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		<title>What&#8217;s in a label?</title>
		<link>http://blog.obrienswine.ie/2012/01/whats-in-a-label/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:57:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel Stewart</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Love them or hate them wine labels can be one of the most influential factors in choosing a wine. Some of the finest wines in the world have very plain labels, offering no clue as to the quality of the wine inside. If you didn’t know your Pomerols from your Médoc then what conclusions might [...]]]></description>
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		<title>&#8230;and the Nominees are&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:27:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel Stewart</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a huge awards ceremony in New York at the end of January a select group of hopefuls will find out if they have made it from the shortlist to the Grand Prize at The Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards. Amongst those shortlisted are some of O&#8217;Briens&#8217; most important exclusive imports. Up for European Winery of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wines of the Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:57:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel Stewart</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As it’s early January it seems fitting to look back at some of the highlights of 2011. From late November through to early January wine critics and journalists worldwide compile detailed year end lists of their favourite wines; top 5s 10s or 100 best wines of the year. What you will find below is a selection [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2012 Wine Resolutions</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:35:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lynne Coyle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Make a wine resolution in 2012, here are some suggestions :- 1. If you are hooked on Sauvignon or Pinot Grigio try an Adventure With Albarino &#8211; its dry with a refreshing delicate peachy fruit character, unoaked and great alone or with food Nessa Albarino   2. If you are maxed out on Cabernet Sauvignon discover [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Festive Wine Solutions</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:40:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lynne Coyle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[    Our Ultimate Christmas Case containes our fail-safe suggestions for Christmas day wines but what about the rest of the holidays.  Here are some ideas on what should be nestling in our wine racks and fridges over the festivities -  easy drinking styles at very accessable prices. Fizz First Every time for parties, aperitifs and unexpected guests La [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Big Bubbly Weekend</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:29:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel Stewart</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now is the time to stock up on your favourite bubbles for the festive season – there is a wine here to suit all tastes and budgets…especially with 25% off all sparkling wines and Champagnes until Sunday! The best sparkling wine is still Champagne, despite the efforts of many fine produces around the world nothing quite compares [...]]]></description>
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		<title>It’s Beaujolais Nouveau Time!</title>
		<link>http://blog.obrienswine.ie/2011/11/it%e2%80%99s-beaujolais-nouveau-time/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:07:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel Stewart</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[That time of year is upon us again! No, not Christmas but Beaujolais Nouveau Day! The 3rd Thursday of November is the official release day for Beaujolais Nouveau &#8211; in fact it is illegal to sell a single bottle before today. What used to be a huge day in the wine calendar worldwide reached its [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fine Wine Sale</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:17:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rebecca Scaife</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  The O&#8217;Briens Annual Fine Wine Sale starts this Thursday 17th November and runs until Sunday 20th. With up to 43% off specially selected Bordeaux, Burgundy, Amarone &#38; more, this is a unique opportunity to pick up some exceptional gifts and treats for the festive season! This offer is not currently available online due to limited stocks, but [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bulgaria is Back</title>
		<link>http://blog.obrienswine.ie/2011/10/bulgaria-is-back/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:53:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel Stewart</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bulgaria; famous for weightlifting, a very recent and very short-lived property bubble and as the name of many people&#8217;s favourite Womble&#8230;. However go back to the 1980s and early 90s and internationally Bulgaria stood for affordable, easy drinking wines, made from familiar grapes such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. A series of bad financial choices, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Protocolo is No.2!!!</title>
		<link>http://blog.obrienswine.ie/2011/10/protocolo-is-no-2-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:33:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel Stewart</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ranked No.2 in the World!   Ranked No.2 in the Top 100 Best Buys in the World by  influential magazine Wine Enthusiast.    “One of the best deals in Spanish red wine you’re likely to find. Protocolo has always delivered value but this vintage sets a new high standard&#8221; “It’s deep, ripe and minty on [...]]]></description>
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