Long regarded as a producer of sweet table wine, Germany in fact has a long and distinguished history of quality winemaking dating back to Roman times. Today it is the eighth largest wine producing c...

South Africa may be classed as a New World wine region, but it actually has a long and proud history of viticulture and winemaking.  The first grapes were planted way back in 1655, with the first v...

For decades it seemed as though rosé wine earned less respect than its red and white cousins. In recent years, however, the global love for rosé has developed to such a degree that it is now more ...

Italy produces a dazzlingly diverse array of wine styles, from world famous reds and whites, to luscious sweet wines and quality sparkling wines. It has a long and proud history of wine production, wi...

As the days get longer and warmer, it’s time to leave the hearty comfort food of winter behind and look forward to some lighter meals. The abundance of fresh produce at this time of year, plus ...

Louis Latour, Castello Banfi, Seresin Estate, Morgenhof... these world renowned wineries need no introduction. Meet the new world and old world producers that have never before sold online directly...

Perhaps it’s for a wedding, a special birthday or a christening, breaking out the Champagne is the most popular tipple for those big, big occasions. While most of us enjoy a glass or two, howeve...

We all know that Portugal is famed for Port wine, but how much do you know about Portuguese unfortified wine? If you are looking for a region that produces little known delicious wines, that offer se...

Did you know that English wine has been around for over 2,000 years? The first grape vines were planted by the Romans. Quite how successful they were we don’t know but there is evidence to sugge...

Chardonnay was once believed to be a cross between Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir, but some genetic research later proved that the grape derives its roots from Gouais Blanc and Pinot Noir. While the Goua...

When we think of Spanish wines, Rioja is usually the first region that comes to mind. That could be because, in 2018, Rioja accounted for 47.3% of Spanish wine sold in the UK by value. It’s a po...

Croatia and wine go back to 5th century BC, when Greek settlers first introduced vineyards to the Croatian coast. During the War of Independence (1991-1995), many wineries and vineyards were destroyed...