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The Dangers of Investing in Wine
05 Sep 20240Investing in wine can look like an attractive proposition, but as recent cases have highlited, there are a few to pitfalls to be beware of.
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A Poor Harvest in France on the Horizon
22 Aug 2024Climate change is having a huge affect on the wine industry, and not just with extreme heat. Matthew loks at the issues facing winemakers in France this year.
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Malolactic Fermentation.
05 Aug 2024Continuing our series on winemaking terms and techniques we look at the divisive technique (at least in the winemaking world) of malolactic fermentation.
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Are Organic Practices The Future For Vineyards?
15 Jul 2024We take a look at organic winemaking practices. Do they have a positive affect on the wine and nature?
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Magical Margaret River
08 Jul 2024Matthew looks back at his time working and living in Australia's unique wine making region of Margaret River.
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Albarino or Alvarinho? Depends where you are from....
24 Jun 2024We take a look at one of Spain's most famous white wines and it's lesser know, but no less wonderful, Portuguese cousin.
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A Slovenian Star
13 Jun 2024Matthew takes a look at one of the fantastice wineries in one of the lesser known wine making regions of the world.
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Oak Influence in Wine
06 Jun 2024As wine merchants we talk about the technical terms, but without always explaining fully what the terms refer to and what impact they have on the wine, so Matthew thought he would take a look at some of the terms we use in more detail, starting with oak ageing.
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Greenhough, Cool Climate Chardonnay from Nelson
06 May 2024Fragrant and mouth filling, it is full of concentrated, ripe stone-fruit flavours. Mary reviews how Greenhough Chardonnay will be her choice as an alternative to the traditional classics for Christmas this year.
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Ravishing Rosé
29 Apr 2024After our tasting last week, we take a look at what we learned about this wonderful and underappreciated style of wine.
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English Estate Wine
22 Apr 2024A fantastic estate on the Leicester and Nottinghamshire border has started making their own wine and we love it! Matthew takes a look at the history of the estate and gives his verdict on the wine.
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An Italian Classico
15 Apr 2024Matthew takes a look at one of Italy's most famous wines and what makes it special.
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April In the Vineyards Of Europe
08 Apr 2024April marks a significant time in European vineyards as the region transitions from winter dormancy to the awakening of the new growing season. The arrival of spring brings a flurry of activity as winemakers prepare for the upcoming vintage. Here's a glimpse into what typically happens in European vineyards during April.
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Great Gigondas
03 Apr 2024Matthew looks at the little brother of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and why it should be on your radar as an alternative.
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Great Gewurztraminer from Alsace
27 Mar 2024The Dopff and Irion families go back a very long way. Today they make a great collection of wines from Alsace. This month Matthew considers all the characteristics that make this a truly great Gewurztraminer from this amazing and often overlooked French wine region.
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Nero d'Avola, Simply Superb Sicilian Red
18 Mar 2024Sicilian wines are simply easy-drinking and delicious, best of all they offer great value. Perhaps up there as one of our most repeat purchased wine, this Nero d'Avola has made an appearance in our March 2024 Wine club case.
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Racy Riesling from the Clare Valley
04 Mar 2024The New World home to Riesling is arguably the Clare Valley in Australia. Making an appearance in our February and March case for 2024, Matthew reviews his love of the Wakefield Estate and reveals why the Taylor family is producing the Racy Riesling.
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Marvellous Malbec from Zuccardi
26 Feb 2024Mary had a taste for Malbec, here she reviews this star in our range that has been selected for our February and March Wine Club selection.
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Cracking Chianti from Banfi
12 Feb 2024Chianti Classico, a distinguished wine region in Tuscany, Italy, is renowned for producing some of the world's most iconic wines. Situated between the cities of Florence and Siena, the Chianti Classico zone spans picturesque landscapes of rolling hills and historic vineyards, creating a terroir that imparts a unique character to its wines.
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European Grapes thriving in Chile
08 Feb 2024The history of wine growing in Chile dates back to the Spanish colonization of the region in the mid-16th century, the settlers planted vineyards to produce wine for religious ceremonies and daily consumption, and now Chile is established as a major player in the global wine market. Here Philip reviews two great wines selected for our Wine Club.
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Homegrown Halfpenny White
29 Jan 2024English whites go from strength to strength. Philip has a look at this intriguing blend from the Halfpenny Green estate.
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Pitch Perfect Pecorino
22 Jan 2024Pecorino is a deliciously balanced dry white that is starting to come to the fore. Selected for our February and March Wine Club for 2024. Philip takes a look at this great value white from the village of Rosciano, the home to this grape.
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Gandarada, Wine of Great Value
15 Jan 2024You get a lot in your bottle from Portugal. Here Philip reviews one of his favourite reds that certainly punches above its weight for its price.
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Malbec in White
08 Jan 2024When a wine surprises even the most seasoned of wine merchants you know you have something unusual, and make no exception, this surprised us! Here Mary reviews white Malbec.
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