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 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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Champagne: a world beyond Grande Marque
In recent years we have seen the emergence of an important, growing, separate market for what you might term craft Champagnes, made by both growers and independent Champagne businesses. Read More
Before and after: How to bookend a meal with booze!
Enhance customer experience and increase profits with these ‘bookend’ drinks to top and tail your meal. Read More
Champagne – As safe as houses
Champagne is one of the only categories bucking the trend of volume decline. We look at three Champagne houses with key listings in the On Trade. 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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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
What's in a blend? The world’s most famous grape marriages
Single-varietal wines are popular with consumers: it can be easier to pick out a grape name you know, than to try and decipher a regional label. So what exactly is a Rhone blend when its at home?
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Sommelier Wine Awards 2017: the lowdown
Our fantastic producers have won a host of awards this year - check them out.
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Feel the fiesta with a Brazilian cocktail
With the 2016 Rio Olympics just around the corner, this summer is all about harnessing the noise and colour of one of the world’s most famous party capitals. And what better way to celebrate than with a Brazilian-inspired cocktail. Read More
Getting geeky with Champagne
With Grande Marque Champagnes making up more than two thirds of total Champagne sales and comprising 90% of the region’s exports, it’s no secret that Champagne is a category dominated by the big houses. But with increased interest in, and favour for, hand crafted, artisanal wines, it’s high time we pay more attention to Grower ... Read More
What you need to know about Jura
With a variety of styles and a combination of international and indigenous grapes, Jura’s popularity is growing, particularly among affluent, trend-seeking wine drinkers.
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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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What will we be drinking this spring?
The arrival of March means we can finally bid farewell to winter and welcome the longer daylight hours, slightly warmer weather and bright yellow daffodils. With this change in season, we asked members of the team to tell us which Bibendum wines they’ll be sipping this spring. Cheers! Read More
Top 8 wine trends for 2018
It’s time to reflect on the year that was and look ahead to what the New Year might have in store for the UK On Trade. Our customers, sales teams and award-winning market insights team picked eight top wine trends to look out for in 2018. Read More
Made in Mendoza: A winemaker's dream
We spoke with Silvia Corti, winemaker at Argento about what it's really like to make wine in Argentina
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Better Together: creating great food and wine pairings
The perfect food and wine pairing can be awe-inspiring, but there’s much more to creating a good match than picking a red wine for red meat. Read More
The Deep South: Winemaking at the end of the world
We spoke with Paul Pujol, winemaker at Prophet's Rock, about what inspires him and what makes Prophet's Rock different to other New Zealand wines.
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