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Changes in Duty, How Lower Alcoholic Strength affects Wine.
12 Sep 20230With the changes in duty and wine prices will this become directly linked to the alcoholic strength of wine, how has this affected the art of wine making? Philip Trease reviews the new steps in the wine making process.
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Unveiling the Best Wines for Your BBQ Feast for Under £12.00
28 Jul 2023As the sizzling grills and tantalizing aromas fill the air, nothing enhances the joy of a backyard BBQ quite like the right wine. Whether you're hosting a casual cookout or a grand feast, selecting the perfect wine can elevate the flavors and elevate the overall experience. In this article, we'll explore the best wines that complement the smoky and savory delights of your BBQ spread.
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Cognac, the World's most sought after Brandy.
14 Jun 2023As we approach Fathers Day, we take a look at one of the most prestigeous spirits in the world, the perfect present for your loved one.
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A Working Week on The 2011 Champagne Academy
15 May 2023Just over 11 years ago Philip Trease was invited on the prestigious Champagne Academy, a week spent tasting and studying all things Champagne... Philip has dusted down this article which was published in The Nottingham Evening Post and remembers the wines and the experience.
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A Right Bank Recital
11 Dec 2022Jake explores the wines of Bordeaux's Right Bank.
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A Left Bank Liaison
27 Nov 2022Jake introduces the left bank of Bordeaux
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Bordeaux Basics: Into the World of Classic French Wine
01 Nov 2022Jake delves into the world of Bordeaux Wine from a newcomers perspective.
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Lies, Redemption and Eiswein – Austrian wine’s ascent from the depths of scandal
03 Oct 2022Jake explores wine's biggest scandel of the 1980s which set back Austrian wine two decades and how the industry has recovered since then.
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The Meteoric Growth of English Wine
26 Sep 2022Jake discusses the rise of English wine and its causes
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The Rise And Fall, And Rise Again Of The Grape You May Never Have Heard Of.
15 Jul 2022Matthew dives into the history of one of our favourite grape varieties.
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The Amber Revolution
30 Jun 2022Matthew looks at the growing phenomenon of Orange wines.
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Radburnd Chardonnay
15 Jun 2022New Zealand's cool climate is perfect for Chardonnay. Matthew review this alternative taste from New Zealand.
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Mary's Favourite German Wines
15 Feb 2022Mary's Favourite Wines of Germany
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Memories of Summer
08 Feb 2022A wine that brings back memories of summer holidays for Matthew.
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A Brief History of German Wine
16 Jan 2022With February being the focus of Wines of Germany, the team give a quick history lesson on the misunderstood wines.
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Decanter's "Best in Show" from Portugal
01 Jan 2022An historic estate making wine in honour of an historic event.
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Wines for Christmas Day
15 Dec 2021As we move closer to Christmas, we look at solving the age old question, how to please everyone when it comes to the wine on Christmas day.
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Europe's hidden gem with an Aussie twist
01 Nov 2021Troubled history of production in the 1980’s pushed this fantastic grape from the public consciousness, but now, possibly one of the most under-appreciated wines in the world, Grüner Veltliner, is quickly gaining a cult following among wine lovers.
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Knightor Winery
01 Oct 2021It all started with a roast dinner for Pete.
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The "Black Wines" of Cahors
01 Sep 2021The "Black Wines" of Cahors have one of the longest histories of all the wines in France with the first recorded production dating back to 50BC. The story of Cahors is not without tragedy, as there have been numerous trials and tribulations along the way.
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Romania, perfecting Pinot Noir
11 Aug 2021An unhearalded wine making country, and the trickiest grapes to grow. Why Romania might be the place to go for Pinot Noir
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Our Friends in Lebanon
04 Aug 2021We look at one of the most important winemaking regions that you may never have heard of, and one of our favourite wines
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The ‘Poetry’ of Karim Mussi
19 Jul 2021One of our favourites producers. Philip reviews the flavours of Los Poetos, a Bordeaux blend from Argentina.
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Traditional Argentinian Malbec
19 Jul 2021Chris reviews the Malbec of Zuccardi, an Argentinian winemaking superstar
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