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Celebrating Chablis
This famed white wine from Burgundy (Bourgogne) is a truly unique presentation of the Chardonnay grape. This uniqueness comes from a combination of the Chablis AOC semi-continental climate and seabed subsoils that are 150 million years old. We look more closely at how these create this steely wine, and the range of Chablis types from Petit Chablis all the way to Grand Cru.
The rise of Aligote
Known for bringing vibrancy and thirst-quenching character, Aligote has become a rising star over the past two decades but has been cultivated since the 18th century in Burgundy. We take a look at its versatility and rise around the world.
Provence Rose
Provence is the first place that springs to mind for many of us when perusing rose wine, and for very good reason. Delicate yet full of layered complexity, refreshing and highly quaffable, Provence's rose wines have gained international renown with exports across the world tripling in the past decade. We take a look at the winemaking history of this area of Southern France and how its exceptional rose wine fame came about.
Meet the Maker - The Lakes Distillery
Based in Cockermouth on the northern edge of the beautiful Lake District National Park, The Lakes Distillery are gaining more attention than ever for their award-winning spirits range. Gins and Gin Liqueurs are high on the list, but their excellent English Whisky and Vodka range has always garnered fans the world over. We take a look at what makes this small batch, artisan distillery a pride of Cumbria.
Ferro 13
Great design can all too often mean diminishing quality, but the bright sparks at Ferro 13 are atypical. Founded by people linked by a strong passion for both wine and creativity, they bring outstanding wines with a modern flair to be sampled in good company. Their ever popular range aims to showcase the excellence of Italian wine and achieves this with aplomb.
The Rise of Gin Liqueurs
Gin liqueurs are gaining popularity across the UK. We help you understand the difference between a Gin and Gin Liqueur and take a look at some of our most popular.
Gavi - Elegance Defined
Gavi white wines made exclusively from the Cortese grape are one of Italy's most widely renowned wines, and is one of the first white wines to have such received high international regard. We bring you what you need to know about this famed wine and, as a wine that can be labelled in several ways, we clear up the name confusion for you.
Beaujolais Beauty
Beaujolais is an exceptional French wine region that focuses almost exclusively on the Gamay grape to create famously light, fruity and vibrant wines. With so many variations within the region, here we take a look at what makes a Beaujolais wine special and help you understand the label.
Meet The Californian Makers
California has surpassed all expectations with distinctive wines to rival the best of Europe. Famed areas include Lodi and Napa Valley, but explore further afield and you will find that quality viticulture and winemaking goes across the state. We take a look at California's meteoric rise to fame with a focus on the brilliant, family-owned Ironstone Winery nestled in the foothills of Yosemite National Park.
Grapes of Bulgaria
Becoming attached to our favourite 'known' wine grapes, we often forget about the wide variety cultivated with great expertise in Eastern Europe since ancient times. Hard to pronounce at times? Yes. Hard to swallow? Definitely not! Here we take a look at four grapes cultivated in Bulgaria to create luscious wines for all occasions.