You will probably have heard the word ‘blend’ used in many contexts – from tea and coffee to perfume or spices. And of course, wine. In fact, it’s more than likely that the wine in your glass ...

As we look forward to Easter, we decided to ask some of our winemakers around the world how they intend to celebrate. In Argentina, our dear friend Agustina Hanna, Head Winemaker at Bodega Ruca Malen...

  Director of Winemaking – Stephanie Jacobs   Their beginnings were humble, with the original winery building essentially a tractor shed! However, Napa Valley’s legendary Cakebread C...

At just 30 years old, and with 11 vintages already under her belt, Agustina Hanna, new Head Winemaker at Bodega Ruca Malen, is determined to make her mark. After a string of vintages in her home coun...

Updated from – Furmint February – the ferment about Furmint Sometimes, you just have to read the riot act. ‘Let’s face it, February!!!’, we remonstrated. ‘FFS!*You’ve been pretty dar...

Our focus this month turns to one of our most loved wineries – Cakebread Cellars from California.  Bruce Cakebread talks about his passion for winemaking, their organic kitchen garden and updat...

This month’s focus is on Francisco Baettig, winemaker at Arboleda, one of our producers based in Chile. Q) Tell us about the Arboleda estate, the history and the different wines you make for C&...

This high altitude Chardonnay from Mendoza in Argentina has rich stone and citrus fruit notes along with toasty notes of caramel and vanilla works brilliantly with this warming, autumnal dish. Serves...

Olivia Marsh has been with C&B now for just over eight years. As well as heading up our merchant sales team, she has been leading an exciting new project, our first ever Wine Subscription service ...

Goose Two Ways & Gascon Stuffing An irresistible dish to pair with ‘Barolo Girl’ Giulia Negri’s iconic wine – Barolo La Tartufaia Giulia Negri 2013. On December 23 1) Cut the legs off...