18/09/2025

What Is Natural Wine?

Even if you’re only slightly into wine, you’ve probably heard about natural wine. The natural wine movement has grown fast here in the UK – yet many people still wonder what natural wine actually is, and how it compares to organic and biodynamic wines. Let’s break it down. What does “natural” mean for wine? We […]

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05/09/2025

Soil and Wine: How the Ground Beneath Shapes the Glass

Organic September is here, and this year’s theme highlights the importance of healthy soils. And when it comes to wine, soil isn’t just the ground vines grow in, it’s the foundation of the vineyard. How Does Soil Affect Wine? Soil is where it all begins. It nourishes the vines, sustains the grapes and ultimately shapes the […]

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12/06/2025

Is organic wine really better for you?

🍷 Is organic wine actually better for you? Let’s uncork the truth. We’ve all heard that a glass of (red) wine might be good for your heart – but does going organic take that up a notch? If you’re wondering whether organic wine is a healthier or more responsible choice, you’re not alone. Let’s swirl, […]

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16/05/2025

Best Sauvignon Blanc Wine

Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most widely planted varieties in the world, but actually originates from the Bordeaux region of France. If you’re after the best Sauvignon Blanc wine, here are some longstanding customer favourites we’d happily recommend again and again. But first…where do the words ‘Sauvignon Blanc’ come from? The French word ‘sauvage’ […]

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25/04/2025

Is wine gluten free?

Wine is very likely the healthiest of all the alcohols! It can provide you with heart-smart antioxidants and some say it reduces stress too. But what about whether wine contains gluten? Many spirits are made out of grains: barley, oats, rye, wheat, etc. These alcohols are potentially dangerous to those who suffer from celiac (also […]

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11/04/2025

Which wines are the most popular in the UK?

If you’re wondering what the top wines are in the UK then look no further! Back in 2021, some research was carried out to determine what the most popular wines in the UK are.  The results? The researchers found that these were the TOP TEN types of wine amongst the survey respondents: Pinot Grigio Chardonnay […]

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14/03/2025

Wine and Chocolate Pairings

Chocolate and wine pairings can be a divine experience for your senses – a match made in heaven that you truly need to experience if you haven’t already! As with food and wine matching in general, we don’t think you should get too hung up about what works best. It can all be very subjective! […]

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26/02/2025

How to remove sulphites from wine?

Does stirring wine with a spoon help to remove sulphites? We’ve been seeing some videos going around about this and we’ve received some questions, so we thought we’d weigh in! Stirring wine with a spoon—especially a silver or copper spoon—is sometimes claimed to help remove sulphites from wine, but in reality, it has little to […]

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