Amazing Malbecs, A Complete Guide
Quick Guide
What is it we all love about Malbecs? A few years ago, Malbec got ‘discovered.’ I don’t mean that literally - it’s actually on old...
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...
Picpoul de Pinet, Picpoul or Piquepoul, what's the difference?
Quick Guide
Picpoul de Pinet, Picpoul or Piquepoul, what's the difference? Read on to learn more or if you just want a bottle head straight to our Picpoul wine...
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...
Why Does Champagne Fizz?
Quick Guide
In its most prosaic, scientific form, the bubbles in Champagne are simply CO2 – Carbon Dioxide. It’s the same gas that creates bubbles in...
Chardonnay, A Journey to Global Dominance
Quick Guide
“I don’t like Chardonnay.” It’s something I hear often. Usually from someone who had a poor glass years ago and decided that was that....
Try January, a Wine Journey of Discovery
Lifestyle & Opinion
Who came up with the idea of New Year Resolutions? Undoubtedly a puritanical killjoy. As January begins I'm doing try January, not dry January. The...
The French Paradox, a guide to eating and drinking better
Lifestyle & Opinion
Are you doing dry January? The French Paradox may change your mind. Congratulations to you if you're starting the month with the best intentions....
Sandridge Barton Wins WineGB Trophy
News
On Friday 7 July 2023 the team from Sandridge Barton, the new home of Sharpham wine, joined a gathering of English winemakers for lunch at The Drapers...