
January 17, 2023
A visit to Ridolfi
By Ida Weatherall – Visited Wednesday 27th April 2022 The winding road from Siena down to Montalcino is a charming constant of lush greenery and rolling hills. What surprised me most when approac...

October 19, 2022
Christmas Food and Wine Pairings: Picpoul de Pinet Les Vignes Sur Mer Maison Azan 2021 and Salt Cod Cakes
The crisp acidity and freshness of Picpoul de Pinet Les Vignes Sur Mer Maison Azan 2021 with the white fish and potato cakes pairs perfectly. Incredibly moreish, you’ll need plenty of th...

August 23, 2022
Blended by Us
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 ...

March 30, 2022
Easter recipes – Roast Lamb Steak with Argentinian “Criolla” Sauce
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...

March 16, 2022
Winemaker spotlight – Cakebread’s Stephanie Jacobs
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...

March 8, 2022
Producer Spotlight – Agustina Hanna
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...

February 4, 2022
Furmint February: FFS!!!
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...

February 2, 2022
Producer Spotlight: Cakebread Cellars
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...

October 19, 2021
Producer spotlight: Arboleda
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&...

September 28, 2021
Squash and Sage Risotto
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...