Portugal is famous for a few things… The Algarve, Port Wine and Christiano Ronaldo. However we know Portugal for a specific type of wine, Vinho Verde! Vinho Verde wine is readily available in the UK, however some people may shy away from it because they aren’t sure what it may taste like. After all, Vinho … Continue reading A GUIDE TO VINHO VERDE | PORTUGAL’S FAVOURITE WINE
Welcome to our fourth edition of 12 Wines of Christmas. In this series we’re going to explore 12 wines that we think you should be drinking this Christmas. We’ll tell you why we have chosen it, the food pairings we recommend and a little bit more info on the winery/region. So, without further ado and … Continue reading 12 WINES OF CHRISTMAS VOLUME 4 | CANTINE DE PALMA AGLIANICO
Welcome to our second edition of 12 Wines of Christmas. In this series we’re going to explore 12 wines that we think you should be drinking this Christmas. We’ll tell you why we have chosen it, the food pairings we recommend and a little bit more info on the winery/region. So, without further ado and … Continue reading THE 12 WINES OF CHRISTMAS, EPISODE 2 | ALBA VEGA ALBARINO
Wine from New Zealand has increased in popularity exponentially over the last 10 years. The Marlborough region in particular has become renowned for Sauvignon Blanc production, however that is just the tip of the iceberg. With this in mind, we thought we would take the time to explore all the things we love about New … Continue reading NEW ZEALAND WINE | LEARN MORE ABOUT NEW WORLD WINE REGIONS
If you're a red wine drinker then the chances are you've probably tried Malbec. Heck, even if you're not a red drinker, or even a wine fan for that matter, you've probably heard of Malbec. In recent years Malbec has increased in popularity and now is a regular fixture on wine lists and supermarket shelves. … Continue reading BEST MALBEC WINE | FIND OUT ABOUT THE WORLD’S TRENDIEST GRAPE
The chances are you've definitely heard of Shiraz and Syrah. However, people commonly don't realise that these are the same grape, just under different names. We thought that we would put together a guide/fact-file on this grape, where it's names come from and what to expect from it. This is our best guide to Shiraz/Syrah. … Continue reading THE BEST GUIDE TO SYRAH & SHIRAZ | WINED UP
So, the weekend is looming and the sun is out, which means one thing, it’s time for wine! We really take our weekends and summer drinking seriously, so we have decided to list our favourite summer wines in a weekly post! Each week we will be profiling two wines which we think you should be … Continue reading WINES FOR THE WEEKEND | WINE IN THE SUN
Summer is here (finally), and that means it’s BBQ time!There’s a lot to think about when barbecuing, and to find the right balance is sometimes hard, but worry not! We are here to guide you through everything from the food, to the wine, to the music! First things first, you’re going to need a barbecue. … Continue reading THE PERFECT BBQ | OUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE
Australia may be on the other side of the world, however we are spoiled for choice in the UK when it comes to Australian wine. Copious amounts are shipped to our little island every year, hitting supermarket shelves, restaurant menus and fine wine retailers. With this in mind, we thought we'd give you a guide … Continue reading Top Five Australian Wines | The Complete Guide
Yorkshire and wine aren’t too things that are normally put in the same sentence. If you think of things from Yorkshire, your mind goes straight to flat caps, whippets and a nice pint of ale in an old-fashioned tankard. We’re going to go a bit beyond this stereotype and explore Yorkshire food, its qualities and … Continue reading YORKSHIRE’S BEST FOOD & WINE | YOUR GUIDE
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