Wine of the Week
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Our Top 5 Sauvignon Blancs
Originally from France, Sauvignon Blanc is now a truly international grape variety. Famous in the Loire (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé), Bordeaux (Entre-Deux-Mers, dessert wines in blend), it has moved around the world to Chile, South Africa, USA, and notably New Zealand. Continue reading
Autumn wines: it's time to get cosy
It's all starting to feel a bit autumnal isn't it? Time to put the heating on, find your dusty slippers that have been hiding under the sofa all summer, and get cosy with some warming reds. Here are three wines that will be in our wine rack this autumn... Continue reading
Pol Couronne - our Award Winning house Champagne
We're thrilled that our house Champagne, Pol Couronne, has been selected as one of the IndyBest '20 best Champagnes'. Continue reading
Hickinbotham - Craft and Heritage in a Glass
Our series of blogs from Nathan's wine adventures in Australia continues. This week, we bring you one of the country's most admired wineries, Hickinbotham, in the Clarendon area of Mclaren Vale. During his visit, Nathan was fascinated to learn about the rich history of the estate, and meet the winemakers that revived the winery, making it the highly acclaimed success that it is today. Continue reading
A New Wave from Australia
A new generation of Australian wines has arrived to our list and we couldn't be more excited about it. On his recent travels to the Antipodes, our Co-founder Nathan Hill visited tens of wineries and was blown away with the trailblazing winemaking techniques and the complex taste notes and characterful wines they produce. Continue reading
Organic vs. Biodynamic
Organic vs. Biodynamic Wine: Organic wine is not a new concept. People have been making wine organically for thousands of years. Organic viticulture was a way of explaining the alternative to modern farming practises. Organic wines are produced in the absence of pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and synthetic fertilisers and use plant and mineral products to combat pests and disease. A problem is that the USA and Europe have different definitions of organic... Continue reading
Wine Wisdom - Christmas Day Drinking
Last call for Christmas wines! Tom and Christian have put together two handpicked cases for the Christmas day to cover all occasions and meals. From am to pm, this selection has got you covered. Watch Tom's video below to find out what he'll be drinking on the big day. Our cut-off date for Christmas deliveries is 18th of December, so make sure you order in time. Continue reading
Wine Wisdom - Give something different this Christmas
With the festive season now in full flow, it's time to start thinking about gifts, and why not give something a bit different to that special someone. We have a vast selection of fantastic gift ideas from single bottles, mixed cases, subscriptions and the innovative at home tasting experience the Taste Lab Kit! Continue reading
Wine Wisdom - Thanksgiving Special
With Thanksgiving being this Thursday, let our own resident American Claire, take you through her picks for Thanksgiving dinner. These wines are also perfect for Christmas dinner! 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
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