T

hank you for attending our

2017 Christmas Wine Festival
which is part of the biggest
wine tasting event in Ireland. We
are delighted to welcome to Cork
over twenty three international
wineries whose tables are crammed
with exciting wines from every
corner of the winemaking globe.

The OBriens store and head office

teams are on hand all weekend to help and guide
you through our wines. Please avail of their help as there
is nothing our team enjoys more than chatting about wine.

We hope that you thoroughly enjoy the festival and we

welcome any feedback you may have, thank you again
for attending and happy tasting.

Brendan & Kevin O'Brien

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Please enjoy alcohol sensibly.
Spittoons and water stations are provided throughout the festival.
If however, you find during the event that you think you may have gone
over the legal limit and are thus, unable to drive please do not hesitate
to ask a member of the O'Briens team to call you a taxi.
 A
t our Wine Festival this
weekend we have an
extensive range to
sample; still and sparkling,
classic and indigenous grape
varieties and a plethora of
wine styles from cool crisp
whites and delicate ross to
rich powerful reds some of
the finest wines on the planet can be sampled this
weekend in this room. With so much of offer for tasting,
we have marked each wine with a style code based on
its flavour profile, this style code is illustrated below
and on the inside back cover of this brochure.

Our wine makers and winery teams will also be delighted

to help and guide you through the range of wines on
offer so please take the opportunity to avail of their
expert advice.

Lynne Coyle MW l Wine Director

Icon Legend

Dry Aromatic Rich Elegant Ripe Juicy Smooth Rich

Refreshing Fruity Luscious Crisp Fruity Lively Supple Robust
White White White Ros Ros Red Red Red
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TABLE WINERY

Argentina
1. Bodega Norton

Australia
2. Domaine Naturaliste
3. Kangarilla Road

Chile
4. Emiliana
5. Via Chocalan

France
6. J.M. Cazes Slection
7. Chteau Fuisse - JJ Vincent
8. Jean Marc Brocard
9. Champagne Beaumont Des Crayres
10. Vignobles Duffour
11. Chteau de Paraza
12. Ortas Cave de Rasteau

Germany
13. Lingenfelder Estate

Italy
14. Bertani Domains
15. Pasqua
16. The Wine People
17. San Felice
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TABLE WINERY

New Zealand
18. Man O'War Vineyards

South Africa
19. M.A.N. Vintners

Spain
20. Axial Vineyards
21. Bodegas Paco & Lola
22. Bodegas Luzn
23. Marqus de Murrieta
Our Christmas Wine Festival

This year all proceeds for the Christmas festival will be donated to
two charities, Jack and Jill Foundation. In addition, the proceeds
for our Cork Wine Festival will be donated to the Irish Guide Dogs
for the Blind.

The Jack & Jill Foundation provides nursing

care and support for children with severe
neurological development issues, as well as
offering some respite to the parents and
families. This could be through home visits
from nurses, with practical tips on how to
access the services a child will need.
Listening to what parents want for their child
and making representations on their behalf.
Bereavement support and an online forum
for parents. Lobbying the Government and
the HSE. Jack & Jill also provides direct
funding to families, enabling them to buy
home respite care to give them a break. The
Foundation cannot cure the children. But it
can help to alleviate some of the difficulties
that exist.

Irish Guide Dogs is Irelands national charity

dedicated to helping people who are vision
impaired and families of children with autism to
achieve improved mobility and independence.
 ARGENTINA

F
amous 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.

Its 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 make
it a very desirable and diverse wine.
Buenos Aires

Mendoza is the most well known region, but MENDOZA

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 table and run through
our wines, a quick taste will highlight both
the diversity and inherent quality of the
Malbec grape.
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1 Bodega Norton
Norton are one of the most important wineries in Argentina, based in
Mendoza they have an international reputation for their Malbec wines.
To experience the quality benchmark for Argentina, Malbec lovers should
head here to taste the groovy Porteo Malbec through to the stunning
Privada Malbec.

1. Torrontes 2017
Hugely aromatic, this is what Torrontes is all about: aromas of fresh peach and
apricot burst out of the glass alongside floral notes of honeysuckle and rose
petal.
11.95

2. Porteo Malbec 2016

A youthful, juicy, young drink , unoaked style of Malbec with sweet
blackberry fruit, a plum note, soft tannins and sour cherry freshness.

10.95 down from 14.95 Nov/Dec

3. Barrel Select Malbec 2015

A beautifully balanced mix of fruit and oak, with intense perfumed black
pastille aromas mingling with vanilla overlaying a smooth full bodied palate.

12.95 down from 14.95 Nov/Dec

4. Malbec D.O.C. 2013

This Malbec from Norton is as classic as it comes with blackberry fruits, plum, a
sprinkle of pepper, agreeable tannins and a velvety smooth palate.

18.95
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Mendoza
ARGENTINA 1

5. Malbec Reserva 2014

There's great purity of fruit here with a great mix of blue & black berries,
while some vanilla oak notes add to the satin smooth feel of the palate.

15.95

6. Quorum IV
Quorum is a unique wine made each year from different blend of grapes
and vintages, this fourth edition has ripe black fruit, smoky spice and a
silk-smooth palate.

25.95

7. Privada Blend 2014

A serious wine, a significant cut above the average with profound perfumes
of mostly blueberry fruit, a little cedar spice and a sleek oaked palate.

17.95 down from 19.95 Nov/Dec

8. Privada Malbec 2014

A quite fabulous Malbec that's impossible not to love for its luscious black
fruits, cigar box spice, structure, power and impressive length.

22.95
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W
hilst 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 McLaren Vale to the warmth of Barossa,
there are unique wine styles to suit all tastes and budgets.

This diversity, coupled with small family owned vineyards and wineries
sets modern Australian wines apart in their individuality and quality.
Not only are the
traditional interna-
tional grapes such
as Cabernet Sau-
vignon, Syrah and
Chardonnay avail-
able but there are
also off the beaten
track options. Whilst
MARGARET
fruit forward wines RIVER McLAREN VALE
are the hallmark of
Canberra
Australia, also look
out for purity,
balancing acidity
and intensity of
finish.
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2 Domaine Naturaliste | Margaret River
The Margaret River is cradled between, the Indian & Great
Southern Oceans. Following sustainable farming practises,
owner winemaker Bruce Dukes of Domaine Naturaliste makes
wines with a sense of place vine by vine and berry by berry
he coaxes the best from his vineyards.
Meet Bruce Dukes today.

9. Discovery Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2016

The Sauvignon portion delivers gooseberry and lychee with the Semillon
adding fresh lime and fig underpinned by a soft savoury note from the
subtle oaking.
16.95 down from 18.95 Nov/Dec

10. Discovery Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Scents of currants, plums and cedar, supported by cloves and vanilla.
The palate is structured and has flavours of mocha and blackcurrants.

16.95 down from 19.95 Nov/Dec

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Kangarilla Road
AUSTRALIA 3
McLaren Vale
Located in the McLaren Vale, Kangarilla is an aboriginal
word meaning a place with abundant resources. The
vineyards are located on multiple sites and ancient
geologies giving our wines complexity. Farming sustainably,
Winemaker Kevin O'Brien uses small batch hands-on
techniques to give his wines a natural fruit expression,
reflective of site and season.
Meet Charlie O'Brien today.

11. Shiraz 2016

It's hard not to like a wine this succulent and juicy redolent of red fruits,
particulary cherry enhanced by mocha character and soft savoury tannins..

16.95

12. Terzetto 2013

A curious mix of three Italian varieties gives perfumed tea brack raisin and
cherry on the nose, with palate of prunes, cinnamon and chalky tannins.

17.95
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T
here 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 CASABLANCA
Santiago
wide array of wines that are
LEYDA MAIPO
typically pure, fruit driven examples
of all of the international classic COLCHAGUA
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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4 Emiliana | Rapel /Colchagua /Valle Central
Emiliana is Chile's leading organic wine producer. In addition to farming their
grapes organically, the estate runs housing projects, education programs, and
also keeps chickens, horses and alpacas who all have vineyard jobs.
Check out the iconic Coyam.

13. Chicken Run Sauvignon Blanc 2016

This is a very lively Sauvignon with juicy melon fruit, no oak, but with an
attractive zesty lime character and a grapefruit fresh tangy dry finish.

13.95

14. Etnico 2014

This mostly Syrah & Merlot blend has a cornucopia of soft fruits with blackberry,
strawberry and blackcurrant plus a little tannin and an epic lengths.

13.95

15. Coyam 2012

One of Chile's finest reds with layers of satisfying flavour of blueberries,
blackberries, black pepper and a lovely hint of vanilla on the finish.

18.95 down from 22.95 Nov/Dec

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5 Via Choclan
A firm favourite of ours is Choclan. A family winery based in the Maipo
Valley, the wines are a very honest reflection of the climate and terroir of this
beautiful region of Chile.

16. Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Sauvignon's signature aromas and flavours are green, this wine has lots of
cut grass and lime aromas and a zingy fresh lime-filled finish.

13.95

17. Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

The Maipo Valley is home to some great Cabernet Sauvignons and this one
has lots of typical blackcurrant fruit and ripe tannin adding weight.

13.95

18. Origen Cabernet Franc Gran Reserva 2014

There's a perfumed floral quality here to go with cherry, cassis and a slightly
smoky note from oak ageing, elegant tannins on the finish.

17.95
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Maipo Valley
CHILE 5

19. Origen Syrah Gran Reserva 2015

This Syrah has been livened-up by the addition of some Viognier which
adds floral perfume and texture to the bramble fruit, liquorice and pepper.

13.95 down from 16.95 Nov/Dec

20. Vitrum Pinot Noir 2015

Quite a full bodied style for the often light Pinot Noir variety with blackberry
and cherry fruit, liquorice spice, smoky oak and silky tannins.

21.95 down from 23.95 Nov/Dec

21. Vitrum Malbec 2013

A weighty but soft Malbec filled with blackberry and loganberry fruit
underpinned by smooth tannins all wrapped up in a light coat of oak.

24.95
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W
inemaking in France can be traced back to 6th century BC, so
they are well on top of their game at this stage. Home to the 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
envied French vignerons continue to press on with their own agenda of
striving for excellence and bettering quality in
both their vineyard and cellar activities.

With such an
extensive range of Paris
CHAMPAGNE
wines available to
taste from across
France at the fair, it is
the perfect opportunity
to experiment and BURGUNDY

compare Bordeaux with

Burgundy, the Loire with the
Languedoc and the less well
BORDEAUX
known regions such as Gascony.
From Cabernet Sauvignon to Pinot RHNE
Noir with Sauvignon Blanc in
GASCONY
between it is all here this weekend LANGUEDOC
for your journey through France.
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6 J.M. Cazes Slection
Owners of Chteau Lynch-Bages since 1939, the Cazes family name is a
byword for world-class Bordeaux. Along with their own wineries in the
Medoc, they also represent a collection of estates that do justice to their
own reputation for quality.

22. Michel Lynch Organic Bordeaux Blanc 2015

A Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon blend with attractive aromatic elderflower
and lemon notes mixed with a hint of pineapple over a crisp dry palate.

13.95 down from 15.95 Nov/Dec

23. Chteau Villa Bel Air Blanc 2014

The 1/3 Smillon in the blend, and sensitive use of oak & lees ageing in the
winery add layers of complexity to this already rich & flavoursome white.

19.95 down from 24.95 Nov/Dec

24. Michel Lynch Organic Red 2014

100% Merlot and organic so you can expect great purity of fruit with plenty of
plummy character, some cherry, a little mocha and supple tannins.

13.95 down from 15.95 Nov/Dec

25. Chteau la Claymore 2014

A multi-layered wine packed with plenty of plummy fruit, dark cherries, a whiff
of mocha, some oak vanilla and good structure and length

19.95 down from 29.95 Nov/Dec

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Bordeaux
FRANCE 6

26. Chteau la Raz Caman 2014

An ambitious and charming wine made with 30% new oak barrels from four
varieties that has plenty of black fruits, vanilla, spice and supple tannins.

16.95 down from 19.95 Nov/Dec

27. Chteau Villa Bel Air Rouge 2013

An incredibly elegant Bordeaux with flavours of Blackberries, liquorice
and supple tannin, while oak ageing adds a hint of vanilla and spice.

19.95 down from 24.95 Nov/Dec

28. 1757 2014

A fascinating mix of fine Cabernets and Merlots offering a mix of cassis,
plum, cherry, graphite, cedar and a dash of vanilla with some tannin too.

49.95

(This wine will be discounted to 39.96 during our Fine Wine

Sale in December. The discounted price is not available today).
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7 Chteau-Fuiss JJ Vincent
Family owned and run and based in the heart of Pouilly
Fuiss. This Chteau can be considered a footbridge
between the riper southern Maconaise wines and the
crisper more powerful white wines from further North
in Burgundy - it's award winning range make it the icon
of the appellation.
Meet Philip Tuinder today.

29. Saint-Vran Chteau-Fuiss 2015

The attractive nose has aromas of red apple, honey and lemon peel with a
broad palate with a light buttery note more apple and a citrus fresh finish.

19.95 down from 24.95 Nov/Dec

30. Pouilly-Fuiss Chteau-Fuiss Tte de Cru 2015

An exceptional wine with great depth and length starts with aromas of
hazelnut, honey and pear while a thread of acidity keeps its rich palate fresh.

26.95 down from 31.95 Nov/Dec

31. Pouilly-Fuiss Chteau-Fuiss Les Brls 2015

Rich & exotic with hints of ripe pear, apple and a satisfyingly creamy palate.
Apricots & peach balance a crisp refreshing acidity on the finish.

42.00
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Burgundy
FRANCE 7

32. Pouilly-Fuiss Chteau-Fuiss Le Clos 2015

Stony mineral notes vie for your attention along with hazelnut, citrus, red
apple and pear together with a satisfying creamy rich texture.
52.00
(This wine will be discounted to 41.60 during our Fine Wine
Sale in December. The discounted price is not available today).

33. Julinas Domaine de la Conseillre 2014

A serious Beaujolais, partly aged in oak, whose floral and raspberry fruit
can be enjoyed now or with its structure and weight can be aged too.

18.95 down from 20.95 Nov/Dec

34. Morgon les Charmes 2015

A Beaujolais with structure, Vincent's Morgan has depth, lots of stewed
wild-berry fruit, subtle oak and well-defined tannins.

19.95
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Jean Marc Brocard

FRANCE 8
Burgundy
Few producers in Chablis have such an extensive range of brilliant wines as
Brocard. From basic right up to Grand Cru they excel. These are wines for
the real Chablis lover, balancing wonderfully pure fruit and steely minerality.

35. Chablis Jean Marc Brocard 2015

From the Iconic Brocard, this is benchmark Chablis showing the conference
pear, chalky minerality and steely firm, citrusy acidity it's renowned for.

18.95 down from 24.95 Nov/Dec

36. Chablis La Boissonneuse 2015

There are few better dry whites than a good Chablis and this apple
and citrus scented wine with an underlying chalky mineral note shows
just why.
24.95

37. Chablis 1er Cru Vaulorent 2015

In the top rank of Chablis 1er Crus so look out for a smoky struck flint like
note, conference pear like fruit and a long chalky and citrus finish.

36.45

38. Chablis Grand Cru Bougros 2012

Classic Grand Cru Bougros, this is supple with a rich mineral character,
ripe apple aromas & a hint of honey on the remarkably long, refined finish.

55.45
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9 Champagne Beaumont
Des Crayres | Champagne
Situated in the heart of the Champagne region, near Epernay, Beaumont des
Crayres was born of the willpower of a group of wine-growers to create a
Grand Marque based on pride in the vineyards and a commitment to quality.

39. Grande Rserve Brut NV

Classic Champagne aromas of ripe apples, brioche and toast. On the
palate it is rich and mouth-filling with a wonderfully-fruity finish.

29.95 down from 36.95 Nov/Dec

40. Grand Ros Brut NV

Very fine pink Champagne with layers of flavour which ensures that this
wine will be a wonderful complement to many foods.

38.95

41. Fleur Blanche 2008

Made solely from Chardonnay grapes. The aromas and flavours are of
toasted brioche, ripe apple along with a melody of floral notes.

47.00
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10 Vignobles Duffour | Gascony

Winemaker Nicolas Duffour is a man who is passionate about

the Colombard grape. It is widely planted on his Domaine in
Gascony, and is famous for its high aromatic fruit profile and
its fresh, crisp style on the palate.
Meet Nicolas today.

42. Duffour Pere et Fils, Ctes de Gascogne 2016

With its crunch of red apple like fruit and fresh citrussy finish this dry white
is a great all rounder for enjoying with friends and light foods.

9.95 down from 12.95 Nov/Dec

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Chteau de Paraza FRANCE 11

| Languedoc
Located in the Minervois, and owned by Annick and Pascal
Danglas since 2005, we are delighted to welcome Chteau
de Paraza to their first OBriens Wine Festival. Driven by the
family spirit, and growing sustainably, the family get involved
in hands-on work with the vineyard to overhauling the cellar.
Meet Antoine Danglas today.

43. Chteau de Paraza 2014

Un-oaked and bursting with ripe red-berried fruit, along with the
region's distinctive 'garrigue' herbal notes, this is a seriously good take
on the classic Languedoc blend.

12.95 down from 16.95 Nov/Dec

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12 Ortas Cave de Rasteau | Rhne
One of the reasons the village of Rasteau has now achieved "Cru Status" is
the work done by this fantastic producer. These wines are sublime examples
of richly textured, fruit driven southern Rhne wines.

44. Ortas Ctes-du-Rhne Reserve 2014

Strawberry and plum fruit lead the way here but with a little tapenade
like spice too adding complexity and supported by light tannins

13.45

45. Rasteau Ortas Prestige 2012

A terrific value village level Rhone with rich, dark berry fruits, cherry,
liquorice spice and savoury olive like aromas and velvety tannins.

16.95 down from 18.95 Nov/Dec

46. Rasteau Les Hauts du Villages 2011

The top of the tree for Cave de Rasteau, this has satisfyingly rich soft
strawberry fruits, plum, liquorice, a herbal note and silky palate.

20.45

47. Vin Doux Naturel Rasteau Signature 2007

An absolute delight, wonderfully concentrated flavours of plums, raisins and
liquorice which give way to rich spices and a warm comforting finish.

19.45
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 GERMANY

U
nquestionably 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 Pinot Noir and other interesting
varieties such as the red grape Dornfelder and the white grape Scheurebe.

Some vineyard sites are so densely

planted or located in such precarious
locations, that gentle hand harvesting
of the grapes into small traditional
baskets is the only option for the
growers. The benefit of this is that the
grapes arrive at the winery in near
perfect condition ready for long cool
fermentations which concentrate
flavours and aromas.

German wines are one of the best

kept secrets in the wine trade. Dont PFALZ
be misled by the fluted bottle shape,
the whites wines range from crisp
bone dry styles to unctuous and rich,
the reds are elegant, well balanced
and pure. German wines age well and
so are perfect for tucking away for a
few years.
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13 Lingenfelder Estate | Pfalz
A regular now at our wine fairs, this is a great opportunity to
experiment with the Lingenfelder families amazing Riesling and
other aromatic whites. Located in the Pfalz region of Germany
they practise sustainable grape farming.
Meet Georg & Karl Lingenfelder today.

48. Bird-label Riesling QbA 2015

Pfalz is hotter than the Mosel or Rheingau so Riesling here is richer with
an almost spicy quality to go with red apple and lemon fruit. Off dry.

12.95 down from 14.95 Nov/Dec

49. Hare-label Gewrztraminer QbA 2016

The nose screams Gewurztaminer with its perfumed character based on
rose water or Turkish delight plus lychee and red apple on a soft off dry
palate.

14.95

50. Scheurebe Kabinett Burgweg Single

Vineyard 2013
Scheurebe's signature flavour is always grapefruit, which this has, but also
look for blackcurrant leaf aromas and an off dry palate.
18.95

51. Riesling Kabinett Trocken 2015

Trocken means this wine is dry, yet still bursting with citrus and apple fruit,
however it remains elegant with stony minerality & a lemon-fresh finish.

18.95 down from 16.95 Nov/Dec

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GERMANY 13

52. Fox Label Dornfelder QbA 2010

This light red shares many similarities with Pinot Noir; perfumed raspberry
and cherry fruit with light tannins and fresh acidity.

15.95

53. Dornfelder QbA Osterberg Single

Vineyard 2011
Tastes like a cross between Pinot Noir and Gamay with plenty of fresh cherry
and berry fruit supported by a palate with low tannins and fresh acidity.

18.95
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 ITALY

F
rom 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, a rich Primitivo from Puglia or an intense sweet Vin Santo
from Tuscany, there
is truly a lifetime of discovery
FRIULI
and experimentation. VENEZIA
GIULIA
Along with diverse grape VENETO

varieties, contrasting climates,

varied terroir, and regional wine
making know how, Italy LE MARCHE
also has the food! ABRUZZO
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through the vast choice of
wine available from Italy.
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14 Bertani Domains
Going from strength to strength with Andrea Lonardi at the helm managing
both the vineyards and winemaking, Bertani is innovating and raising the
quality bar every year.

54. Puiattino Pinot Grigio 2016

A fresh & grassy nose with hints of green apples, leads to a palate which has
a touch of honeyed richness but is dry, crisp, and steely.

17.95

55. Bertani Lugana Le Quaiare 2016

This delicious single-vineyard Lugana is mineral-driven and complex, boasting
subtle aromas of wild honey, ripe pear and fresh lemon zest.

17.45

56. Bertani Valpolicella Ripasso Tenuta Novare 2013

Silk-smooth thanks to nine months ageing in oak, this is richer and fuller
than many Ripassos, with delicious dark cherry and raisin fruit.

19.95
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ITALY 14
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57. San Leonino Governo alluso Toscano 2015

Governo is Tuscanys equivalent of the Venetos Ripasso; Here, semi-dried
Sangiovese grapes deliver intense notes of ripe cassis, cherry & liquorice.

14.95 down from 18.95 Nov/Dec

58. Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino 2012

A structured and powerful wine with masses of dark fruit and savoury richness,
this needs food and decanting and is a must for any fan of great Italian wine.
39.95
(This wine will be discounted to 28.95 during our Fine Wine
Sale in December. The discounted price is not available today).
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15 Pasqua | Veneto

We are delighted to welcome back Pasqua to the O'Briens Wine Festival.

One of the most influential producers in not just Verona but also Italy,
respecting tradition whilst embracing innovation with ease, a shining
example of which is the Romeo & Juliet range.

59. Famiglia Pasqua Passione Sentimento

Romeo & Juliet Bianco 2016
With some raisined-fruit in the blend, this wonderfully-concentrated white
has flavours of peach & apricot, undercut by subtle notes of nuts & honey.

17.95

60. Famiglia Pasqua Passione Sentimento

Romeo & Juliet Rosso 2015
Wonderfully rich, spicy & velvety this is made following the local Veneto
Passimento method whereby the grapes are dried prior to fermentation.

12.95 down from 17.95 Nov/Dec

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16 The Wine People | 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 Chiantis which reflect the Tuscan terroir to
perfection.

61. Arcobello Prosecco Frizzante NV

All you want from a good Prosecco, frothy bubbles, pear & peach fruit
and soft acidity making it very approachable.

2 for 20 down from 11.95 Nov/Dec

62. Volpetto Chianti 2014

Although wonderfully modern in style, Volpetto Chianti remains a
well-structured wine with very pure, ripe dark cherry fruit.

13.45

63. Volpetto Chianti Riserva 2014

Made by the award-winning winemaker, Stefano Chioccioli, this is modern
Chianti at its best, silk-smooth & packed with juicy, ripe red-berried fruit.

11.95 down from 19.95 Nov/Dec

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17 San Felice

At San Felice the search for quality has always been of paramount
importance and has encouraged new initiatives for the replanting of its
vineyards, technological innovation in the wine cellar and experimentation.
Their wines are true expressions of the Tuscan landscape from which they
come.

64. Contrada Toscana 2014

This is a gorgeous, modern take on a Tuscan wine; excellent fruit with a
mouth-watering wild cherry accent. Good structure, balanced acidity.

15.95

65. San Felice Chianti Classico 2015

Unmistakably Chianti, embodying all that is good about Italys most famous
wine: Intense black cherry fruit balanced by classic Chianti freshness.

17.95

66. Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva 2013

Great concentration without being too big or flashy. Boasting real Sangiovese,
black cherry character, this is as authentic as Chianti Classico gets.

18.95 down from 22.95 Nov/Dec

67. Il Grigio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2013

This is rich, full-bodied & firmly-structured yet velvet-smooth. Ripe black
cherry & cassis flavours with undertones of tea, smoky spice & leather.
34.95
(This wine will be discounted to 26.95 during our Fine Wine
Sale in December. The discounted price is not available today).
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ITALY 17

68. Campogiovanni Brunello di Montalcino 2011

Structured and powerful with masses of dark fruit and savoury richness,
this needs food and decanting and is a must for any fan of great
Italian wine.

44.00
(This wine will be discounted to 35.20 during our Fine Wine
Sale in December. The discounted price is not available today).

69. Vin Santo 2009

Made from raisined-grapes and barrel-aged for 5 years in a Tuscan loft,
this sweet wine has intense flavours of raisin, walnut, candied
lemon peel.
19.45
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 NEW ZEALAND

H
ome 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, dont stop at Sauvignon, if you are a fan of New Zealand also seek
out other aromatic white
grape varieties that New
WAIHEKE ISLAND
Zealand does well
Riesling, Pinot Gris and
Gewurztraminer 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, MARLBOROUGH
which offers complex
Chardonnays and
structured powerful reds
from Syrah and Cabernet
Sauvignon and Merlot.
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18 Man O'War Vineyards | Waiheke Island
Man OWar is a family owned winery on Waiheke Island, off the coast of
Auckland, making wine from Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Syrah, and Cabernet
which have a richness of palate but are perfectly balanced with acidity from
the volcanic soils and cool sea breezes.

70. Man O'War Sauvignon Blanc 2015

A refreshingly-different New Zealand Sauvignon; structured, mineral-rich,
full of zesty fruit & bell pepper but steering away from anything tropical.

19.95

71. Man O'War Valhalla Chardonnay 2014

A World Class Chardonnay, this is nutty, smoky and buttery, the palate is
full-bodied & creamy textured, matched by superb acidity and minerality.

29.45

72. Man O'War Dreadnought Syrah 2014

With ripe dark bramble fruit and a savoury undertone, this is concentrated
& rich but very well-balanced, with vibrant acidity & fine grained tannins.

35.45
(This wine will be discounted to 28.36 during our Fine Wine
Sale in December. The discounted price is not available today).

73. Man O'War Ironclad 2012

A beguiling Bordeaux Blend, amazingly complex, smoky from oak ageing
with magnificent dark berry fruits and savoury undertones.

29.95 down from 34.95 Nov/Dec

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S
outh 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 Loire Valley, the Chenin
Blanc grape offers fresh, crisp refreshing wines with a rich creamy mid
palate. Also look out for Sauvignon which is made in a style we love.

The wine farms of

South Africa are
typically involved in
both community and
bio-diversity projects to Pretoria

protect and nurture the

plants and animals of
the wine regions. From
Stellenbosch to the
cooler areas of
Darling and Elgin
the wine styles are
PAARL
European facing so
elegance and
refinement underpin
the top wines.
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19 M.A.N. Vintners
The M.A.N. Vintners team are involved in wine making projects across South
Africa. With M.A.N. Vintners the three friends have come together to create
stunning wines in a local co-operative making use of the high quality grapes
available from local wine farms.

74. Bellows Rock Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Multi-layered & bursting with ripe fruit & pungent herby aromatics, leading
to a crisp, clean finish, this is a beautifully-balanced Sauvignon Blanc.

9.95 down from 14.95 Nov/Dec

75. Bellows Rock Chenin Blanc 2016

A seriously good Chenin Blanc from coastal vineyards, this has intense,
super-concentrated fruit and a huge, palate lifting finish.

15.95

76. Bellow's Rock Pinotage 2015

This is South Africa's signature grape; Pinotage as it should be, juicy, full-
flavoured, bright berried red with a super smooth palate feel.

10.95 down from 15.45 Nov/Dec

77. Bellows Rock Shiraz 2015

Wonderfully pure and ripe, black-berried fruit, though not in any way jammy,
a touch of oak rounds-off a silk-smooth palate.

10.95 down from 15.45 Nov/Dec

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78. Myburgh Bros. Sauvignon Blanc 2016

A smooth & aromatic Sauvignon, made in a ripe, yet approachable style,
thanks to the 11% Smillon in the blend and three months ageing on
the lees.
14.95
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 SPAIN

C
emented on the vinous map by Rioja, modern Spain has much to
offer besides crisp, dry whites from Galicia made from the Albario
grape to rich robust red wines from Priorat. There are a vast array
of styles, grapes and wines available with new upcoming regions 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 RIAS BAIXAS
Spains wine agenda
both in the vineyard RIOJA
and in the wineries,
all of which is focused Madrid

towards improving CALATAYUD

overall wine quality,

and whilst Spain of-
JUMILLA
fers great value it also
offers stylish high-end
wines that are worth
investing in.
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20 Axial Vineyards | Calatayud

This delicious line up are all from Calatayud near Zaragoza showcasing an
extensive range of old vine Granacha (Grenache). An off the beaten track
area, it is an ideal opportunity to taste the versatility of the wine styles
Garnacha from Spain can produce.

79. Cruz de Piedra Garnacha 2015

A delightful red chock-full of cherry, plum, berry and cherry fruit on nose and
palate with light tannins and a vibrant and long finish.

13.95

80. Cruz de Piedra Seleccion Especial 2015

Low-yielding old vines bring great concentration of sweet ripe bramble fruit
plus a sprinkle of spice leading to a lush, soft, rich, long palate.

15.95
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Bodegas Paco & Lola

SPAIN 21
Ras Baixas
Founded in 2005, by group of independent winegrowers, today Paco & Lola
is the largest cooperative in the Ras Baixas DO, with over 200 hectares of
vineyards. From day one, Paco & Lola has been actively involved in sustainable
production, ensuring maximum respect for the environment.

81. Via Vedra Albario 2016

Made with grapes grown in sustainably-managed vineyards, this stunning
Albario is bursting with vibrant green fruit and a zesty finish.

16.95

82. Follas Novas Albario 2016

A beautifully aromatic Albario with floral notes, peach, pear and lemon
with a bone-dry palate with a refreshingly-zesty citrus edge to the finish.

14.95 down from 18.95 Nov/Dec

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22 Bodegas Luzn | Jumilla
Jumilla is currently trendy in Spain and Bodegas Luzon is one of the most
cutting edge producers in the region. Benefiting from a continental climate
located close to the Mediterranean coast, rich robust reds are the genre.

83. Luzn Solana 2016

Much more depth at this price than you have a right to expect with
more-ish mulberry fruit, some liquorice and a little tannin on a smooth
palate.
12.95

84. Finca Luzn 2015

From the exciting, up-coming region of Jumilla, this great value red
has plenty of plummy fruit and gentle spice with a rich supple palate.

11.95

85. Luzn Crianza 2014

The addition of Cabernet to the local Monastrell adds some
blackcurrant and tannin to the mix alongside plum and liquorice
and a savoury note..
12.95 down from 15.95 Nov/Dec

86. Altos de Luzn 2012

Monastrell, Tempranillo and Cabernet aged in oak combine to give
blackcurrant and plum fruit with liquorice and a vanilla note over a
smooth palate.
19.95
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23 Marqus de Murrieta

We are delighted to be working with Marqus de Murrieta who are one of the
most historic and iconic producers in Rioja. A modern wine making philosophy
prevails, with a healthy respect for tradition across a stunning range of wines.

87. Pazo Barrantes 2016

A classic Albarino offering conference pear and lemon peel fruit on nose
and palate and bone dry with tangy fresh acidity on the finish.

18.95 down from 22.95 Nov/Dec

88. La Comtesse de Pazo Barrantes 2013

Beautiful varietal fruit including pear, apple and lemon is added to by
fermenting on large old oak giving extra weight and nut plus a creamy texture.

36.00 down from 42.00 Nov/Dec

89. Capellana 2012

A benchmark oaked white Rioja showing an almondy marzipan and nougat
nose with a richly textured, nutty dry palate with lemon rind fresh acidity.

24.95
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Rioja / Ras Baixas

SPAIN 23

90. Marqus de Murrieta Reserva 2012

A serious Reserva redolent of soft strawberry fruit, some toasty oak and
vanilla, with an incredibly rich, long, supple palate completing the picture.

18.95 down from 23.95 Nov/Dec

91. Marqus de Murrieta Gran Reserva 2010

83% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha, 5% Mazuelo, 2% Graciano,
all estate-grown. Aged for 26 months in 225L American oak barrels
& for 36 months in bottle.
39.95
(This wine will be discounted to 31.96 during our Fine Wine
Sale in December. The discounted price is not available today).

92 Dalmau 2013
Some Cabernet in the mix and French oak makes for blacker fruit
flavours than usual plus cedar-like spice with some tannin on
the long palate.
50.00 down from 57.00 Nov/Dec

93. Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2007

A really classy wine with elegant plum and strawberry fruit
augmented by cedar or cigar box spice with a firm structured palate
of terrific length.
85.00
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