Viognier – The seductive and sensuous grape variety that was saved from extinction Happy International Viognier Day Everyone. Friday 30th April is the very first ever International Viognier Day and we must celebrate this variety, for it was only back in the 1960’s that Viognier was almost extinct.Firstly, you pronounce…
What is Cap Classique and why do you need to know about these great value wines? So what is Cap Classique? Previously known as MCC, which stands for Méthode Cap Classique, the South African producers have recently dropped the M and this wine is now known as just Cap Classique.…
Steps for entering the drinks industry with a new brand By Richard Horwell, Brand Relations It is undoubtedly the case that launching a new drinks business isn’t easy. However, there are many wine buffs who might like the idea of breaking into the market with an exciting, different product. Starting…
Rasteau AOC celebrates 10 years of Cru Status Are you ready for a perfect wintery red? Last month Rasteau appellation celebrated 10 years of being recognized as a Cru (translates to “growth” in French and is used for a region with a specific terroir and quality) of Côtes du Rhône.…
Great value sparkling wines for the Christmas season (This article was first published on ISSUU.COM - Read the full article on Harpendia Christmas Magazine 2020 Christmas is well and truly knocking at the door. Whist this year certainly has been unlike any other, Christmas is definitely NOT cancelled. It is…
What wine is 19 Crimes? Credit: IG @yoozby Launched in 2012, 19 Crimes is currently the UK’s favourite supermarket wine according to a recent survey conducted by Wine List, a wine subscription service. So why? How? When did this happen? And seeing as so many of you have asked me about…
Wedding Wines: Choosing and finding the best value wine for your wedding. I wrote this article for The Gay Wedding Blog. Click here to see the full feature! Choosing wines for your wedding can be a daunting experience, but it need not be. Firstly the wine world doesn’t want to…
Extreme winemaking in The Atacama Desert Firstly, what is Terroir? If you have every spoken to somebody who works in the wine world, you would have inevitably heard them use the word ‘terroir’. Very often misunderstood, this world loosely translates to ‘sense of place’. There is no English equivalent. The…
Happy Beaujolais Nouveau Day! Yay! Its Beaujolais Nouveau Day, and you know what that means? It means an extra excuse to drink wine. So, here is an introduction into the grape variety Gamay and this fun and fruity day. The grape and the region Gamay is the red grape variety…
A weekend away at Tillingham Wines The Winemaker It made complete sense when Ben Walgate, Winemaker and Owner of Tillingham Wines said that he had grown up on a farm. To Ben’s very core you can see the respect he has for his surroundings and the love and admiration for…