
72. La Porte de Caillou Sancerre

2016
Delicious cool climate fruit flavours of
gooseberry and elderflower combined
with intense chalky minerality.
€24.95
73. La Demoiselle de Bourgeois

Pouilly Fumé 2014
Stony mineral intensity and a tingling
texture allied to fabulous length.
€31.95 down from €35.95

for May
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Cave de Tain
Table 15
Rhône
One of France’s best Cave Co-ops, making great
wines at all levels, Cave de Tain lies at the base of
the hill of Hermitage, at the heart of the historic
northern Rhône vineyards.
76. Crozes Hermitage 2015

Enticing aromas of raspberry and violet
with light pepper and quite a fresh finish.
€19.95
Rich Robust Red
77. Saint Joseph 2015

Medium-bodied with a peppery, black
cherry/blackberry Northern Rhône Syrah
profile.
€20.95 down from €23.95
for May
Rich Robust Red
78. Hermitage 2007

This strikingly good Syrah perfecty balances
its dark bramble fruit with its savoury
undertones.
€55.00
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The Boisset Collection Rhône / California
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Table 16
Boisset is a family-owned collection of more than
82. Raymond Family Classic
twenty historical and prestigious wineries in the Cabernet 2016
world’s pre-eminent terroirs, including the Côte Blackberry, cassis and subtle earthy
d’Or, Beaujolais, Rhône Valley, California’s Russian undertones are perfectly balanced on
River Valley and the Napa Valley, each house retains the soft, approachable palate.
its unique history, identity, and style, and all are
united in the pursuit of fine wines expressive of their €23.95 down from €29.95
terroir. for May
Rich Robust Red
79. Reserve de Bonpas Côte du
Rhône 2016
The classic mix of berry & cherry fruit with
soft tannins make it brilliant with or without
food. 83. Raymond Field Blend 2013
Lusciously-ripe red berry fruit and a velvet
€11.95 down from €14.95
texture combine for a long satisfying finish.
for May
Juicy Lively Red
€19.95 down from €22.95
for May
Rich Robust Red
80. Sieur Alphonse Gigondas 2015

A neighbour to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, this 84. Raymond Cabernet
has rich plummy fruit, smooth tannins and a Sauvignon 40th Anniversary
tobacco like spice.
2014
€25.95 Blackcurrant and cocoa on the palate, with
Rich Robust Red melting tannins and refreshing minerality
on the finish.
€42.95 down from €50.00

for May
Rich Robust Red
81. Domaine Herbert Bonpas
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2014
A complex array of bramble fruit, herbal
notes, liquorice and more allied to velvety
tannins.
€29.95
Rich Robust Red
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GERMANY
Unquestionably Germany is one of the
most underappreciated wine producing
countries in the world.
The home to the noble Riesling grape,

it also successfully grows high quality
We have a dedicated Business to Pinot Noir and other interesting varieties
Business service working directly with such as the red grape Dornfelder
and the white grape Scheurebe.
hotels, restaurants, catering companies,
Some vineyard sites are so densely planted
embassies and event organisers. or located in such precarious locations,
that gentle hand harvesting of the grapes
Sourced by our wine buyer, Lynne Coyle into small traditional baskets is the only
Master of Wine, we offer a diverse and option for the growers.
ever-expanding range of competitively The benefit of this is that the grapes arrive
at the winery in near perfect condition
priced wines that are exclusive to our
ready for long cool fermentations which
business customers. We also have concentrate flavours and aromas.
an extensive range of craft beers and German wines are one of the best kept
secrets in the wine trade.
premium and craft spirits.
Don’t be misled by the fluted bottle shape,
Services include free delivery, staff the whites wines range from crisp bone dry
styles to unctuous and rich, the reds are
training, wine list design, food matching
elegant, well balanced and pure.
and sale or return. Please feel free to German wines age well and so are perfect
contact our dedicated team at any for tucking away for a few years.
stage to discuss your needs further.
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Business 2 Business Manager
Mob: 086 7738478 / +353 (0)1 2693139
Email: akeane@obrienswine.ie
@Anthony_OBW
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Lingenfelder Estate Pfalz
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Table 17
A regular now at our wine festivals, this is a great
opportunity to experiment with the Lingenfelder 89. Fox Label Dornfelder QbA
family’s amazing Riesling and other aromatic whites. 2010
Located in the Pfalz region of Germany they practise Wonderfully perfumed raspberry and cherry
sustainable grape farming. Meet Georg & Karl fruit with light tannins and fresh acidity.
Lingenfelder today.
€15.95
85. Bird-label Riesling QbA 2016 Juicy Lively Red
A rich Riesling with an almost spicy quality to
go with red apple and lemon fruit.
Off dry.
€12.95 down from €14.95

for May
86. Hare-label Gewürztraminer

QbA 2016
A perfumed character based on Turkish
delight plus lychee and red apple on a soft
off dry palate.
€14.95
87. Scheurebe Kabinett Burgweg

Single Vineyard 2013
Delicious grapefruit and blackcurrant leaf
aromas on an off dry palate.
€18.95
88. Riesling Kabinett Trocken

2015
Dry, yet bursting with citrus and apple fruit,
and elegant with stony minerality and a
fresh finish.
€18.95
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GREECE
Wine has been embedded
in Greek culture for over 4,000 years
and the ancient Greeks pioneered
new methods of viticulture
and winemaking.
Today, there is a drive towards high quality

wine grapes being grown, not only on the
Greek mainland but also on the beautiful
Greek Islands such as the stunning
volcanic island of Santorini.
There are over 300 indigenous grape

varieties in Greece to choose from so there
is vast choice available to the
innovative teams of winemakers
establishing exciting new wineries across
the country. Greek wines continue to grow
in popularity as their reputation for high
quality, interesting wines spreads.
If you are looking for something off the

beaten track or would simply like the fairly
OUR WINTER unique opportunity to meet our Greek

producers and taste their delicious wines,
WINE FESTIVAL this festival is your ideal opportunity.
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Nemea / Santorini
One of the most respected wineries in Greece,
Gaia make high quality red and white wines. The
our stores
indigenous Assyrtiko Wild Ferment is defined by
its mineral profile as the grapes are grown on the
volcanic Santorini soils.
90. Monograph Assyrtiko 2016

Delicious, bright, refreshing green tinged fruit
character with a hint of minerality in
the finish.
€15.95
91. Assyrtiko Wild Ferment 2016

An intensely-concentrated white; chalky
mineral character & lemon zest notes with
great length.
€22.95 down from €24.95

for May
Rich Luscious White
92. Agiorgitiko 2014

Intense bramble and blueberry fruit on
the nose and a weighty and structured but
smooth palate.
€18.45
Smooth Supple Red
93. Gaia Estate 2013

The native variety Agiorgitiko, makes fine,
tannic structured and long-lived reds with
intense fruit.
€32.95
Rich Robust Red

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ITALY
From North to South including the Island of
Sicily, Italy has an incredible array of
wines on offer from both local
and international grape varieties.
Elegant dry whites from

Soave, the sparkling wines of Prosecco,
rich Primitivo from Puglia or intense
sweet Vin Santo from Tuscany, there
Lynne Coyle MW and Paul Turner from O’ Briens Wine with Federico
Pesolillo & Daniel Stewart of Rizzardi Winery with on a recent trip to Italy.
is truly a lifetime of discovery
and experimentation.
Along with diverse grape varieties,

contrasting climates, varied terroir, and
regional wine making know how,
Italy also has the food!
Delicious Italian cuisine is truly the best

way to experience and enjoy the
aromas, flavours through the vast choice of
wine available from Italy.
Kevin O’ Brien, Tim Goodenough (Store Manager, Rathmines), with Federico Pesolilo of Rizzardi
Winery and Christine Nadalié of Château Beaurivage on a trip to Bordeaux.
FRIULI
VENEZIA
GIULIA
VENETO
TUSCANY
Rome
Kevin O’Brien and Paul Turner from O’ Briens Wine with Daniel Stewart
of Rizzardi Winery on a trip early this year in Italy. PUGLIA
SICILY

Paul Turner from O’ Briens Wine with Enrico Raber, Winemaker of ORDER NOW
Musella during Paul’s trip to Italy earlier this year. Fill out the order form at the back of the brochure
Bertani Domains Veneto / Tuscany
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Table 19
Going from strength to strength with Andrea Lonardi
at the helm managing both the vineyards and
98. Bertani Valpolicella
winemaking, Bertani is innovating and raising the Ripasso Tenuta Novare 2013
quality bar every year.
Silk-smooth and richer and fuller than many
Ripassos, with delicious dark cherry and
94. Puiatti Signature raisin fruit.
Sauvignon Blanc 2017
This is a wine which displays perfect balance
€19.95
between its peachy fruit, herbaceous notes Smooth Supple Red
and minerality.
€17.95 99. San Leonino Governo

all’uso Toscano 2016
Semi-dried Sangiovese grapes deliver
intense notes of ripe cassis, cherry &
95. Puiatti Signature Ribolla Gialla liquorice.
2017
€14.95 down from €18.95
Bone-dry and wonderfully fresh, with for May
flavours of citrus, apple and minerality
Rich Robust Red
showing on the long finish.
€17.95
100. Val di Suga Brunello di
Montalcino 2013
96. Puiattino Pinot Grigio 2016 A structured and powerful wine with masses
of dark fruit and savoury richness, this is a
Fresh & grassy with hints of green apples must for any fan of great Italian wine.
and also a touch of honeyed richness but
the finish remains dry, crisp, and steely. €39.95
Rich Robust Red
€17.95
97. Bertani Lugana Le Quaiare

2016
Mineral-driven and complex, boasting subtle
aromas of wild honey, ripe pear and fresh
lemon zest.
€16.45
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Guerrieri Rizzardi Veneto
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Our ever popular friends from the Veneto are
attending our Wine Festival once again. The 105. Munus Bardolino 2015
wines are both amazingly diverse and interesting.
Layers of rich silky dark cherry and plum fruit
Everything from Prosecco through to rich
are perfectly complemented by the sweet
concentrated Amarone are on show.
spice undertones.
Meet Giuseppe Rizzardi today.
€14.95 down from €21.45
101. Prosecco Spumante NV for May
Smooth Supple Red
Shows the perfect balance of white
peach and ripe pear fruit with a fine
crisp backbone.
€17.95 down from €20.95

for May 106. Clos Roareti 2015
Aromatic Fruity White Rich, complex, and silk-smooth with ripe
blackberry & raspberry fruit and a savoury
undertone.
€26.95
102. Pinot Grigio 2016 Smooth Supple Red
Notes of honey and sweet spices add
complexity to the rich pear fruit, yet the
finish is refreshingly crisp and dry.
€14.95 107. Villa Rizzardi Amarone 2010

Rich & complex with lots of dark black fruit,
and boasts a savoury quality while retaining
Rizzardi’s signature elegance.
103. Costeggiola Soave 2016 €41.45

Rich Robust Red
A superb-concentration of rich, ripe golden
apple fruit with a deliciously honeyed edge.
€15.45
Aromatic Fruity White 108. Calcarole Amarone 2011
The pinnacle of Rizzardi’s award winning
wines, this is one of the most concentrated,
long-lived and complex of all Amarones.
104. Pojega Ripasso 2015
This silk-smooth Ripasso has pure €69.00
wild-cherry fruit & sweet spice undercut Rich Robust Red
with notes of mocha.
€16.95 down from €20.45
for May
Smooth Supple Red
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MGM Mondo del Vino Abruzzo / Puglia / Sicily
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A family business who are growing grapes and 113. Luna Argenta Negramaro
making wines in multiple locations across Italy. Primitivo Puglia IGT 2016
Fruit driven modern winemaking is at the heart of
Intense flavours of crushed blackberry &
this company as well as flying the flag for some
black cherry with notes of vanilla, cinnamon
lesser known, interesting wine regions.
spice, and mocha.
109. Giacondi Casa Vino Bianco

€18.45
Rich Robust Red
NV
Fruit-driven with pronounced floral aromas,
and plenty of ripe peach & apple fruit on
the crisp, dry palate.
114. Rinforzo Primitivo Salento
€7.95 down from €8.95 IGT 2015
for May Rich and complex with flavours of
Aromatic Fruity White blackberry jam, prunes, dark chocolate
and Mediterranean herbs.
110. Giacondi Casa Vino Rosso €20.95

NV Rich Robust Red
With fruit from vineyards across southern
Italy, this is silk-smooth & medium-bodied
with ripe plum & cherry fruit and is
unmistakably Italian.
€7.95 down from €8.95

for May
Juicy Lively Red
111. La Piuma Montepulciano

D’Abruzzo DOC 2015
Medium bodied with lots of juicy wild cherry
fruit with hints of blackberry and sweet spice.
€12.95
Juicy Lively Red
112. Asio Otus Vino Varietale

d’Italia NV
Made from a blend of super-ripe, southern
Italian Merlot, Cabernet and Shiraz, this is
dark, full-bodied and spicy.
€15.95
Rich Robust Red
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The Wine People
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Sicily / Tuscany / Veneto

This is a progressive family business who specialise in
Sicilian wines but offer a comprehensive range from
around Italy. On show today, their brilliant Prosecco,
and their delicious Chianti’s, which reflect the Tuscan
terroir to perfection.
115. Arcobello Prosecco Frizzante NV

Classic Prosecco made in a very
approachable style; frothy bubbles, pear ENJOYING THE
& peach fruit and soft acidity.
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Appassimento 2016
Bright and fruit-driven with buckets of vibrant & you could be in with a
dark cherry & plummy fruit and very good
structure.
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€11.95 down from €15.95

for May
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117. Volpetto Chianti 2014 anyone else?
Modern in style, Volpetto Chianti remains a
well-structured wine with very pure, ripe dark Check out our newsfeeds
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NEW
ZEALAND
Home of the heroic “All Blacks”, this small
country also seriously punches above its
weight in wine. Dominated by Marlborough
and Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand has
taken on the wine world with its
exuberant, zesty, exotic take on Sauvignon
Blanc and dare we say has won.
However, don’t stop at Sauvignon,

if you are a fan of New Zealand also seek
out other aromatic white grape varieties
that they do well – Riesling, Pinot Gris and
Gewürztraminer, and on the reds Pinot
Noir is the hot ticket.
Moving further North and therefore slightly

warmer, in terms of climate - think about
Waiheke Island, which offers complex
Chardonnays and structured, powerful
reds from Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
and Merlot.

Wellington
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Astrolabe Marlborough
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Table 23
Astrolabe was the brain-child of marine biologist
Simon Waghorn and his wife Jane. Together they 123. Astrolabe Wairau Valley
scoured Marlborough securing the best vineyard Riesling 2015
sites, this has allowed them to blend their unique Crisp green apple & lemon zest flavours,
award-winning Sauvignon Blanc from over twenty complemented by mineral undertones
vineyard locations. Meet Arabella Waghorn today. which follow through on a long, crisp finish.
119. Astrolabe Province Marlborough €19.95

Bursting with lemongrass, gooseberry
and citrus flavours, which lead into a
deliciously-dry mineral finish.
124. Astrolabe Province
€15.95 down from €19.95 Marlborough Pinot Noir 2015
for May
Bramble fruit & dark cherry flavours, along
with a hint of smoky oak and silky tannins.
120. Astrolabe Valleys Awatere €25.45

Juicy Lively Red
Well-defined minerality & acidity, flavours
of lime zest, elderflower & fresh herbs
with a dry, savoury finish.
€22.45
121. Astrolabe Valleys Kekerengu

Aromas of lime zest, pink grapefruit, ripe
gooseberries & peach, and a crisp dry and
mineral-laden finish.
€21.45
122. Astrolabe Vineyards Taihoa

Amazingly complex, intense tropical & citrus
flavours lead to a chalky mineral finish.
€39.45
Rich Luscious White
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Insight Marlborough
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Firmly established as one of our favourite Sauvignon
Blancs from Marlborough, New Zealand, the array 129. Insight Single Vineyard
of other aromatic wines : Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir 2016
Gewürztraminer are well worth trying. These styles Sublime purity of red-berry fruit backed
work especially well with Asian foods. Fleur McCree up by savoury complexity and clever use
is the co-owner/co-founder of Insight. of oak.
Meet Fleur today.
€18.95 down from €20.95
125. Insight Single Vineyard for May
Juicy Lively Red
A vibrantly fruity and grassy Sauvignon with
tropical fruit notes undercut by minerality on
the fresh, crisp finish.
€18.95
126. Insight Single Vineyard

Dry Riesling 2014
Zesty citrus fruit undercut by minerality.
Crisp & juicy with a long mineral finish.
€16.95

Pinot Gris 2014
Incredibly complex & fruit-driven with
sumptuous stone-fruit characters of
nectarine, apricot and quince.
€16.95

Gewürztraminer 2014
A vibrant, fruit & spice led wine with the
perfect balance of spicy richness and crisp
citrus finish.
€14.95 down from €16.95

for May
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Whitehaven Marlborough
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Established in 1994 by Sue and Greg White,
Whitehaven is a family owned winery situated in the
heart of the world-renowned Marlborough region 134. Whitehaven Pinot Noir 2014
of New Zealand. Today it is one of the most thriving
Captivating plum fruit, cherry aromas and
wine businesses in New Zealand, committed to toast on the nose, elegant structure and
producing concentrated, powerful, varietal wines. supple, silky tannins.
Meet chief Winemaker, Sam Smail today.
€22.95
130. Whitehaven Sauvignon Juicy Lively Red
Blanc 2016
Vibrant varietal aromas & flavours, finely
balanced with the refreshing acidity, make
a powerful palate impression.
€14.95 down from €17.95

for May
131. Whitehaven ‘’Greg’’ Awatere

Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
2017
Hugely expressive aromas & flavours,
bursting with cool fruit and mouth-tingling
minerality.
€20.45
132. Whitehaven Riesling 2015

Just off-dry in style and showing vibrant
acidity, lifted aromatics, apple & citrus
flavours and a long fresh finish.
€16.45
133. Whitehaven Pinot Noir Rosé

2017
Vibrant acidity and intense fresh strawberry,
raspberry & melon fruit flavours that linger
on the long, crisp finish.
€18.95
Elegant Crisp Rosé
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SOUTH
AFRICA
South Africa is a great option for everyday
drinking good value red and white wines as
well as more premium single estate wines.
Modern Shiraz and Pinotage are
supple, fruit driven and not overly tannic.
Whilst for the whites, originally from the

ENJOYING THE Loire Valley, the Chenin Blanc grape offers
WINE FESTIVAL? fresh, crisp refreshing wines with a rich
Why not tell us about it? creamy mid-palate. Also look out for
Sauvignon which is made in a style we love.
TWEET The wine farms of South Africa are

#OBWINEFEST typically involved in both community
and bio-diversity projects to protect
and nurture the plants and animals of the
& you could be in with a wine regions. From Stellenbosch to the
chance to win a prize! cooler areas of Darling and Elgin the wine
styles are European facing so elegance
and refinement underpin the top wines.
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Delheim Wines Stellenbosch
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We are proud to have been working with the
Sperling family who have owned Delheim for many 139. Shiraz 2013
years. This farm is one of the most innovative in Juicy & concentrated yet elegant on the
Stellenbosch with an extensive bio-diversity program palate with black fruit & liquorice flavours.
for plants and animals and integrated community
projects.
€18.95
Smooth Supple Red
135. Chenin Blanc 2017
Made from old vine Chenin Blanc, this is
brimming with lively lemon & peach fruit with
a hint of the tropical & a touch of honey
€13.95 140. Grand Reserve 2013

Dry Refreshing White Cassis, cedarwood, graphite & oak
spice aromas, well-structured with
perfectly-integrated oak & tannins.
€36.45
136. Chenin Blanc Wild Ferment Rich Robust Red
2015
Rich, multi-layered, & mineral-laden, with
aromas of stone fruit, grapefruit & subtle
smoky notes.
€18.95 141. Vera Cruz 2013

Rich Luscious White This concentrated Shiraz combines
super-ripe blackberry fruit & black
pepper spice with firm but subtle tannins.
137. Chardonnay Sur Lie 2014

Citrus, stone-fruit, and tropical fruit aromas
€39.95
lead to a subtle, but well-structured palate. Rich Robust Red
€24.95
Rich Luscious White
138. Pinotage Rosé 2018

Just off-dry in style and packed with ripe
raspberry and cherry flavours.

Ripe Fruity Rosé
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M.A.N. Vintners Agter-Paarl
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Table 27
The M.A.N. Vintners team are involved in wine
making projects across South Africa. With M.A.N. 146. Myberg Bros. Sauvignon
Vintners the three friends have come together to Blanc 2017
create stunning wines in a local co-operative making Made in a rich, yet approachable style, thanks
use of the high quality grapes available from local to the 11% Sémillon in the blend and three
wine farms. months ageing on the lees.
142. Bellow’s Rock Sauvignon €9.95 down from €14.95

Blanc 2017 for May
Ripe fruit & pungent herby aromatics, Aromatic Fruity White
leading to a crisp, clean finish, this is a
beautifully-balanced Sauvignon Blanc.
€14.95
143. Bellow’s Rock Chenin Blanc

2016
From coastal vineyards, this has intense,
super-concentrated fruit and a huge,
palate lifting finish.
€10.95 down from €15.95

for May
144. Bellow’s Rock Pinotage 2015

Pinotage as it should be, juicy, full-flavoured,
bright berried red with a super smooth
palate feel.
€15.45
Rich Robust Red
145. Bellow’s Rock Shiraz 2016

Wonderfully pure and ripe, black-berried
fruit. A touch of oak rounds-off a silk-smooth
palate.
€15.45
Rich Robust Red
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PORTUGAL
The great fortified and table wines of
the Douro continue to stand proudly on
the world’s wine stage. However Portugal
is poised to really take off, driven by the
non-classic areas which are offering
modern stylish wine at very
accessible prices.
Portugal has plenty of interesting native

O’Briens Staff Trip , Vidigal Wines, Lisbon, Portugal
grapes to offer, the sun to ripen these
grapes and in some regions cooling sea
breezes which are so important for grape
aromas and therefore wine aromas.
The winemaking is innovative and modern,

the wine styles are international but are
nuanced with local textures and flavours.
We are certainly going to be hearing more
about and drinking more Portuguese wines
over the next few years – watch this space...
DOURO
LISBOA

ALENTEJO

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J.Portugal Ramos Douro / Alentejo
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Table 28
Vinhos
151. Duorum Colheita 2015
When João Portugal Ramos began his career as
a winemaker, the Alentejo region was still widely
unknown. Today it’s fair to say that nobody has done Displays great balance, with succulent
as much for the region’s promotion and reputation dark-berried fruit, fine tannins and a
within the wine world as João Portugal Ramos. very long finish.
€18.45
147. Pouca Roupa Branco 2016 Rich Robust Red
Shows perfect balance between the ripe,

almost-tropical fruit and the zesty finish.
€10.95 down from €14.95 152. Duorum Port LBV 2012

for May Intensely fruity and spicy, yet Duorum LBV
Aromatic Fruity White remains an extremely elegant Port.
€25.95
148. Pouca Roupa Tinto 2015 Rich Robust Red
Soft ripe bramble fruit, smooth texture and

well-integrated tannins.
€14.95 153. Duorum Vintage Port 2013

Juicy Lively Red
Beautifully perfumed, with rich blackberry
fruit followed by fine and ripe tannins.
149. Ramos Reserva 2015 €51.95

This has ripe red-berried fruit with a hint of Rich Robust Red
spice on the long finish.
€15.45
Juicy Lively Red
150. Tons de Duorum Tinto 2015

Lashings of ripe blackberry and damson fruit
wrapped up in a silk-smooth palate.
€15.45
Smooth Supple Red
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Vidigal Wines Lisbon
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158. Porta 6 Reserva 2016
Based outside Lisbon in Portugal, Vidigal is the
winery from where our easy drinking red Porta 6 Rich & smooth, without being heavy
hails. Apart from the exciting blend of indigenous and with dark plummy fruit, this is
grape varieties, the take me anywhere street art very well-balanced.
labels really set these wines up for the bbq’s.
€12.95 down from €15.95
for May
154. Júlia Florista Branco NV Rich Robust Red
This fresh and fruity blend has green apple

and citrus flavours with a crisp, clean finish.
€7.95 down from €9.95

for May
155. Júlia Florista Tinto NV

Unoaked and fruit-driven, this is soft and
smooth with juicy red-berry fruit.
€7.95 down from €9.95

for May
Juicy Lively Red
156. Porta 6 Branco 2016

This is full-flavoured with citrus and tropical
fruit notes, yet the finish is refreshingly crisp.
€12.95
157. Porta 6 Tinto 2016

This is a super-smooth red in the modern
international style, which is jam-packed
with ripe bramble fruit.
€12.95
Smooth Supple Red
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SPAIN
Cemented on the vinous map by Rioja,
modern Spain has much to offer; crisp, dry
whites from Galicia made from the Albariño
grape to rich robust red wines from Priorat.
There are a vast array of styles, grapes and

wines available with new upcoming regions
O’Briens Staff Trip, Marqués de Murrieta, Finca Ygag, Rioja
emerging. Many wineries are family owned
and have been in the same family for
generations so the same passion,
knowledge and experience seen in France
can also be experienced in Spain.
Innovation is also at the forefront

of Spain’s wine agenda both in the vineyard
and in the wineries, all of which is focused
towards improving overall wine quality, and
whilst Spain offers great value it also offers
stylish high-end wines that are worth
investing in.
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Adegas Pazo Tapias Artiga Fustel
Table 30
Table 31
Monterrei D.O Rioja / Valdepeñas
Pazo de Mar own vineyards in Monterrei & Ribeiro, If you are looking for something off the beaten track
focused on indigenous grapes, they have more than as well as a classic Rioja look no further. Winemaker
forty hectares of different varieties. Visiting the Pamela Geddes is focused on selecting high quality
O’Briens Wine Festival for the first time, it is an ideal grapes from family vineyards. Modern Spain has
opportunity to taste some less well known regions much to offer in terms of quality and value and these
and grapes from Spain. wines exemplify this.
159. Alma de Blanco Godello 161. La Cuna de la Poesía Reserva

2017 DOC Rioja 2012
Flavours of green apple, pineapple and lime A nose of black fruits, figs and vanilla leads to
zest but with surprising depth, richness and a rich palate with a smooth and long finish.
minerality.
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for May Smooth Supple Red
160. Pazo do Mar Expresion 162. Dominio de Artiga Reserva

Treixadura 2015 DOP Valdepeñas 2010
Green apple and citrus flavours, with Plenty of berry fruit, some vanilla and
underlying stone fruit and floral notes, mocha notes but now with age also a
the finish is crisp & long. savoury leathery note too.
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€16.95 for May
Aromatic Fruity White Smooth Supple Red
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Agro de Bazàn Bodegas Luzón
Table 33
Table 32
Rías Baixas Jumilla

Granbazan’s Contrapunto is one of our all-time Jumilla is currently trendy in Spain and Bodegas
favourite and top-selling Albariño’s. This crisp Luzón is one of the most cutting edge producers in
refreshing Albariño is perfect for spring and the region. Benefitting from a continental climate
summer drinking - think tapas, friends and some sun. located close to the Mediterranean coast, rich robust
reds are the genre.
163. Contrapunto Albariño 2017

166. Luzón Solana 2016
Attractive pear, peach and lemon fruit with
a chalky mineral streak and a zesty almost More-ish mulberry fruit, some liquorice
saline tangy finish. and gentle tannins on a smooth palate.
€18.45 €8.95 down from €13.45

Dry Refreshing White for May or 6 for 50
Smooth Supple Red
164. Etiquetta Verde Albariño 2015

167. Finca Luzón 2015
Etiqueta Verde displays a lovely mix of green
This great value red has plenty of plummy
apple and citrus fruit with under-lying grassy
fruit and gentle spice with a rich supple
notes. The finish is wonderfully zesty and
palate.
fresh.
€14.95 down from €16.95 €11.95
for May Rich Robust Red
165. Gran Bazàn Limousin 2015 168. Luzón Crianza 2014

Cabernet adds some blackcurrant and tannin
Oak-ageing adds complexity and texture to
to the mix alongside plum and liquorice and a
this Albariño which shows red apple, pear
savoury note.
and lemon fruit with nutty undertones.
€12.95 down from €15.95
€26.95 for May
Rich Luscious White Rich Robust Red
169. Altos de Luzón 2013

Monastrell, Tempranillo and Cabernet aged
in oak yields blackcurrant and plum fruit with
liquorice notes on a smooth palate.
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for May
Rich Robust Red
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Tandem Navarra
Table 34
Table 34
This small family owned winery from Navarra
174. Mácula 2011
are making some of the most exciting wines in
Spain today. Owner Jose María is here today and A complex mix of black fruit, chocolate,
will welcome the chance to explain their quality raisin and more with a firm-structured,
philosophy in both the vineyard and the cellar. long dry palate.
Meet Jose María today.
€21.45
170. Inmácula 2014 Rich Robust Red
An oak fermented Viura and Viognier blend

with distinctive pear and peach aromatics
and a chalky mineral note.
€14.95
Rich Luscious White
171. Immune 2016

This is a powerful expression of
Garnacha, with dark berry fruit and
a well-defined structure.
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for May
Smooth Supple Red
172. Ars in Vitro 2014

An unfiltered, unoaked wine with juicy
fruit, a savoury fragrance and amazingly
silky palate.
€10.95 down from €14.95
for May
Smooth Supple Red
173. Ars Nova 2013

Cabernet and Merlot add a tannic backbone
and blackcurrant to the local Tempranillo for
this elegant red.
€17.45
Smooth Supple Red
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Viñedos y Bodegas Rioja / Castilla La Mancha
Table 35
Table 35
Sierra Cantabria
Consistently rated as one of Spain’s greatest
producers the Eguren family have revolutionized 179. Sierra Cantabria Colección
modern Spanish wine. From their dynamic Riojas at Privada 2014
Sierra Cantabria to their highly-regarded Tempranillo Intense blackberry fruit is complemented by
from central Spain the range is beyond impressive. roast coffee and vanilla oak notes and silky
palate.
175. Protocolo 2015 €39.95
Concentrated red berry fruit, a little spice Rich Robust Red
with an easy to drink juicy palate with subtle
oak and soft tannins.
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for May or 2 for €20
Smooth Supple Red
176. Sierra Cantabria Rioja

Crianza 2014
Wonderfully dark and intense as it’s full of
juicy blackberry character, with just a whiff
of oak.
€15.95 down from €17.95

for May
Smooth Supple Red
177. Sierra Cantabria Rioja

Reserva 2011
Concentrated blackberry fruit with notes of
vanilla and cedar on a sumptously rich palate.
€24.95
Smooth Supple Red
178. Sierra Cantabria Rioja Gran

Reserva 2008
Aromas of strawberry, coconut, milk
chocolate, vanilla and cinnamon follow on to
the satisfyingly rich and smooth palate.
€31.95
Smooth Supple Red
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USA
Diverse in climate, terroir and
WEDDINGS, grape varieties, some of the finest

wines in the world can be found in the US.
PARTIES & Whilst some regions are warm and perfect
FUNCTIONS for making juicy, fruity everyday drinking

wines, other regions are growing classic
grape varieties in top quality vineyards
that produce world class wines.
Get expert advice in
selecting from over Wineries range from
tiny boutique/garage wineries
700 wines to suit to the large scale.
Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and
all tastes and budgets: Chardonnay are well worth seeking out
on the tasting table particularly from the
cooler regions where elegance and balance
are important components in defining the
style of these wines.
- EXPERT ADVICE
The range on offer on the tasting table
- MENU MATCHING is a mini masterclass and it is well worth
tasting through the wines to get to grips
with what the US has to offer in terms
- FREE TASTINGS of style and quality.
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Ste. Michelle Wine
Table 36
Estates
Washington State / California
Ste. Michelle Estates were the founding winery in
the Columbia Valley region of Washington State,
and thanks to their quality-focus and innovation,
they remain the standard bearers for the region.
180. Château Ste. Michelle Dry

Riesling 2016
A dry style of Riesling with beautifully zesty
citrus aromas, crisp acidity and an elegant
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181. Château Ste. Michelle Syrah #OBWINEFEST
2014
This very approachable red boasts gentle & you could be in with a
pepper spice and perfectly ripe bramble
fruit without ever becoming jammy. chance to win a prize!
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for May
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182. Motto Red Blend 2014 anyone else?
Bursting with ripe bramble fruit flavours
underpinned by subtle spice notes on the
smooth and supple palate.
€17.95
Rich Robust Red everything O’Briens!
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183. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
‘Artemis’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM
Aromas of black cherry, currants, berries
and a hint of sweet oak follow through on to
a silky-textured palate with a long, lingering @obrienswine
finish.
€55.00 @obrienslimerick
Rich Robust Red

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Kinsale Mead
Table 37
Table 57
County Cork
Husband and wife team Kate and Denis Dempsey
are bringing the ancient art of mead making to the
modern day, producing meads with finesse and
character
184. Atlantic Dry

A delicious traditional mead, made from raw
Spanish orange blossom honey. Citrus aroma
and long lingering hint of honey with almost
no sweetness.
€22.00
185. Wild Red Mead

A refreshing melomel-style, or fruit mead,
made from raw Spanish honey and sweet,
dark cherries balanced with zesty Wexford
blackcurrants. An enticing, fruit flavoured
drink tempered with a hint of honey
€22.00


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