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Le Beaujolais Nouveau Est Arrivé!
News
Beaujolais Nouveau Day falls on Thursday 19 November in 2026, bringing the first taste of France's new vintage just weeks after the grapes have been picked....
6 early ripening grapes you need to try
Lifestyle & Opinion
September can be an awkward month for choosing wine. There are still warm afternoons that call for something fresh and chilled, but the evenings are getting...
Chilled Red Wine: Five Red Wines Worth Serving Cool
Lifestyle & Opinion
Chilled red wine has become one of the biggest wine trends of recent years, but there is nothing new about the idea. Across Europe, lighter reds have long...
The Best Independent Markets in the South West
Lifestyle & Opinion
High streets have had a difficult few decades. Familiar names have disappeared, online shopping has changed the way we buy almost everything, and many...
The Story of English Wine: A Timeline in 8 Bottles
Features
Thirty years ago, English wine was widely regarded as an interesting curiosity. Today, the United Kingdom stands as one of the most dynamic, fast-growing,...
Winedrops Review: Is the Wine Subscription App Worth the Fee?
Features
If you have been targeted by social media adverts for the Winedrops wine app, you have likely seen flashy "Daily Drops" offering luxury brands...
Crazy Experimental Wines: A New Rosé Arrives
News
The first time I tasted one of Chris Boiling's Crazy Experimental Wines was at Dartington Hall. Master of Wine Sarah Abbott had organised a...
Bordeaux En Primeur: How It Works, Pricing and Delivery
Quick Guide
If you are looking to understand how to buy bordeaux en primeur, the traditional campaign concept can feel a bit unusual at first. You are purchasing...
Spring Wine, Evolution, not Revolution
Lifestyle & Opinion
According to the weather station at Exeter Airport, it had rained every day for sixty days at the start of 2026. Which made the first clear Saturday the...
Oxidative Wines from Jura: Savagnin, Voile and Vin Jaune Explained
Quick Guide
“Is it meant to smell like that?” Understanding oxidative wines from Jura can take a moment. That’s often my first reaction when I try...