For anyone new to wine, the sheer variety of grapes can seem confusing and even a little daunting. This is particularly so when it comes to red wine. If you don’t know your Zinfandel from your S...

The last couple of years has seen a trickle of wines arriving into the UK from a country that many people have hardly heard of and even fewer know its location. Armenia. This week, we speak t...

There are lots of labels thrown around in the wine world these days…organic…biodynamic…natural... but lots of wine drinkers are confused. If your eyes have already glazed over wit...

Myth buster: Not all wine gets better with age This week, Winebuyers speak to Justin Howard-Sneyd, Master of Wine, on when to age wine and when to drink it. ‘Like a good wine, he got better ...

There are several stages that need to take place before your favourite wine makes it way from the vineyard to your table. There are also numerous factors that can affect how good a particular vintage...

If you’ve ever picked up a bottle of wine and started to read the label only to be confused by what is written there, you’re not alone. Wine labels can be difficult to understand, especial...

Great offers, exclusive wines from across the globe and a big sense of community. These are just a few of the benefits you get from being part of an online wine club. There’s more interest in wi...

It looks like it’s going to be a great summer here in the UK with meteorologists reporting that May was one of the driest months in recent times and there’s more to come. If you’re w...

If there’s one area that is guaranteed to get novice wine lovers scratching their heads it is which bottle to serve with which food. Pairing wine is the art of complementing your meal with exact...

It’s customary when you’re invited to a dinner party to bring something along as a gift. For most people, traditionally this usually means buying a bottle of wine. This can cause all sort...

You might think that it’s simply done for affect. Most of us, undoubtedly, open a bottle of wine, leave it to breathe for a bit and are content with that. But should you be decanting your wine? ...

For those who really enjoy their wine, owning a cellar or having a decent storage space is often top of the list of things to set up at home. Considering how and where you place your bottles of Pinot ...