It’s Furmint February – which gives us the perfect excuse to sing the praises of this unique and versatile grape. With a biting acidity, Furmint can produce wines with great complexity and longevity, ranging from unctuous sweet wines to crisp dry whites. Best known for producing...
The traditional choice would be to reach for the Champagne, but have you considered English sparkling wine as an alternative? The selection of English fizz continues to get bigger and better as the industry flourishes and vineyards become a common site across the Southern part of...
For many, moderating alcohol consumption has gone beyond the traditional post festive abstinence and become a lifelong habit of ‘mindful drinking’. According to research, around 29% of alcohol drinkers now also semi-regularly drink no/low alcohol alternatives. The great news is there’s no need to pack...
We all know that feeling of “I need something sweet” after dinner, but that sweet treat can also be in liquid form! Whether it’s a favourite Port or a splurge on Sauternes, there are plenty of ways to end a festive meal. We’re rounding up...
It may seem as if life has returned to normal, but between wellness trends and premiumisation, drinks trends and the way people are buying, are shifting. Looking ahead to what the new year might have in store for the UK Off Trade, we take a look...
December Bank Holiday Deliveries The festive season is bound to be a busy one, and we are here to help you prepare for it. Please read below our trading arrangements around the upcoming festive period and Bank Holidays to help you plan your orders and deliveries. England...
We're kicking off the summer celebrations, and getting a head start on English Wine Week, with our English Wine Festival on 25 May. Celebrating the best of British, this event will feature our homegrown heroes. Whether you prefer a stand-out English sparkling wine or a...
This year's English Wine Week celebration is shaping up to be a truly Midsummer event! Normally an annual event held in May, Wine GB have made the decision to shift this year's celebration of all things English to June, to mark the start of summer. Although...
In the past year and a half, we all had to throw ‘normality’ out of the window and replace it with a new way of doing things. Suddenly, online shopping became the undiscussed king of retail, and having both a website and a strong social...
With sunnier days ahead of us, a few bank holidays on the horizon, and a hint of normality slowly emerging, it’s time to kick-start the Spring season with the right wine portfolio. From Canada, to England, to France, we have just added four amazing producers...