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Grape Expectations: Gruner Veltliner

Grüner Veltliner is Austria’s flagship grape variety. It’s another one of those that holds huge importance in its region of origin, but is rarely grown elsewhere (nor is there any…

Drinks Retailing Awards Shortlist Announced!

We are absolutely delighted to have been shortlisted for the Drinks Retailing Awards 2023! This year, we are up for two awards: Independent Spirits Retailer of the Year, and Independent…

Little Sandy’s is Coming Soon!

We are so excited to share the news that our sister company, Sandy’s Piano and Wine Bar, is opening a new location in Witney! Little Sandy’s will be opening at…

Talking Wine – September 2022

I’ve just been reading about a Master of Wine who has tasted through some very old vintages (1920’s) of first growth claret. They had a mixed reception apparently but the…

Producer Profile: DAOU

Paso Robles is often called the ‘Wild West’ of Californian wine country. Located in the no-man’s land between San Francisco and Los Angeles, this region has stronger roots in cattle…