The popular Dogfish Head Punkin Ale is back in stock. This full-bodied ale is brewed with real pumpkin and spices, and is $8.99 for a 4-pack. Try some this fall!

We are pleased to have a special guest for our Friday wine tasting this week as we taste wines of the Old World and the New World. Our host on Friday will be Laura Landoll of Grand Cru Wines, a certified sommelier and one of the most knowledgeable wine experts in the Cincinnati area. Grand Cru is a regional distributor that specializes in wines from high-quality boutique wineries from around the world. Our lineup will include:

Terredora Falanghina 2008 – $15.99

Mt. Defiance Hellfire White 2008 – $15.99

Capestrano Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2009 – $9.99

Lee Family Farm Rio Tinto 2009 – $14.99

Vina Honda Monastrell 2007 – $14.99

Mt. Defiance Brimstone Red 2008 – $17.99

The cost of the tasting is only $5 per person with a selection of complimentary cheese & crackers. This week we will also offer a premium pour ($3 for 2 oz.):

Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 – $29.99

Nosferatu hand-crafted ale from Great Lakes Brewing Company is now in stock!. We are one of the first stores in Cincinnati to have this deep red, highly hopped ale, which is named after the notorious German vampire and retails for $9.99 for a four-pack. Stop in and get some!

Our tasting this week will feature the wines of Les Jamelles. This winery in southern France obtains grapes from around the Languedoc region to produce classic varietals with bold flavors at very reasonable prices. Brian Scott of Vintner Select, a regional distributor of fine wines, will be our host. Our lineup includes:

— Les Jamelles Sauvignon Blanc 2009 – $10.99

— Les Jamelles Cinsault Rose 2010 – $10.99

— Les Jamelles Pinot Noir 2010 – $10.99

— Les Jamelles Merlot 2009 – $10.99

— Les Jamelles Syrah 2009 – $10.99

— Les Jamelles Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 – $10.99

The cost of the tasting is only $5 per person with a selection of complimentary cheese & crackers. This week we will also offer a premium pour ($3 for 2 oz.):

— Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Fabius 2006 – $24.99

Friday’s tasting runs from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday’s tasting runs from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Hope to see you here!

On sale for only $19.99 (was $29.99). Stock up on this delicious, Bordeaux-style blend while it lasts!

We are open throughout the Labor Day weekend, so visit O’Bryan’s for all your beer, wine and cocktail supplies! Our hours are:
Saturday, Sept. 3, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 4, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 5, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

September is almost here, and so is Estancia Meritage! Starting Sept. 1 we will have this popular red blend, which usually sells for $29.99, on sale for only $19.99. Stock up while it’s here!

Had a 12-year-old Bordeaux lately? You can taste one this weekend at O’Bryan’s Friday and Saturday wine tasting! Our premium pour will be the 1999 Chateau Simard Saint-Emilion, a right bank, Merlot-dominant blend. This wine normally retails for $59, but it’s currently on sale for $29.99. We’ll offer a 2-oz. pour for only $3 – be sure not to miss this opportunity!  Friday’s tasting runs from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday’s runs from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

This weekend we’ll taste six top selections from Wine Trends, a regional distributor of fine wines that specializes in boutique wineries. Our lineup includes:

Corte Giara Pinot Grigio 2010 – $11.99
Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc 2010 – $14.99
Los Dos Grenache-Syrah 2010 – $7.99
Pascual Toso Malbec 2009 – $12.99
Kaiken Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 – $12.99
Alma Negra (Mystery Varietal) 2006 – $19.99

The cost of the tasting is only $5 per person with a selection of complimentary cheese & crackers. This week we will also offer a premium pour ($3 for 2 oz.): Chateau Simard Saint-Emilion 1999 – $29.99

Friday night’s tasting will be from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. And don’t forget – we have Saturday tastings, too! From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday.

The results from our Margarita Lovers Tasting Competition are in, and the winner is: Coyote Gold All-Natural Margarita! The runner-up is Jose Cuervo Golden Margarita. Our thanks to everyone who stopped in to taste and rate these margaritas that are ready-to-serve straight from the bottle.