Pairing wine with food is one of the most debated topics among wine lovers. Some combinations are celebrated classics, while others raise eyebrows. For instance, someone close to me swears by pairing dry red wine with milk chocolate. For me, this is up there with matching apple juice with Colgate Total, but there you have it. … Continued
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed choosing wine, whether in a supermarket aisle or scrolling through a giant online retailer, you’re not alone. With endless bottles, unfamiliar labels, and dozens of choices at every price point, it’s easy to grab the same wine you always do. But buying from an independent wine merchant is a completely different experience. … Continued
What is it and how does it affect wine? You may already be aware of the term terroir, eluded to in flowery prose as if it’s some flighty, whimsical spirit or indefinable entity inhabiting the soil of a vineyard and thought, “yes, that sounds like nonsense”. I don’t blame you. We have no word for … Continued
Robert England joins Vine Wine I’m thrilled to be joining Vine Wine and bringing my passion for wine to such an exciting company. My journey in the industry began in 2013, when I left a career in insurance to follow my true calling. Over the past 12 years, I’ve built a career around my love … Continued
Wines are often labelled as “Old Vine”, or “Vielles Vignes” in French, “Alte Reben” in German and so on, but generally with very little, if any, explanation as to what this actually means or why it matters. So what are old vines and do they produce better wines? There is no legal definition of what … Continued
When thinking about which wine to crack open on a hot summer’s afternoon, most of us immediately reach for a zesty, light bodied white or rosé. For one reason or another, red wine is more commonly associated with the winter months. In many cases this is perfectly sensible. A firm, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, necessarily served … Continued
‘I only drink champagne on two occasions, when I’m in love and when I’m not’ Coco Chanel
Whether you are in love or not, we have some great Christmas bubbles ready to deliver to your door. Champagnes and sparkling wines are perceived as the wine of happiness and celebration. They are even credited for improving memory and boosting happiness so it is a win win!
