A visit to the Chai historique du Cognac Hine
Cognac Hine, Jarnac While on vacation in France to celebrate the 60th birthday of the greatest legend of all —…
What We’re Drinking in March
At The Oxford Wine Company we spend our days surrounded by thousands of delicious wines, spirits and beers. But which…
Congratulations Romain!
We are so pleased to announce that our Shop Manager Romain Alaphilippe has passed his WSET Level Three Award in…
What We’re Drinking on Valentine’s Day
At The Oxford Wine Company we spend our days surrounded by thousands of delicious wines, but when it comes to…
Excellence in Training and Education
We are delighted to announce that we were the winners in the ‘Excellence in Training and Education’ category at this…
What We’re Drinking in February
At The Oxford Wine Company we spend our days surrounded by thousands of delicious wines, spirits and beers. But which…
Grape Expectations: Barolo
In the foggy hills of Italy’s Piemonte lies the hallowed region of Barolo, widely acknowledged to be the source of…
Number Three in the UK
We are absolutely delighted to have placed at number Three in the Top Independent Wine Merchants in the UK!! We…
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The Life of an MW Student – Forty One
This month I was lucky enough to be invited along to a workshop based on ‘performance under stress’. This was organised as part of an educational support award I received…
Grape Expectations: Mendoza
Mendoza is truly the wine capital of Argentina, home to three quarters of the country’s vineyard area. It could also be called the Malbec capital of Argentina – and indeed…
Producer Profile: Bodegas Arrocal
Nestled in the heart of the renowned Ribera del Duero region, Bodegas Arrocal stands as a testament to the intersection of tradition and innovation in winemaking. With a rich history…
What We’re Drinking in April
At The Oxford Wine Company we spend our days surrounded by thousands of delicious wines, spirits and beers. But which of them do we decide to drink at home? Take…
A spoon in the desert, a Sotol in my glass
Escarcega, Christmas 2023. In the small town of Escarcega in the Mexican state of Campeche, Christmas unfolded with a delightful blend of tradition and diversity. As we gathered around the…