Le Beaujolais Nouveau Est Arrivé!
News
Every year, Beaujolais Nouveau Day celebrates the release of France’s most popular vin de primeur (early wine). Laid down in French law, it's...
Appellations of Languedoc, a Quick Guide
Quick Guide
If you want delicious wine without spending a lot of money, there’s one place that never fails: the Languedoc. This vast region of Southern...
6 early ripening grapes you need to try
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Lifestyle & Opinion
Early ripening grapes are particularly important in cool and continental climate regions like the UK and Alsace. If you live in England, you may have...
Chardonnay, A Journey to Global Dominance
Quick Guide
"I don’t like Chardonnay".It’s a sentiment I hear expressed often. What a shame that some dismiss this gem after drinking a bad glass...
Raise a toast to Pinot Noir on 18th August
Lifestyle & Opinion
International Pinot Noir day falls on the 18th August each year. Rebecca Pitcairn is eager to raise a toast to her favourite grape with five wines that showcase...
Rosé Wines, get ready for summer
Lifestyle & Opinion
I remeber rosé wines reaching the UK in the heady days of the 1970’s. Some readers will remember, but for those neither born nor imbibing,...
Breaky Bottom, the pioneering English vineyard, turns 50!
Features
There could only be one wine to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III in May 2022: Breaky Bottom. It’s not only the most distinctly English of...
5 Red Wines You Can Chill this Summer
Lifestyle & Opinion
Are there red wines you can chill?As a simple rule of thumb, yes. Read on to discover my top five red wines to serve chilled.I know received wisdom has...
Bacchus Wine, the God, and the Grape
Quick Guide
Join me as I explore the burgeoning reputation of bacchus wine. A fascinating young grape variety amongst English wine enthusiasts. A variety named after...