
May 15, 2023
Sancerre – trends and twists
Some may say Sancerre needs no introduction. It is certainly one of the most famous wine appellations in the world, particularly for Sauvignon Blancs. For decades, Sancerre’s captivating aromas and ...

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 12, 2022
C&B Producer Spotlight: Bastien Tardieu
Bastien answers some questions. Alongside his father he runs Tardieu-Laurent, a micro négociant-éleveur, based in Lourmarin, Provence, producing wines from the Northern and Southern Rhône. ...

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 ...

June 29, 2022
C&B Producer Spotlight: Sandra Tavares from Wine & Soul
This month we are shining a spotlight on Sandra Tavares, the wonderfully talented Winemaker at Wine & Soul, who also works at her family winery, Quinta de Chocapalha. Sandra talks about her favour...

April 27, 2022
C&B Producer Spotlight – Sophie Christmann
We are excited to be shining the light today on the Christmann Winery in Germany in particular Sophie Christmann who, alongside her father Steffen, run this magnificent estate situated in the beautifu...

April 5, 2022
Easter recipes: Provençal Aubergines with Tomato
Régine Sumeire was one of the first women winemakers in Provence and an early pioneer of its infamous pale, ethereal style of rosé. As well as being instrumental in propelling Provence rosé towards...

March 23, 2022
Producer spotlight: Nina Mitjavile
Nina Mitjavile. Copyright – Leif Carlsson Nina Mitjavile’s passion for wine was ignited as a child playing in the vines and among the barrels in her father’s wine cellar. This develop...

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...

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...