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10/03/2023
Franciacorta is a sparkling wine made in Italy’s Northern Lombardy region, close to Milan. Considered by many to be Italy’s answer to Champagne, Franciacorta wine is produced using the traditional method, or ‘metodo classico’. This means that like Champagne, all bottles, undergo a second fermentation and lees ageing. Franciacorta wine is one of Italy’s 70-something […]
03/03/2023
Wine bottle sizes and names are surprisingly varied! The vast majority of wines come in the regular 75cl or 750 ml bottle size, but it’s well worth knowing all the different wine bottle sizes available. We’ve compiled everything you need to know about the many wine bottle sizes, the names, and the quantities contained in […]
14/02/2023
The Beginners Guide to Organic Shiraz Wine Today, organic Shiraz wine is one of the world’s most widely planted grape varieties. From Australia to South Africa, France, USA and Italy, there are an estimated 140,000 hectares of the vine worldwide. Let’s begin by making it clear that Shiraz and Syrah are one and the same. […]
09/02/2023
Why drink organic wine? It’s an ideal choice for many reasons! Winemakers and drinkers alike agree that it’s better for the environment, and that it can also be better for those drinking it too! It’s also not as expensive as you might think, and the good news is that today there are plenty of quality […]
16/01/2023
Interest in vegan food and plant-based eating is on the rise across the UK. Increasingly popular challenges like Veganuary and trends like Meatless Monday show that many of us are taking a greater interest in this way of eating. Even if you’re not fully vegan, you may still be wondering which wines pair best with […]
07/12/2022
Nothing can really compare to a glass of sparkling wine or fizz – it’s a truly elegant, fun and celebratory drink. It also comes in a range of styles and flavours. From well-known Champagne to the increasingly popular Prosecco and Cava, to the more mysterious English sparklers, Franciacorta wines and Crémants … there really is […]
22/11/2022
The number of people in the UK who have turned to plant-based and meat-free diets is impressive. It is estimated that by 2025, vegetarians and vegans will make up a quarter of the British population! In other words, our Christmas festivities are going to include less turkey, and many long-standing flavours and ingredients will be […]
01/11/2022
Mulled wine is a drink made using red wine, spices, and fruits. It can be drunk hot or cold, and can even be made without alcohol (you can find an easy recipe for mulled wine below). For those who want the perfect wintery or Christmas drink, there’s no drink that matches up to the delicious […]
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