{"id":13977,"date":"2025-08-01T14:04:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T13:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/?p=13977"},"modified":"2025-08-01T14:04:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T13:04:09","slug":"what-were-drinking-in-august-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/what-were-drinking-in-august-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What We&#8217;re Drinking in August"},"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=\"2025-08-01T14:04:09+01:00\" title=\"1 August 2025 at 14:04:09 Europe\/London\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">9 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 August<\/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\/le-havre-de-paix-blanc-cotes-de-gascogne\"><strong><span>Le Havre de Paix Blanc, C\u00f4tes de Gascogne 2024<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a39.50 <\/del>\u00a38.55 &#8211; Excellent value for money at this price &#8211; good fruit , fresh and crisp. The perfect and affordable wine when sitting in the garden with friends or family.<\/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; Really popular at the wine bars, this is a juicy and complex wine. The Gamay grape from Beaujolais is hugely underrated but is being discovered by a new generation of drinker. Soft and fruit driven with a hint of spice this is just lovely to drink on it&#8217;s own &#8211; it doesn&#8217;t need food to enhance the pleasure!<\/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\/domaine-apostolidi-agia-triada-assyrtiko-pgi-kavala\"><strong>Domaine Apostolidi &#8216;Agia Triada&#8217; Assyrtiko PGI Kavala 2022<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; <del>\u00a321.50 <\/del>\u00a319.35 &#8211; This is a brilliantly fresh and textural example of just how versatile this variety can be.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/limoncello-efusato-tosolini\"><strong><span>Limoncello Efusato, Tosolini<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a331.50 <\/del>\u00a328.35 &#8211; Tangy and refreshing to combat the current heat. On its own straight out of the freezer or as a base of a spritz &#8211; hard to beat!<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/chateau-pas-du-cerf-blanc-cotes-de-provence\"><strong><span>Ch\u00e2teau Pas du Cerf Blanc, C\u00f4tes de Provence 2023<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a321..00 <\/del>\u00a318.90 &#8211; A masterful blend of Vermentino and Clairette gives this wine layer upon layer of enjoyment.<\/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\/falanghina-dop-janare-selezione-la-guardiense\"><strong><span>\u00a0Falanghina DOP Janare Selezione, La Guardiense 2024<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a313.75 <\/del>\u00a312.37 &#8211; A longtime favourite I never tire of. The perfect summer sipper made from local grape variety Falanghina by a co-operative winery in the middle of Italy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/white-heron-british-cassis\"><strong><span>White Heron British Cassis<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a325.00 <\/del>\u00a322.50 &#8211; L<span>iqueur made in Herefordshire from home-grown blackcurrants. Rich, fruity and sharp. Drink neat or mix with bubbly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/fortaleza-blanco-tequila\"><strong><span>Fortaleza Blanco Tequila<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a375.00 <\/del>\u00a367.50 &#8211; I was asked to contribute Margaritas to a recent family gathering. I used this beauty.\u00a0 OK, I was showing off! But wow!!<\/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\/terra-de-asorei-seleccion-privada-albarino-rias-baixas\"><strong><span>Terra de Asorei Selecci\u00f3n Privada Albari\u00f1o, R\u00edas Baixas 2022<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a320.50 <\/del>\u00a318.45 &#8211; This is richer and more complex than your average Albari\u00f1o! Concentrated citrus fruits, juicy peaches and a saline edge, with a lovely textured body.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/migration-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast\"><strong>Migration Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 2021\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a345.75 <\/del>\u00a341.18 &#8211; Black cherries, juicy raspberries, delicious damsons, cedar wood spice all wrapped in a wonderfully velvety body &#8211; a stunner of a Pinot Noir!<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/birbet-vino-da-tavola-marco-porello\"><strong><span>Birbet Vino da Tavola, Marco Porello NV<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a315.00 <\/del>\u00a313.50 &#8211; The PERFECT wine for a picnic in the park. This curious Italian, semi-sparkling red is bright and juicy, with a touch of sweetness to make it even more charming.<\/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\/isle-of-raasay-the-draam-single-malt\"><strong><span>Isle of Raasay The Draam Single Malt <\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<del>\u00a358.00 <\/del>\u00a352.20 &#8211; I recently spent a week on this small island just north of Skye. What a fabulous bunch of people. Lightly peated west coast malt.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/reichsrat-von-buhl-spatburgunder-pfalz\"><strong><span>Reichsrat Von Buhl Spatburgunder, Pfalz 2021<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a321.00 <\/del>\u00a318.90 &#8211; Germany are rapidly catching up with their neighbours in Burgundy. This Pinot Noir gives good red Burgundy a run for its money!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/boschendal-brut-rose-methode-cap-classique\"><strong><span>Boschendal Brut Ros\u00e9 M\u00e9thode Cap Classique NV<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a316.00 <\/del>\u00a314.40 &#8211; My &#8216;go to&#8217; summer fizz. Fresh summer fruits at an affordable price.<\/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\/szepsy-estate-tokaji-szamorodni\"><strong><span>Szepsy Estate Tokaji Szamorodni 2017<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a355.50 <\/del>\u00a349.95 &#8211; This was one of the highlights from my trip to Tokaj this summer &#8211; excellent balance of sweetness from the asz\u00fa berries with the naturally high acidity of Furmint!<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/monferrato-avamposti-slarina-azienda-agricola-il-cascinone\"><strong>Monferrato Avamposti Slarina, Azienda Agricola Il Cascinone 2021<\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a316.75 <\/del>\u00a315.08 &#8211; A light and easy-drinking Slarina from the Monferrato region, this gives off Beaujolais vibes and is absolutely fantastic to drink chilled on a warm summer evening.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/anton-bauer-wagram-pinot-noir-austria\"><strong><span>Anton Bauer Wagram Pinot Noir, Austria 2021<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a329.50 <\/del>\u00a326.55 &#8211; An extremely drinkable Austrian Pinot Noir that has just the right mix of fruitiness and earthiness! Have it chilled with some charcuterie and cheese!<\/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\/emilia-lambrusco-igt-fontana-dei-boschi-graziano\"><strong><span>Emilia Lambrusco IGT \u2018Fontana dei Boschi\u2019, Graziano 2022<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a329.75 <\/del>\u00a326.78 &#8211; Joy in a glass. Bright cherry, a gentle fizz, and that irresistible sweet-savoury balance that only proper Lambrusco delivers. I drink it lightly chilled, with a slice of salami or something cheesy from the fridge. It\u2019s also brilliant when everyone\u2019s arrived and you haven\u2019t quite finished cooking.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/valdespino-inocente-fino-pago-de-macharnudo-375cl\"><strong><span>Valdespino Inocente Fino \u2018Pago de Macharnudo\u2019 37.5cl NV<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a314.55 <\/del>\u00a313.05 &#8211; This is not your average fino. It\u2019s complex, savoury, and beautifully tense. Grown on the white albariza soils of Macharnudo, it\u2019s full of sea spray, toasted almonds, and green olive brine. I love it with salted almonds, anchovy toast, or a quiet half-hour to myself.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/mj-becker-ablington-vineyard-chardonnay-hunter-valley\"><strong><span>M&amp;J Becker Ablington Vineyard Chardonnay, Hunter Valley 2022<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a329.50 <\/del>\u00a326.55 &#8211; Fresh, savoury and finely textured, this is Chardonnay with real restraint. Think citrus, white peach and a subtle saline edge with a toasty oak complexity. We&#8217;re down to our last few bottles of this, so get it while you can!<\/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\/villa-wolf-rose-pfalz\"><strong><span>Villa Wolf Ros\u00e9, Pfalz 2024<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a314.50 <\/del>\u00a313.05 &#8211; Recently tasted as our Wine of The Weekend, this really impressed me with it&#8217;s delicious red berry fruit and refreshing acidity. Perfect picnic ros\u00e9!<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/barbadillo-manzanilla-pasada-en-rama-de-la-pastora-375cl\"><span>Barbadillo Manzanilla Pasada En Rama De La Pastora 37.5cl NV<\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a311.75 <\/del>\u00a310.58 &#8211; A new listing for us, and a first Manzanilla Pasada. Extra ageing and minimal filtration adds richness and texture, without compromising on the refreshing salinity that Manzanilla is famous for.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/asorei-albarino-rias-baixas\"><strong><span>Asorei Albari\u00f1o, R\u00edas Baixas 2024<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a316.50 <\/del>\u00a314.85 &#8211; Another cracking summer wine. Lots of lime and grapefruit, combined with zippy acidity and a salinity that means it works beautifully with fish and seafood.<\/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\/marof-goriko-blanc-slovenia\"><strong><span>Marof Gori\u010dko Blanc, Slovenia 2021<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a327.25 <\/del>\u00a324.53 &#8211; Gori\u010dko Blanc is a brilliant blend from the country&#8217;s northeastern hills, showcasing Slovenia&#8217;s rising star status in the wine world.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/joseph-cattin-gentil-cuvee-speciale-alsace\"><strong><span>Joseph Cattin Gentil &#8216;Cuv\u00e9e Sp\u00e9ciale&#8217;, Alsace 2023<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a315.75 <\/del>\u00a314.18 &#8211;\u00a0 A delightful blend of Alsace&#8217;s finest white grape varieties, including Riesling, Gew\u00fcrztraminer, Pinot Blanc, and more, resulting in a balance of fruit and freshness.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/campari-bitter\"><strong><span>Campari Bitter<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <del>\u00a321.00 <\/del>\u00a318.90 &#8211; A Campari spritz has become my new tipple for Friday aperitivo time! A must if you haven&#8217;t had one before.<\/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\/domaine-paul-prieur-et-fils-grains-de-pinot-sancerre-rouge\"><span>Domaine Paul Prieur et Fils Grains de Pinot Sancerre Rouge 2022<\/span><\/a>\u00a0&#8211;<\/strong> <del>\u00a335.50 <\/del>\u00a331.95 &#8211; This is a wonderful expression of a cool climate Pinot Noir. Grown on the limestone and flint soils of the Sancerre in the Loire valley. Delicious raspberry and cherry notes with a subtle spice. Delicate tannins and a refreshing acidity giving way to a silky textured finish.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/chateau-unang-blanc-ventoux\"><strong>Ch\u00e2teau Unang Blanc, Ventoux 2024<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a319.50 <\/del>\u00a317.55 &#8211; <span>A light fruity blend of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Clairette from the Rhone. Notes of white flowers, peach and pear accompanied with a lemony zestiness and a delicious fresh finish. Pair with spicy grilled chicken or fish dishes.<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/chateau-carbonneau-les-deux-freres-sainte-foy\">Ch\u00e2teau Carbonneau Les Deux Fr\u00e8res, Sainte Foy 2024<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; <del>\u00a314.75 <\/del>\u00a313.28 &#8211; A bright, fruit-forward Bordeaux with silky tannins and vibrant red berry notes \u2014 elegant and easy to love.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/peri-peri-vicere-inzolia--igt-terre-siciliane\"><strong><span>Peri Peri Vicere Inzolia &#8211; IGT Terre Siciliane 2023<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a316.50 <\/del>\u00a314.85 &#8211; A crisp, sun-kissed Sicilian white with hints of citrus blossom, stone fruit and a gentle nutty finish. Refreshing and lively.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/glenfarclas-10-year-old-distillery-bottled\"><strong><span>Glenfarclas 10 Year Old, Distillery Bottled<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a350.00 <\/del>\u00a345.00 &#8211; A classic Speyside single malt offering gentle sherry sweetness, Christmas cake notes, malty richness, and a smooth, warming finish.<\/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\/gonzalez-byass-matusalem-30-year-old-vors-dolce-oloroso-375cl\"><strong><span>Gonzalez Byass, Matusalem 30 Year Old VORS Dolce Oloroso 37.5cl NV<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a328.50 <\/del>\u00a325.65 &#8211; A fridge door staple in my house! A rich and complex Oloroso sherry sweetened by the addition of PX. Notes of raisins, figs and candied orange peel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/thomas-stopfer-ried-mordthal-roter-veltliner-wagram\"><strong><span>Thomas Stopfer, Ried Mordthal Roter Veltliner, Wagram 2023<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 &#8211; <del>\u00a319.75 <\/del>\u00a317.78 &#8211; A little-known Austrian grape bursting with flavour. Ripe juicy pears, stone fruits, nuts with a spicy, mineral finish.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/vignoble-guillaume-flute-enchantee-classic-label-nv-franche-comte\"><strong><span>Vignoble Guillaume Fl\u00fbte Enchant\u00e9e: Classic Label NV, Franche-Comt\u00e9 NV<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a321.75 <\/del>\u00a319.58 &#8211; From the lesser known region of Franche-Comt\u00e9, this delightful traditional method fizz has notes of green apples and citrus with distinct almond and brioche flavours. A<span> budget friendly alternative to Champagne.<\/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\/discovery-beach-zinfandel-rose\"><strong><span>Discovery Beach Zinfandel Ros\u00e9 2023<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a39.75 <\/del>\u00a38.78 &#8211; An off-dry ros\u00e9 with aromas of rhubarb and watermelon, and flavours of juicy ripe strawberries. Incredibly moreish, perfect as an aperitif or alongside Indian, Thai and other Asian cuisines.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/los-vascos-cromas-cabernet-sauvignon-grande-reserve-domaines-barons-de-rothschild\"><strong>Los Vascos Cromas Cabernet Sauvignon Grande Reserve, Domaines Barons de Rothschild 2019<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a321.50 <\/del>\u00a319.35 &#8211; A fruit-forward cabernet, with a palate of red cherry and plum, framed by its well-structured tannins and 12 months of oak aging. Best allowed to breath for an hour before.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/monte-del-fra-soave-classico\"><strong>Monte del Fr\u00e0 Soave Classico 2024<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a318.75 <\/del>\u00a316.88 &#8211; A delicious Soave with delicate notes of pear, red apple and elderflower. Good on its own or enjoyed with Risotto, baked and grilled fish, or white meats. Salute!<\/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-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\/tenuta-del-pajaru-auru-nero-di-troia-igt-puglia\"><strong>Tenuta Del Pajaru Auru Nero Di Troia, IGT Puglia 2023<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a318.50 <\/del>\u00a316.65 &#8211; Sun-drenched Southern Italy in a glass! Deep, intense flavours of ripe, plummy black fruits, figs and prunes with a full body and a long finish.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/maison-auvigue-pouilly-fuisse-1er-cru-la-frerie-a-solutre\"><strong><span>Maison Auvigue Pouilly-Fuiss\u00e9 1er Cru La Fr\u00e9rie \u00e0 Solutr\u00e9 2021<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <del>\u00a343.50 <\/del>\u00a339.15 &#8211; Elegant white burgundy. With baked apple, spice and creamy flavours, this wine is structured, textured and complex.<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-details__title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/hundred-hills-preamble-no2-oxfordshire\"> Hundred Hills Preamble No.2, Oxfordshire 2021<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; <del>\u00a339.75 <\/del>\u00a335.78 &#8211; Serious, complex sparkling wine that Oxford can be very proud of! Chardonnay\/Pinot Noir blend from a high quality vintage made lovingly in the Chiltern Hills.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"9 months agoWhat We&#8217;re Drinking in AugustAt The Oxford Wine Company we spend our days surrounded by thousands of delicious wines, spirits and beers. 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