Struggling to find the perfect wine to compliment the food? Take a suggestion from Luke, our resident "Wine Guru", on what he feels ought to do the trick. From Gamey meats to elegant canapés, we have you covered this Valentines.
In the ever-changing world in which we inhabit, it comes with no surprise that the new generation of wine makers are moving with the times and utilizing modern technology to identify and tackle issues such as disease and drought. Along with listening to the consumer and making new products to fit in with healthier lifestyles whilst at the same time trying to combat the effects of climate change on their vineyards and moving to more sustainable practices.
Having a good bottle of wine can make an evening. But when you pull your favourite bottle and it just doesn’t taste like it should, it puts a ‘damp squib’ on the evening. So how do you know if your bottle is corked?
The world of wine can be an exciting place to explore (all from the comfort of your own sofa if that’s your choice), but sometimes the ‘lingo’ used can be confusing. We break down the terms used by industry professionals and sommeliers.
Tuscany and 'love at first sight' coupled with fine wine! What could be better? Read on to find out more about Guido's love for his country, his wines and 'Chianina beef'.