78 results for 'Chardonnay'

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Chardonnay, A Journey to Global Dominance(Post)

Chardonnay grapes growing in Chablis “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 some years ago. Over ...

Christmas Lunch Food & Wine Pairing(Post)

What are the best wines to pair with Christmas lunch? The answer to that question is always: the wine you like.  Wine should enhance a meal and bring enjoyment. There are, thou ...

Gamay, The Disloyal Grape(Post)

Gamay is playful little grape, bursting with fun, and eager to please. It’s delicious when young and just a little moreish, often a glass begets a bottle. Little wonder then that there have been ...

Sauvignon Blanc, the World's Favourite Wine?(Post)

In volume alone, Sauvignon Blanc could probably lay claim to the title of the world’s favourite white wine variety. And it’s more popular than many realise, thanks to the fact that many Old World w ...

Huxbear Vineyard (Wine Words, April 2022)(Post)

With the proliferation of Vineyards and Wineries in the UK it has become rather difficult for me to fit them all in!  This wine writer will go the extra mile to taste quality wines and hope ...

An interview with Olly Shaw, winemaker at Calancombe Estate(Post)

Calancombe Estate, part of the English Wine revolution England is becoming recognised around the world as a place that produces superb, distinctive wines. This is a remarkable transition from t ...

What to Pair with Christmas Dinner(Post)

What are you drinking on Christmas day? Whether you’re serving traditional turkey or going with something different, let Wickhams guide you to the perfect pairings.Canapés and AperitifsThe pop of a c ...

Sandridge Barton, The New Home for Sharpham Wines(Post)

As a Westcountry restaurateur of many years I have always been interested in offering English wines on my wine list.  Way back in 1977 I was running a tiny hostelry in Plymouth when I had t ...

Sandridge Barton Wins WineGB Trophy(Post)

On Friday 7 July 2023 a collection of English winemakers gathered for lunch at The Drapers Hall in central London. The lunch was in celebration of the WineGB Awards 2023. The annual award ...

Perfect Rioja Picks For Easter(Post)

Easter falls in mid April this year so fine Spring weather could be expected! I like this time of the year and like most of you in the Westcountry will relax over the four-day holiday. For many it’s ...

A Celebration of Beaujolais(Post)

In the northern hemisphere autumn brings the harvest of grapes, the elaboration of wine and the natural ‘closing down’ of the grape vine until awaking from its slumber the following springtime.

Cava on the Rise(Post)

Cava sales in the UK have seen a marked up-turn in recent years, with some retailers declaring a 50% year on year increase for 2020 & 2021. Speculation suggests this could be as households ...