Founded in 1927, Protos takes its name from the fact it was the first company to make wine in Ribera del Duero. And it chose the area’s most impressive landmark for its winery. Penafiel Castle dates back to the 15th century and its imposing facade...
Bodegas Escorihuela Gascon is Mendoza’s oldest working winery and was the first to start making wines from 100% Malbec in the 1940s. A true taste of Mendoza’s heritage and terroir, the wines are exclusive to Walker & Wodehouse. The story begins in 1880, when 19 year-old...
The latest Walker & Wodehouse list for 2016/2017 is now available as a PDF and you will receive a copy from your Account Manager soon. We’ve developed this new list based on customer feedback and market insights. We source from a range of international wine...
Walker & Wodehouse is one of only a handful of wine merchants to hold a Royal Warrant. And with this prestigious royal connection in mind, we will be celebrating her Majesty’s 90th birthday in style. We'll be hosting a royal street party today at our offices...
Lazy summer evenings on the terrace beckon, and with it a call for something crisp, cool and refreshing for your glass. We’ve taken inspiration from around the world to bring you a selection of delicious and interesting wines to enjoy this summer. Enticing Chardonnay from the...
Catena Zapata’s Nicasia Vineyard Malbec 2011 received a gold medal and no fewer than three trophies at this year’s International Wine Challenge. The wine was awarded Best Argentinean Red, Best Argentinean Malbec and Best Mendoza Malbec. It also won a gold medal at the Decanter World...
At Walker & Wodehouse we pride ourselves on our longstanding relationships with suppliers. We recognise the attention and craftsmanship that goes into each of their wines, so it’s wonderful when they gain broader recognition in the wine trade. We are thrilled to have received a host...
The very essence of laid-back Italian cool, spritz has become an al fresco staple for warm summer evenings. The original Venetian recipe of bitter liqueur topped with Prosecco and soda has evolved into a myriad of different forms, but the important thing is for a...
Laura Catena is a fourth generation winemaker whose family pioneered the revival of Malbec. When her great grandfather Nicola Catena arrived in Mendoza from Italy in 1902, he believed he had found the promised land. Until then, Malbec had been used only in blending, but...
There are small-batch distilleries, and then there’s NB. This premium artisan gin was first made by husband and wife team Vivienne and Steve Muir on a truly ‘micro-batch’ scale, using nothing but a modified pressure cooker in their North Berwick kitchen. The business may have expanded since...
