O'Brien's Market - the best place for fresh!

O'Brien's is the place for wine. Just stop by to browse through the incredible selection! And remember you can always save 10% more on 6 bottles of wine or spirits.

Upcoming Wine Department Events:

All tastings are at O’Brien’s Market Dale Road Wine Bar (Directions).

Under the Tuscan Sun
Wines of Tuscany
Take a trip to the rolling hills of central Italy as we taste wines of Chianti and its neighbors. Sangiovese is king in this region, but Tuscan blends and several whites are becoming popular. We’ll be sure to include a selection of Italian cheeses too. There is a $5 tasting fee per person for this event.
Thursday July 10th 4pm until 7pm
Friday July 11th - Sunday, July 13th 2pm until 5pm

Wines of Robert Mondavi
Remembering the Father of Napa Valley
Robert Mondavi can be called the most influential person in the development of Napa Valley and the California wine industry. We’ll celebrate his life long impact by tasting his wines this weekend. There is a $5 tasting fee per person for this event.
Thursday July 17th 4pm until 7pm
Friday July 18th - Sunday, July 20th 2pm until 5pm

A Taste of Lodi
Visiting our Neighbors to the North
Contrary to the old song, Lodi is now a good place to get stuck with a growing number of excellent wines creating a destination worth investigating. We’ll taste several new up and coming grapes varieties as well as their trademark Zinfandels. There is a $5 tasting fee per person for this event.
Thursday July 24th 4pm until 7pm
Friday July 25th - Sunday, July 27th 2pm until 5pm

Planning a Party or Office Gathering?
O’Brien’s wine department is a great spot to host a private gathering for wine tasting and fine foods. Let us take you to Napa Valley! Ask Tom about reserving an afternoon or evening session at our tasting bar. We can accommodate 10 to 30 guests for an informative and fun event.

Wine Steward Tom Bender - O’Brien’s wine steward, Tom Bender, looks forward to assisting with your wine adventures. A Columbia College Wine and Culinary Arts instructor, with over 25 years of restaurant wine experience, Tom brings depth of knowledge along with a passion for wine and foods. O’Brien’s Tasting Bar is now open daily featuring a unique in-store sampling opportunity. Ask about special wine discounts and check the calendar of tasting events.

Our New Wine Steward
Stop by the wine department and meet Dyanne, our new wine steward. She’ll be here to assist you on Sundays, Wednesdays, and occasional Thursday evenings. Dyanne, a part time faculty member at Modesto College, looks forward to sharing her wine passion and knowledge with our patrons.

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