Unearthing Uruguay

Unearthing Uruguay

Uruguay may be small in comparison to its neighbours, Brazil and Argentina, but its reputation belies its size. Known internationally as the new home of Tannat (a grape introduced by Basque settlers in the late 19th century), it has a long history of embedded wine culture and a unique, incredibly diverse terroir.
July 15, 2023
Summer Sippers

Summer Sippers

We all like to sit in the sun and sip something delicious, so whether you're a lover of white, rose, fizz, or even red, we've come up with our suggestions for true crowd-pleaser wines perfect for that picnic, early evening social, or just to savour on your own after a hard day's work.
June 15, 2023
Barbecue food with wine glasses

Barbecue Companions

Our general Food Pairing Guide on our website is a great start when trying to decide on a wine to pair with your meal. However, with lovely weather prompting a start to barbecue season, we thought we'd bring you some safe wine styles to to accompany your sunny get together. 
May 16, 2023
The Journey of Chianti

The Journey of Chianti

Chianti is thought to be the first legally defined wine appellation in the world, founded in 1716 after many years of producing this famed wine. With so many changes and ups and downs in the following three centuries, it is a testament to the quality of the wine itself that is still stands strong. 
March 15, 2023
Great Value - Still High Quality

Great Value - Still High Quality

With price rises everywhere, we at Turton Wines have worked hard to ensure we can still provide excellent quality wines, whilst keeping prices low. Fancy a midweek drink, a gift for a someone special, or a wine to share amongst friends without compromising quality? Here, we highlight the full range of wines we can offer, many under £10!
February 15, 2023
Christmas Gifts

Christmas Gifts

The countdown to Christmas has begun and the Turton Wines Team have been busy finding the perfect selection of gifts to make your shopping easier, with something for everyone's taste and budget in our Gift Section. You can go for a little bit of everything with our hampers, go deluxe with beautifully presented spirit gifts, go bold with our wine magnums to share, or go for simple quality with our smaller sets of beer, wine and miniatures. Take a look:
November 15, 2022
Dessert Wines

Dessert Wines

The USA has just celebrated one of their favourite foods - desserts! If you decide to indulge in your own National Dessert Day, we have the perfect match in aptly named Dessert Wines. Let's take a look at how these sweet treats are made.
October 15, 2022
Japanese Mastery

Japanese Mastery

Known for sake, an alcoholic beverage made from rice, Japan has also used its expertise to produce some of the finest examples of drinks that are traditionally the domain of Europe. We take a brief look at the history and more recent innovations that now bring us internationally renowned producers of wines and spirits.
September 15, 2022
Orange Wine - The Natural Choice

Orange Wine - The Natural Choice

The rise in popularity of orange wines is, in part, a welcome result of the rise in eco-friendly winemaking - whether organic, vegan, natural. Many modern orange wines are not only great for the environment, but great for the taste buds too!  We explore our exciting range from historic traditional Georgian to modern West European, and everything in between. 
July 15, 2022
The Beauty of Bulgaria

The Beauty of Bulgaria

As with much of Eastern Europe, winemaking in Bulgaria dates back to the ancient Thracian period over 5000 years ago and continues at the highest quality level today. Often overlooked in the UK, we have recently refreshed our range to showcase some of the finest native grapes. Let's take a look at Bulgaria's key wine regions and their fascinating grapes. 
May 15, 2022