A flying visit to Spain was a great way to catch up with our producers in both Rioja and Ribera del Duero. With the harvest just starting in both regions it was great to walk the vineyards, amidst pickers and tractors! Both regions have experienced an
Bodega Catena Zapata is one of Argentina’s leading wineries. The proud recipient of three separate trophies at the 2016 IWC awards, they are well known throughout the world for their elegant and expressive high-altitude Malbec. Over the next few months, they’ll be teaming up with Independent
As we tiptoe into autumn, what better time to re-kindle our love for Spain’s most famous wine. From 1 to 30 October independent merchants and retailers all over the country will be raising awareness of the quality and diversity of wines from Rioja, by taking
Something exciting is happening Down Under. Australia’s new wave of artisan winemakers is sweeping aside the old guard and changing how we think about Australian wine. And right at the heart of the movement is Some Young Punks. University friends Col McBryde, Jen Gardner and Nic Bourke
Where the Calabrian toe of Italy’s boot kicks Sicily into the Med lies a fascinating region full of mysterious traditions, fierce passions and plenty of soul. Far from the well-heeled north, this region is all about long hot summers, even longer lunches and a solid
It’s that time of year again! Getting ready for Christmas doesn’t have to be a headache and over the last few months we’ve been scouring lists in order to offer you the very best for this key selling period. In our 2016 Christmas Brochure you’ll find
It’s nearly time for our pre-Christmas tastings, where we will be showcasing a range from brilliant and interesting artisan producers, alongside some of our favourite ex-cellar wines, exclusive labels and parcel offers. We’ll also be launching our ‘12 Drinks of Christmas’, with some great offers and
A nod to Bordeaux’s garagistes, Garage Wine Co. is an antidote to the big, established brands that dominate the Chilean wine market. Canadian Derek Mossman Knapp started the company with the idea of making premium Chilean wine on a small scale, by hand with his
Cidre Le Brun first grabbed our attention in 2015 when it won both the medium and sweet cider trophies at IWC’s International Cider Challenge. And when we tried it, we knew we were onto something special. The purity of fruit and textured mouthfeel were a
We’ve still got some long summer evenings ahead of us and what better way to spend them than outside, with a cool glass of something delicious. But moving on from those quick and zippy aperitif styles, we’ve selected three of our favourite textured whites to