Cheers on Beer, Wine and Spirits. With Liberty Wines, White Hag, Wines of the World, Rascals, Wines on the Green, Lough Gill, The Corkscrew.

Cheers on Beer, Wine and Spirits. With Liberty Wines, White Hag, Wines of the World, Rascals, Wines on the Green, Lough Gill, The Corkscrew. #210605 

Liberty Wines welcomes Henschke

Eden Valley based Henschke is a 'world-class addition' to Australia portfolio

Liberty Wines is delighted to be appointed the agent in Ireland for Henschke, one of Australia’s most renowned, family-owned wine producers. The wines will be available through Liberty Wines from 1^st June.
 
Henschke celebrated 150 years of family winemaking in 2018. Fifth-generation winemaker Stephen Henschke took over running the winery in 1979 and, together with his viticulturist wife Prue, they have taken their two single vineyards, ‘Hill of Grace’ and ‘Mount Edelstone’ and transformed them into two of Australia’s most sought-after wines. Their three sites in the Eden Valley and their ‘Lenswood’ vineyard in the Adelaide Hills are all farmed using biodynamic principles, with Prue at the forefront of re-introducing native plants to improve biodiversity.

Stephen Henschke comments: “We have enjoyed working with Liberty Wines in the UK since January last year and are delighted to be represented by Liberty Wines in Ireland. We are confident that the team’s expertise with Australian wines and their broad customer base in Ireland will enable us to build on our success to date. We thank Harshal and Andrew of Pembroke Wines for their support and enthusiasm for our family’s wines.”
 
David Gleave MW, managing director of Liberty Wines, adds: “Henschke is a world-class addition to our premium Australia portfolio in Ireland, perfectly complementing our existing South Australia producers and strengthening our offering from the Eden Valley. Prue and Stephen’s firm commitment to quality, sustainability and innovation, combined with their wealth of very old, low-yielding vines, is giving wines of exceptional quality. It is also nice to see that the future of the estate is in safe hands as the next generation - winemaker Johann, marketer Justine and ambassador Andreas - is now actively involved in the family business.”  

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White Hag Calling!

We’re absolutely thrilled to announce Hagstravaganza 7 - our birthday festival LIVE at The White Hag, this July 31st, with a potential 2nd date on August 1st.

23 breweries, 90+ beers and a big noisy train returns for 2021!

And a whole lot of fun! Details and Register here

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Grape Variety is the name of the game at Wines of the World

You love Pinot Grigio. Rosé. Sauvignon Blanc. Malbec.

Go deeper into your favourite grape with a six bottle selection...

More details on all the selections here

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News for Rascals Fans!

You'll now be able to pick up a new 12-can branded pack of Happy Days session pale ale or Yankee White IPA. The packs are available in O’Brien’s Wines stores and all good independent off-licences, including our own off-licence at Rascals HQ Inchicore, open Wed-Sun from 2pm. The packs can be purchased on our webshop too.

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Welcome back to the Celtic Wine Offer!

I am delighted to announce that we are hosting a virtual tasting with Equipo Navazos on the 23rd of June. Tickets for the event are €50.00 and include a sample of La Bota 93 Manzanilla, La Bota 91 Fino Macharnudo, La Bota 90 Manzanilla Pasada Capataz Cabo, La Bota 74 Oloroso, La Bota 95 Amontillado, and La Bota 92 Palo Cortado Pata de Gallina. There will be an ambassador from Equipo Navasos there on the night to take through the sherry and will make for a fantastic evening! Click here to find out more.

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Lough Gill's

 BRAND NEW Raspberry Sour - Just in time for summer!

After the success of our recent fruited sours, we decided to give the people what they want and release a brand new sour beer - just in time for summer!

Jam-packed with raspberry, this sour ale blends the tart flavours with the added creamy milk sugar to give a vibrant, refreshing sour beer.

Coming in at 4.7%, the sweetness and smooth pillowy mouthfeel of this beer will set your tastebuds alight. 🤤

Think raspberry, raspberry and more raspberry.

We love hearing your thoughts on our beers, so be sure to leave a review on Untappd.

TRY RIPPLE

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The Corkscrew's Intriguing Selection

Check out the Donnafugata Basket 

Sun is out, June is here and just as we thought things couldn't get much better, a beautiful selection of wines from a wine lovers paradise arrived with us just in time to celebrate the long weekend. 

Donnafugata is a brand that creates wines with elegance and creativity that are symbolic of the Sicilian region in Italy, where they come from. These eclectic wines stand out for their pleasantness and complexity, they are wines capable of fulfilling desires and making those who taste them happy.   

Check out this intriguing selection which will be sure to fulfil all your wine desires this Bank Holiday weekend.

Details here