{"id":13840,"date":"2025-07-01T10:00:49","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T09:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/?p=13840"},"modified":"2025-06-29T11:38:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T10:38:21","slug":"what-were-drinking-in-july-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/what-were-drinking-in-july-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What We&#8217;re Drinking in July"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date entry-date published\" datetime=\"2025-07-01T10:00:49+01:00\" title=\"1 July 2025 at 10:00:49 Europe\/London\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">11 months ago<\/time><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><h2 class=\"w-post-elm post_title entry-title color_link_inherit\">What We&#8217;re Drinking in July<\/h2><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>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 look below for our team&#8217;s top picks for this month.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-overlay\" style=\"background:var(--color-content-bg-alt)\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-11-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-11-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-11-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-11-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-11-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-11-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-11-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-11-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-11-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-11-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-11.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Ted Sandbach, Owner &amp; Chairman<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/lumiere-de-la-garrigue-picpoul-de-pinet\"><strong><span>Lumi\u00e8re de la Garrigue Picpoul de Pinet 2024<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a312.75 <\/del>\u00a311.48 &#8211; I&#8217;ve been in the South of France this week, and the trip has been fuelled by Picpoul! Dry, refreshing and really rather moreish.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/morgon-hospices-de-beaujeu-beaujolais\"><strong><span>Morgon, Hospices de Beaujeu, Beaujolais 2023<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a317.50 <\/del>\u00a315.75 &#8211; <span>Leave behind any outdated notions you might have that Beaujolais is all bubblegum flavours. This Morgon could give many Burgundies a run for their money! <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/le-ligerien-le-vieux-breton-clos-noire-chinon\"><strong><span>Le Ligerien &#8216;Le Vieux Breton Clos Noir\u00e9&#8217;, Chinon 2016<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a319.50 <\/del>\u00a317.55 &#8211; <span>The Loire has to be my top region for wines at the moment. This Chinon is a wonderful summer option &#8211; light, delicate and very versatile. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_315b8835 height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-20-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Neil Gladding, Sales Director at The Oxford Wine Company\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-20-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-20-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-20-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-20-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-20-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-20-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-20-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-20-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-20-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-20.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Neil Gladding, Sales Director<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/circumstance-sauvignon-blanc-waterkloof\"><strong><span>Circumstance Sauvignon Blanc, Waterkloof 2023<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>&#8211;<del>\u00a315.50 <\/del>\u00a313.95 &#8211; <span>Fantastic South African white. You could be in Sancerre!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/henri-fabre-dedicace-bandol-rose-cotes-de-provence\"><strong><span>Henri Fabre D\u00e9dicace Bandol Ros\u00e9, C\u00f4tes de Provence 2023<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a322.50<\/del> \u00a320.25- <span>Posh ros\u00e9 to impress your friends! <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/canvasback-red-mountain-cabernet-sauvignon-washington-state\"><strong><span>Canvasback Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington State 2019<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a345.50<\/del> \u00a340.95- <span>A great option for Bordeaux lovers looking to explore the wider world of wine.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_c70c97eb height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-12-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-12-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-12-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-12-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-12-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-12-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-12-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-12-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-12-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-12-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-12.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>John Shuckburgh, WSET Educator<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/peri-peri-nini-grillo-terre-siciliane\"><strong>Peri Peri Nin\u00ec Grillo, Terre Siciliane 2024<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a313.75 <\/del>\u00a312.38 &#8211; <span>Seems this Sicilian producer can do no wrong! Refreshing and deeply flavoured, this Grillo shows off the characteristics of this variety &#8211; green apple, melon and peach flavours, with herbaceous and nutty aromas. A wine with real personality!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/chateau-carbonneau-pur-jus-sainte-foy\"><strong><span>Ch\u00e2teau Carbonneau Pur Jus, Sainte Foy 2022<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a316.25 <\/del>\u00a314.63 &#8211; <span>Fruity red Bordeaux! Yes &#8211; forget dusty, oak and leather flavours &#8211; this modern style red has gorgeous plummy Merlot fruit and a touch of Malbec adds red fruits and structure. Try it &#8211; you&#8217;ll be amazed!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><strong><span>Cazcabel Blanco Tequila<\/span><\/strong>&#8211; <del>\u00a333.00 <\/del>\u00a329.70 &#8211; <span>A hot spell of weather always turns my mind to a Margarita. Try this Tequila Blanco with Triple Sec and lime juice blended with ice. Perfect garden dinking!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_c70c97eb height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-overlay\" style=\"background:var(--color-header-top-text-hover)\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-15-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Aljoscha Wright, Buyer at The Oxford Wine Company\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-15-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-15-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-15-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-15-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-15-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-15-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-15-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-15-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-15-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-15.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"vc_column-overlay\" style=\"background:var(--color-header-transparent-bg)\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Aljoscha Wright, Buyer<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/idi-di-marzo-oro-del-mare-pecorino-terre-dabruzzo\"><strong><span>Idi di Marzo Oro Del Mare Pecorino, Terre d&#8217;Abruzzo 2024<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a312.75 <\/del>\u00a311.48 &#8211; <span>Aromatic, dry and easy going. The perfect tipple for a garden party.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/cherubino-pedestal-cabernet-sauvignon-margaret-river\"><strong><span>Cherubino Pedestal Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River 2022<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a317.50 <\/del>\u00a315.75 &#8211; <span>Continuing my Cabernet loving journey. This belter from WA is a must try.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/chateau-bellini-rose-coteaux-varois-en-provence\"><strong><span>Ch\u00e2teau Bellini Ros\u00e9 Coteaux Varois en Provence 2024<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a319.75 <\/del>\u00a317.78 &#8211; <span>This brand new ros\u00e9 to our range from a up and coming estate. Fleshy stone fruits, rose petal and dry. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_a9be633b height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-overlay\" style=\"background:var(--color-content-bg-alt)\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-14-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Manda Joyce, Wine Advisor at The Oxford Wine Company\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-14-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-14-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-14-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-14-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-14-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-14-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-14-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-14-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-14-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-14.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Manda Joyce, Wine Advisor<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/hundred-hills-hillside-no3-oxfordshire\"><strong><span>Hundred Hills Hillside No.3, Oxfordshire 2019<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a344.75 <\/del>\u00a340.28 &#8211; <span>I took this crystalline gem to a friend&#8217;s birthday picnic recently, a sparkling Oxfordshire wine in the sparkling Oxfordshire countryside.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/neil-ellis-short-left-cinsault\"><strong><span>Neil Ellis Short Left Cinsault 2021<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a315.00 <\/del>\u00a313.50 &#8211; <span>I&#8217;m always on the lookout for lighter-bodied red crowd pleasers that aren&#8217;t boring. Here the expected ripe fruit and soft tannins are popped into another dimension by cranberry crunch and a little earthiness.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-13-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Katy Barker, Retail Marketing Manager at The Oxford Wine Company\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-13-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-13-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-13-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-13-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-13-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-13-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-13-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-13-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-13-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-13.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Katy Barker, Retail Marketing Manager<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/hundred-hills-brut-rose-dreaming-spires-oxfordshire\"><strong><span>Hundred Hills Brut Ros\u00e9 Dreaming Spires, Oxfordshire 2019<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a337.75 <\/del>\u00a333.98- This is now one of my favourite sparkling ros\u00e9s on the shelf! Made just down the road, Hundred Hills have captured the perfect balance of poised elegance and concentrated English summer berries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/chateau-de-villeneuve-saumur-champigny-vieilles-vignes\"><strong><span>Ariousios Assyrtiko Orange, Chios<\/span> 2022 <\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a324.25 <\/del>\u00a321.83 &#8211;<span>From an ancient wine-growing island in North Greece, this wine is for the curious. With all the salty, citrusy characteristics you would expect from an Assyrtiko paired with dried apricots, quince and blossom from the skin-contact. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/chateau-de-villeneuve-saumur-champigny-vieilles-vignes\"><strong><span>Ch\u00e2teau De Villeneuve Saumur Champigny Vieilles Vignes <\/span>2021 <\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a326.50 <\/del>\u00a323.85 &#8211; Delicious example of a Loire Cabernet Franc. Made from old vines, this wine has intense cranberry, raspberry and blackcurrant and is perfect to enjoy chilled with summer charcuterie.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_c70c97eb height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-overlay\" style=\"background:var(--color-content-bg-alt)\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-21-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Mark Warde-Aldam, Shop Manager at The Oxford Wine Company\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-21-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-21-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-21-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-21-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-21-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-21-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-21-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-21-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-21-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-21.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Mark Warde-Aldam, Shop Manager<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/torre-zambra-incastro-bianco-terre-di-chieti-igt\"><strong><span>Torre Zambra Incastro Bianco, Terre di Chieti IGT 2024 <\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<del>\u00a313.50 <\/del>\u00a312.15 &#8211; <span>A blend of Trebbiano, Pecorino and Passerina combine to make a delightfully aromatic and fresh summer white at a very affordable price!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/vina-ardanza-reserva-la-rioja-alta\"><strong><span>Vi\u00f1a Ardanza Reserva, La Rioja Alta 2017<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a334.50 <\/del>\u00a331.05 &#8211; <span>Consistantly good, Vina Ardanza is the perfect balance of fruit and oak. Like drinking liquid velvet!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-16-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Min Yee Tseu - Corporate and University Sales Representative at The Oxford Wine Company\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-16-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-16-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-16-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-16-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-16-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-16-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-16-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-16-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-16-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-16.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Min Yee Tseu, Corporate and University Account Manager<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/esk-valley-pinot-noir-marlborough\"><strong><span>Esk Valley Pinot Noir, Marlborough 2021<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a319.50 <\/del>\u00a317.55 &#8211;<span>A value-for-money Pinot Noir that has juicy red fruit notes that are complemented by hints of smoke and spice &#8211; delicious!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/krug-grande-cuvee-edition-171-champagne\"><strong><span>Krug Grande Cuv\u00e9e Edition 171, Champagne NV<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a3240.00 <\/del>\u00a3216.00 &#8211; <span>Honestly the highlight visit and tasting of my week at The Champagne Academy!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_c70c97eb height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-17-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Emily Silva - Head of Retail and Marketing at The Oxford Wine Company\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-17-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-17-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-17-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-17-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-17-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-17-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-17-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-17-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-17-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-17.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Emily Silva, Head of Retail and Marketing<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/ciabot-berton-barolo-rocchettevino-docg\"><strong><span>Ciabot Berton Barolo Rocchettevino DOCG <\/span>2019<\/strong><\/a><span><\/span>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a353.50 <\/del>\u00a348.15 &#8211;<span>A wine that encompasses the elegance, perfume and power you expect from a good Nebbiolo. This Barolo is tasting gorgeous now, but if you have the patience to forget about a bottle for a while I think you&#8217;ll be rewarded! <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/thomas-stopfer-zweigelt-classic-wagram\"><strong><span>Thomas Stopfer, Zweigelt Classic, Wagram 2023<\/span><\/strong><\/a> &#8211; <del>\u00a314.75 <\/del>\u00a313.28 &#8211; <span>This chillable red is light, juicy and just a little spicy. Perfect for lazy, hazy summer evenings. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/olifantsberg-grenache-blanc-breedekloof\"><strong><span>Olifantsberg Grenache Blanc, Breedekloof 2021<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a323.50 <\/del>\u00a321.15 &#8211; <span>Textural, concentrated and really lovely Grenache Blanc that shows this underappreciated grape variety at its best. A delicious wine made by one of South Africa&#8217;s top female winemakers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-19-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Nick Gorton, Shop Manager at The Oxford Wine Company\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-19-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-19-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-19-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-19-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-19-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-19-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-19-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-19-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-19-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-19.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Nick Gorton, Retail Operations Manager<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/buil-gine-joan-gine-blanc-priorat\"><strong><span>Buil &amp; Gin\u00e9, Joan Gin\u00e9 Blanc, Priorat 2020<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a324.75 <\/del>\u00a322.28 &#8211; <span>A rich, textured white from Priorat (normally famed for its reds). Lovely ripe orchard and stone fruit, plus creamy, toasty oak make this a fine pairing for roast pork.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/torre-zambra-passo-sacro-cerasuolo-dabruzzo-doc\"><span>Torre Zambra Passo Sacro Cerasuolo D&#8217;Abruzzo DOC 2024<\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a316.50 <\/del>\u00a314.85 &#8211; <span>It&#8217;s pink, it&#8217;s fruity, it&#8217;s juicy, it&#8217;s even got a tiny bit of fizz to it. This 100% Montepulciano ros\u00e9 is perfect for a warm afternoon in the sun, especially if you have a picnic with it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/guasti-barbera-dasti-superiore-boschetto-vecchio-cru\"><strong><span>Guasti Barbera d&#8217;Asti Superiore Boschetto Vecchio Cru 2024<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a324.00 <\/del>\u00a321.60 &#8211;<span>A seriously good wine for a not very serious price. A barrel and bottle aged Barbera. Lovely structure and some delicious fruit development. Great for with roasted meats or grilled vegetables.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_c70c97eb height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-27-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Thom Allinson - Buying and Logistics at The Oxford Wine Company\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-27-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-27-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-27-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-27-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-27-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-27-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-27-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-27-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-27-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Staff-Picks-27.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Thom Allinson, Buying &amp; Logistics<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/luberon-rose-sans-pretention-aop-luberon\"><strong><span>Luberon Ros\u00e9 &#8216;Sans Pretention&#8217;, AOP Luberon 2024<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a312.75 <\/del>\u00a311.58 &#8211; <span>Delicate and fruity ros\u00e9 that really delivers at the price<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/la-despensa-piscina-blend-colchagua-valley\"><strong><span>La Despensa Piscina Cinsault Blend, Colchagua Valley 2021<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a320.75 <\/del>\u00a318.68 &#8211;\u00a0 <span>This Cinsault led blend provides fresh, juicy notes of raspberry, strawberry, and peach. Ideal slightly chilled sat by the Pool (if you are lucky enough to have one!)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/ramsbury-gin\"><strong><span>Ramsbury Gin<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a336.50 <\/del>\u00a332.85 &#8211; <span>Classic and clean London Dry Gin perfect for G&amp;Ts in the garden in the sun<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_315b8835 height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Staff-Picks-32-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"A round photo of Emma Bristow - Wine Advisor at The Oxford Wine Company\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Staff-Picks-32-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Staff-Picks-32-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Staff-Picks-32-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Staff-Picks-32-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Staff-Picks-32-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Staff-Picks-32-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Staff-Picks-32-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Staff-Picks-32-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Staff-Picks-32-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Staff-Picks-32.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Emma Bristow, Wine Advisor<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/dominio-de-tares-el-paisano-de-tares\"><span>Dominio de Tares El Paisano de Tares 2023<\/span><\/a> &#8211;<\/strong> <del>\u00a314.50 <\/del>\u00a313.05 &#8211; <span>Hand harvested, organically grown grapes from Northwestern Spain. This is a blend of red and white grapes giving a bright ruby colour and delicious notes of violet, rhubarb and berries with a touch of fennel. Smooth, refreshing and very easy drinking! Great light red wine to chill for the warmer evenings. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/domaine-hatzimichalis-alfega-lefkos-malagousia-robola-sauvignon\"><strong><span> Domaine Hatzimichalis, Alfega Lefkos Malagousia\/Robola\/Sauvignon <\/span>2023<\/strong><\/a><span><\/span>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a316.50 <\/del>\u00a314.85 &#8211;<span>A blend of 2 native Greek grapes plus Sauvignon Blanc. Aromas of green apple, pear and some tropical fruits. A creamy texture and a lemony fresh acidity on the palate with a mineral saline finish. Would pair well with grilled fish\/chicken and light pasta dish. A delicious wine for the holiday mood!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_c70c97eb height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Staff-Picks-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Circular picture of Romain Alaphilippe, Shop Manager at The Oxford Wine Company\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Staff-Picks-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Staff-Picks-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Staff-Picks-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Staff-Picks-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Staff-Picks-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Staff-Picks-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Staff-Picks-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Staff-Picks-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Staff-Picks-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Staff-Picks.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Romain Alaphilippe, Shop Manager<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><strong><span>Alhambra Reserva Lager<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a32.75 <\/del>\u00a32.48 &#8211;<span><\/span>A premium Spanish lager from Granada, Alhambra Reserva is known for its rich golden color, full-bodied flavor, and subtle bitterness. Brewed slowly with high-quality ingredients!<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/aglianico-dop-sannio-janare-selezione-la-guardiense\"><strong><span>Aglianico DOP Sannio Janare Selezione, La Guardiense 2022<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a313.50 <\/del>\u00a312.15 &#8211; <span>Robust red wine from Campania showcasing deep ruby color, intense notes of black cherry, plum, spice and earthy undertones balanced by firm tannins and fresh acidity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/chateau-cos-destournel-les-pagodes-de-cos-saint-estephe\"><strong><span>Chateau Cos d&#8217;Estournel &#8216;Les Pagodes de Cos&#8217; Saint-Est\u00e8phe 2020<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a365.00 <\/del>\u00a358.50 &#8211; <span>One of my favourite since our Cos D&#8217;Estournel Masterclass! Approachable young but capable of aging, it reflects the finesse of its Grand Vin heritage.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_315b8835 height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image style_circle align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Staff-photos-colour-19-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Lucy Harrison, Shop Manager at The Oxford Wine Company\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Staff-photos-colour-19-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Staff-photos-colour-19-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Staff-photos-colour-19-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Staff-photos-colour-19-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Staff-photos-colour-19-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Staff-photos-colour-19-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Staff-photos-colour-19-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Staff-photos-colour-19-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Staff-photos-colour-19-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Staff-photos-colour-19.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Lucy Harrison, Shop Manager<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/miopasso-fiano-sicily\"><strong><span>Miopasso Fiano, Sicily 2023<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a311.50 <\/del>\u00a310.35 &#8211; <span>Transport yourself to Sicily this summer with this delicious Fiano. Sicilian lemon, peach, touches of honey and a slight nuttiness. Perfect with salads, fish, poultry or for just sitting in the garden! <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/domaine-evremond-classic-cuvee\"><strong><span>Domaine Evremond Classic Cuv\u00e9e NV<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a355.00 <\/del>\u00a349.50 &#8211; <span>The first edition of Champagne Taittinger&#8217;s English sparkling based in Chilham, Kent. Delicate citrus, green apple, and white peach flavours with hints of toasted brioche and blanched almonds. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/oxford-dry-gin\"><strong><span>Oxford Dry Gin<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a339.75 <\/del>\u00a335.78 &#8211;<span>Our newest gin on the shelf- a delightfully floral gin from Oxford distilled with locally grown lavender. Top with your favourite tonic and a twist of lemon for a refreshing G&amp;T.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_c70c97eb height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image style_circle align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Duncan-Square-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Duncan-Square-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Duncan-Square-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Duncan-Square-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Duncan-Square-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Duncan-Square-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Duncan-Square-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Duncan-Square-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Duncan-Square-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Duncan-Square-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Duncan-Square.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Duncan Laing, Wine Advisor<\/h4>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/keigetsu-yuzu-sake-30cl\"><strong><span>Keigetsu Yuzu Sake 30cl<\/span><\/strong><\/a> &#8211; <del>\u00a313.50 <\/del>\u00a312.15 &#8211; <span>A delicious summer aperitif which also pairs perfectly with citrusy desserts with its refreshingly tangy sweetness. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/sierra-oriental-naranja-maldonado-uruguay\"><strong>Sierra Oriental Naranja, Maldonado, Uruguay 2o22<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; <del>\u00a315.50 <\/del>\u00a313.95 &#8211; <span>If you&#8217;ve never tried orange wine before, try this one! It&#8217;s a great introduction to the style with its intense citrus nose and well-structured, mouth-filling tannins, which pairs well with food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/cremant-de-bordeaux-precious-day\"><strong>Cr\u00e9mant de Bordeaux Precious Day NV<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; <del>\u00a314.25 <\/del>\u00a312.83 &#8211; <span>This cr\u00e9mant won&#8217;t fail to bring a smile to your face! Fruity and fresh with mouth-watering citrus and berry fruit flavours. A Bordeaux bargain at the price!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"11 months agoWhat We&#8217;re Drinking in JulyAt The Oxford Wine Company we spend our days surrounded by thousands of delicious wines, spirits and beers. 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