Friday Quiz: the fizz quiz
Are you a bubbles buff? Do you dream of fizz? Know your blanc de blancs from your blanc de noirs?
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5 unusual facts about Prosecco
Do you know all these things about Italy’s most famous sparkling wine? Read More
A guide to the 2016 harvest: Italy
The world’s largest producer this year, Italy has been dubbed one of the main ‘winners’ of 2016, with the country enjoying slightly better growing conditions than its European counterparts. Despite being the biggest producer, Italy’s harvest is still down around 2%, while quality is generally good.
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Retro chic: a fresh look at four classics
Fiasco bottles, over-oaked styles and diluted flavours are just some of the hallmarks of the wines of years gone by. Their popularity and exotic nature outweighed the need for quality. But a new era has dawned for classic British favourites like Claret, Chianti, Rioja and Soave. Read More
Purely prosecco: how a simple concept can drive sales
While sales of Prosecco show no sign of waning, it’s unusual to see Prosecco as the only serve at a bar. But this summer saw the launch of a Prosecco-only branded concept within Jockey Club Catering. It has been so successful, it’s now being rolled out across Levy Restaurants UK. Read More
A guide to the 2016 harvest in the Northern Hemisphere
A guide to the 2016 harvest in the Northern Hemisphere Read More
5 reasons why rosé loves food
Rosé is too often dismissed as just a bit of fun. But there’s a whole lot of serious pink wine out there that deserves your attention. From pale salmon to nearly-red we take a look at the full spectrum of pinks and what to eat with them.
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Harvest 2017: Italy
Late April frosts, high summer temperatures and a prolonged heatwave have significantly damaged volumes across Italy this year. Quality is good, particularly in the North West, but shortages are prevalent in Prosecco, Chianti, Brunello, the South and islands. Some areas might experience a consequent increase in pricing. Read More
Brazil... Here we Come!
With the Rio Olympics just around the corner, Brazil will be firmly in the limelight in 2016. To make sure that you can add some truly Brazilian flair to your wine list, we have some exciting new wines to introduce from Miolo Wine Group.
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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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Why is Australia Still a Favourite for the UK Wine Consumer?
The top Australian brands have lost market share since 2011, yet Australian wine value on the whole is up. Find out why.
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Food & Wine - The Guidelines
Here’s our guide to getting the most out of food & wine matching.
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English Fizz: Enticing the Consumer to Try Something New
When Wine Intelligence polled UK wine drinkers last year, more of them claimed to have drunk English sparkling wine than current production would have been able to supply.
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mytaste with Will Beckett
In the first of a series of radio programmes - mytaste - we meet Will Beckett, one half of the founding partners of Hawksmoor.
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A guide to the 2016 harvest: Chile
A round up of this year's harvest by some of our Chilean producers. Read More
Summer of Riesling
Riesling is an extremely versatile grape, but if you think this poses a food-pairing nightmare, don’t despair. We’ve tried a whole range of dishes with different styles of Riesling to bring you our definitive ‘Summer of Riesling’ guide.
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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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