Things you wanted to know about wine... but were afraid to ask

Can you drink red wine with fish?
Jun 06, 2024
The short answer is yes, but it makes sense to think about the style of...
Which wine glass should I use?
May 30, 2024
We have all drunk wine from a toothmug, enamel cup or an array of other vessels including from the bottle itself (yes, really!) But is insisting on a particular glass shape or style just another bit of wine snobbery, or can it really make a difference to the wine?
What is a Bin-End?
Apr 02, 2024
When there are only a few bottles remaining in a line, or there are minor...
What to drink with plant-based foods
Jan 01, 2024
Whether you're a lifelong vegetarian or vegan, or are cutting back on meat for the New Year, here's what wines we will be drinking with our plant-based menus this January. 
What's in an Award?
Aug 30, 2023
Many of our wines have won prestigious awards from the many and varied wine award committees across the world. But what does this mean and what does it mean for those who have no shiny gold stars on their bottles?
What to drink with Caribbean cuisine
Jul 18, 2023
In the first in a series on food and wine pairing, we look at the changing...
wine tasting hacks - wine at home
Apr 02, 2023
Simple hacks to sound like a wine expert! How to impress your guests with a few simple wine hacks.
Choosing wines for your wedding
Jan 13, 2023
We are often asked our opinion on the best white wine for a wedding, or the...
white wine with cheese - wine at home
Sep 13, 2022
Most of us reach for the red when faced with a hunk of cheddar or a cheeseboard – there are many people who believe that white wines are a far better match. Try one of our top white wine recommendations with your cheeseboard and see if you agree!
Wine production - glossary of wine terminology - wine at home
Aug 02, 2022
There are literally thousands of words and phrases in the wine world, and with this glossary of wine terminology you'll be able to navigate your way around any wine conversation with confidence!
vegan wine - the Encosta vineyard in Portugal
Jun 21, 2022
There’s lots of confusion about what makes a wine vegan. After all – isn’t wine made from grapes? With the move towards vegan and vegetarian lifestyles becoming more common, we thought we’d give you the lowdown on what makes a vegan wine.
8 things you may not know about Beaujolais Nouveau
Oct 05, 2021
Beaujolais Nouveau (new season or young Beaujolais) has been produced in the region for over...