
The Evolution of Combier
Founded in 1834 in Samur in the Loire Valley, Combier was first set up as a jam factory and shop Read More
Get the glow with a Cucumber Vodka Jaxtini
Coconut water is refreshing, delicious and extremely good for you. But we decided to take it out of its yoga-loving, raw food comfort zone to see how it would work as a cocktail ingredient… And bingo! The Cucumber Vodka Jaxtini was born. Read More
Sangria #1
Time for sunshine, and time for summery cocktails. Try one of our recipes from Bibendum's Taste of Summer range.
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Sangria #2
The sun is coming out, and the Sangria is flowing! Try one of our recipes from Bibendum's Taste of Summer range.
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Sangria #3
Cocktails are so popular during the summer. Try one of our Sangria recipes to entice your customers.
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4 Reasons Why You Should List Sangria this Summer
Summer specials, made on the premises, are a great plus for any bar. Think about Sangria and use the (hopefully) good weather to your advantage to build a buzz this summer.
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EU Allergen Labels: What You Need to Know
Putting allergen information on food and drink labels is nothing new. The difference now is that this information must be freely available to customers.
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Beyond gin – Alternative serves with tonic
Tonic is becoming more than gin’s side-kick and is playing a key role in a whole variety of more creative serves. Read More
5 ways to capitalise on the growing brunch trend
Google searches for 'bottomless brunch' have increased by 50% in the last 12 months. How can you tap into the trend, making the most of this (traditionally) quiet time before lunch?
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Cocktail video: Umeshu Highball
Ever made a Sake cocktail? Here's your chance. Our in-house mixologist shows you how to make a refreshing spritz with umeshu plum-infused Sake.
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Not just for January: make low alcohol work for you
Not only good to prevent a hangover, drinking less is easier on the liver and doesn’t necessarily have to mean going ‘dry’. Read More
Northern Hemisphere Vintage 2015: France
We take a look at the 2015 harvest in France, where you can see just how fortunate growers in Chablis were, while winemakers in Rhone were lucky for very different reasons. Read More
The Tour de France – A wine-lover’s guide
The world’s most famous cycle race is a gruelling three-week trial which this year begins in Normandy, before heading South to the Pyrenees and looping back up via the Alps before its triumphant finish on the Champs Elysées. But don’t worry if this all sounds a bit too much like hard work. You can embrace the spirit of the ... Read More

What we're drinking this festive season
The days are shorter, the air colder and the streets are filled with fairy lights. Christmas is most definitely upon us and one of the most exciting parts is choosing what wine to drink. We've rounded up five of our favourites for the festive season - from classic Champagne to an unfiltered Spatburgunder.
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Bibendum joins the Bottlebooks community
Bibendum and its associated wine sales companies, PLB and Walker & Wodehouse, has become the largest importer to date to join the Bottlebooks community. Read More
Harvest 2017: France
The April frosts that swept across Europe this year left damaged vines in most of France’s growing regions. This concerning start to the year was followed by a summer heatwave and drought – meaning harvest was brought forward for many producers. Read More
Biodynamic Winemaking at Domaine Fouassier
Domaine Fouassier is one of the oldest wine-growing families in Sancerre in the Loire Valley, combining the traditional methods with modern biodynamic winemaking.
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Dom Perignon 2002 – The Launch of a Champagne Legend
We take a look at the stunning 2002 vintage from this legendary Champagne house.
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Els Pyreneus Rivesaltes Ambre NV (Cotes du Roussillon, France)
A blend of Grenache Noir and Grenache Gris from winemaking legend, Jean Marc Lafage.
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Pierre Ferrand 1840 Formula Original Cognac
A 21st-century mixing Cognac, perfect for spirit-forward styles of cocktails.
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