O’Briens’ festive favourites: Your perfect wines for Christmas
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At O’Briens, we love nothing more than recommending the perfect wines for any occasion and with so many festive celebrations and occasions coming up, we are just full of inspiration!
With Christmas days away, the festive season is in full swing and if you’re looking for the best wines to serve at your Christmas party, or a showstopper to enjoy with dinner on December 25th, you’ll find it at O’Briens.
From delicious crowd-pleasing reds to elegant whites that more than deserve a place on your Christmas dinner table, these are the wines to have on hand over the festive season, as recommended by our trusted team of wine experts.
What makes O’Briens unique is when you pop in-store you can rest assured there is always one of our experts happy to help you choose that special wine to match your occasion. From gorgeous gift ideas to complimentary gift wrapping and the opportunity to taste and explore, O’Briens is the place to go for all things wine at Christmas.
Every Christmas table should feature a fabulous white wine and what better than an elegant French Chablis? Fintan from O’Briens Donnybrook recommends this beauty from the family-run Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard winery. “Brocard Chablis is a classic style of Burgundy white from the Chablis region,” Fintan explains. “It’s really tasty and a great style of wine. Fresh and crisp, it pairs with a gorgeous array of food and is the perfect wine for your Christmas dinner.”
If you’re throwing a Christmas party or are having friends around for festive drinks and nibbles, this delicious Bordeaux is a real crowd-pleaser, says Miguel at O’Briens Ardkeen. “Chateau la Claymore is a smooth and subtle Merlot blend wine that’s very popular amongst the team here at Ardkeen in Waterford and with our customers too,” Miguel says. “This style of wine complements food but it’s also very enjoyable on its own and its fruity smoothness makes it a wine not to miss!”
It’s always nice to serve up something a little bit different and a crisp Verdejo from Spain will definitely delight your guests, says Patrick at O’Briens Athlone. “De Alberto Organic Verdejo is a great alternative to Sauvignon Blanc and Albariño this festive season,” Patrick explains. “It’s a crisp white with great aromas of aniseed, fennel and stone fruit and on the palate, it has intense flavours with good structure and balance.”
From The Holiday to Home Alone, cosying up on the couch to watch a Christmas film is a festive tradition for many. Team your charcuterie board with our Côtes du Rhône. Niamh at O’Briens Galway suggests this staff favourite. “It’s a lovely blend of Grenache and Syrah, with beautiful aromas of blackcurrant and blackberry with a touch of vanilla,” Niamh explains. “It has a deep red berry and blueberry palate with soft tannins that blend harmoniously to give you a beautiful wine.”
Whether you’re looking for a delicious bubbly for someone special or a showstopping Champagne to serve at your New Year’s Eve celebration, a bottle of Bollinger Special Cuvée NV will not disappoint. For Sarah at O’Briens Donnybrook, this Champagne stands above the rest. “Everyone deserves bubbles for the holiday season and, for me, the splash-out, must-have Champagne has got to be Bollinger. It’s got beautiful hints of brioche and white flower and it’s just bursting with finesse and elegance.”