Nestled between Macedonia, Albania and Serbia, Kosovo is in one of the sunniest regions of the Balkans with some areas enjoying up to 270 days of sunshine each year. The country was already successful by the early nineties, with 9,000 hectares of vineyards exporting to surrounding countries as far as Germany.
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Stars of Israel
Winemaking and viticulture has been recorded in Israel since Biblical times, with wide influence from Morrocco, known for its mastery of French grapes and blends styles. The country's trade was virtually wiped out in the 7th Century before only beginning a return from the late 19th Century with the import of French grape vines and establishment of viticultural education.
Gorgeous Georgian
Georgia is gaining more and more mainstream coverage as the birth place of wine (take the recent Grand Tour extravaganza!) and is the reason Turton Wines was established a decade ago after our founder fell in love with the country's offerings. Following up his desire to bring unusual and long-forgotten wines back to UK wine lovers, our team has grown to become the leading merchant of Georgian wines in the UK.
A Taste of Spain
One of two of the highest premium wine regions in the whole of Spain, Priorat is a small and tightly defined area of viticulture with a history of winemaking stretching back to monasteries in the 12th Century. Its regard is mainly due to the full bodied and concentrated red wines produced, mainly from old vine Garnacha and Carinena (aka Carignan).
New Wines of Bosnia & Bulgaria
Vinarija Citluk Blatina de Broto (13%, £18.07) is a flagship wine of Citluk; the biggest winery in Bosnia-Herzegovina located in the southern Mostar wine region, where they concentrate on perfecting wines using Blatina & Zilavka grapes.
Welcoming wines from Serbia
Serbian wine is on the up, with international trade rising in line with a renewed interest in its rich history of wine-making. Having produced wine for over 1000 years, viticulture has long been a key part of Serbian culture with 70,000 hectares of vineyards producing 425,000 tons of grapes a year in nine wine regions.
On Aime La France
We really do feel the love for France and their spectacular wines! It seems you do too, with our upcoming French Wine tasting evening is on its way to selling out. Let's whet your appetite with a quick look at some of our favourites from this bastion of 'vin magnifique'.
Mum's The Word!
We have lots of ideas to treat Mum on Mother's Day from luscious wine & sherry, to sumptuous gin & vodka, as well as tasty chocolate and alcohol free tipples. We're sure you'll find something for every Mum, including those who are like a mother to you!
Revealing Reds
Our Red Wine & Hot Supper tasting evening was a phenomenal success and much needed for a cold winter's night! Let's re-visit some intriguing red wine facts to help spark the conversation around the dinner table.
Pride of Portugal
Portugal is known for its blends of a wide variety of indigenous grapes. Although excellent varietals are available, Portuguese winemakers have long expertise in producing blends of premium quality. In anticipation of our Portuguese Wine Tasting on 23rd March, we’re taking a fresh look at key regions, grapes and recommended wines.