Events
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Our Top 10 Tips... for getting the most out of a wine tasting event
Despite what you might have heard, the wine crowd are a pretty friendly bunch so don’t be intimidated. Find out what events are going on near you, and get involved. Whether you are a wine guru, a wine student, or a complete novice, wine tastings are brilliant fun for all. Best of all you might learn a few juicy nuggets of knowledge to share at your next dinner party. Continue reading
Honest Grapes 4th Birthday Tasting Event
This September Honest Grapes turns four. To celebrate we are hosting our biggest wine tasting event to date on Thursday September 13th at the China Exchange in Soho and Tom and Nathan would love you to join us. Continue reading
An exquisite evening of Fine Wine tasting
Last night we hosted an impressive tasting of our top fine wines at the wonderful Maison Assouline in Central London. We welcomed over 60 people and presented fine wines from small independent producers that overflow with exceptional value, ranging from intriguingly complex grower Champagnes to monumental Napa Cabernets. Continue reading
Wine list from our Christmas Portfolio Tasting
Winter Warmers: Pernot Belicard Bourgogne Blanc, 2012 Jamsheed Wines Beechworth Rousanne, 2014 Varner Foxglove Zinfandel, 2013 (please email: Christian@honestgrapes.co.uk if you wish to purchase this wine) Art & Science Stella Maris Syrah, 2013 Jamsheed Wines Garden Gully Syrah, 2013 Continue reading
Wine Wisdom - Redwhitefizz Party Cases!
The Party season is upon us, so we've decided to unveil two great seasonal cases, which promise to add a sense of occasion to anything you have planned over the next 7 weeks. Claire will be talking you through both the sparkling's from each case, also what's the difference between Champagne & Prosecco? Find out in this week's vintellect tip. Continue reading
The History of Heavy Metal in 9 Wines, Part 2
Tom's wine journey through the history of Heavy Metal continues, with big headliners both in terms of artists and wines. If you missed Part 1, you can read it here. Black Sabbath - Paranoid (1970) There is nothing complex about this. It must be a single variety (from Birmingham). Uniquely Tony Iommi, the guitarist, had to loosen his guitar strings due to an accident in metal factory, creating the classic Black Sabbath 'off tone' sounds (dark and moody) while the lyrics play to the suicidal adolescent post-love male. No compromises. Continue reading
Wine Wisdom - New Supertuscan
Tom this week will be introducing you to a great value exciting Supertuscan that has recently been added to our list. Learn more about our new Gift Subscriptions of Pick of the Punch and Premier Crew memberships, perfect as we come into the festive season. Continue reading
The History of Heavy Metal in 9 Wines - Part 1
I've hosted tastings pairing wine to art, sculpture, cars, clothes, lamps, horse pictures, Marvel characters, Bond movies, rugby players and sex aids but coming up with suitable line-up for 'The History of Heavy Metal in 9 Wines', an idea spawned drunkenly in Bordeaux in May, was quite a challenge. I deliberately steered clear of the obvious choices - i.e. Motorhead's Shiraz or AC/DC's 'Thrunderstruck' Chardonnay, from the same site that event offered Slayer 'Reign in Blood' Cabernet! Continue reading
Wine Wisdom - New Outstanding Burgundy
In this week's Wine Wisdom watch Tom highlight two outstanding Burgundies, one which was the star 2014 regional AC red and a white burgundy that was pitted against other regional AC whites at our recent panel tasting, but beat all the new comers to retain its rightful place as our baby Puligny Montrachet of choice. Don't miss out on our Honest Grapes Winter Portfolio Tasting, a Halloween inspired recipe which will startle your taste buds, gifting's never been easier with our home tasting Taste Lab Kit and learn more about the noble grapes of Burgundy, all in this week's Wine Wisdom. Continue reading
Wine Wisdom - New Crowdsourced Bordeaux
We recently presented you with two Bordeaux wines available on our shop that showed very well at our recent Bordeaux Panel tasting. This week, it's time for us to unveil the two new ones that were the real show stoppers at the same event. We are crowd sourcing these wines to bring them to the UK next month! Watch the video below to learn about a fantastic food paring to go with the red Bordeaux, our upcoming Truffle and wine pairing dinner and fantastic discounts on our champagne gifts! Learn something new in the vintellect section - what goes into a Bordeaux blend! Continue reading
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