Vintage Wine & Port Blog
The Regions of Bordeaux
Posted 2 March 2020
by Jamie Ashcroft
France is known as a powerhouse for expensive and high-quality wines, with Bordeaux at the heart of its reputation. But while many know where the Bordeaux area is in the country, not many know of its various sub-regions, appellations and communes or the little differences between them which can create very different wines. Read on for a quick overview of the most important areas to learn about.
Accurately Dating Old Wines
Posted 21 February 2020
by Jamie Ashcroft
The forgery of wines has always been an issue, but recent stories like the Jefferson bottles have brought it more into the public eye. Nowadays the industry is fighting back with special seals and high-tech labels but thankfully, forgeries of aged wines are becoming easier to detect with the advancement of science.
The Niepoort VV
Posted 11 February 2020
by Jamie Ashcroft
Read about the legendary wine created by Eduard Marius van der Niepoort here.
What is Sherry?
Posted 13 September 2019
by Jamie Ashcroft
Everybody knows the name 'Sherry', but what makes it what it is - and what is it like?
The Many Faces of Italy
Posted 29 August 2019
by Jamie Ashcroft
Although the likes of Barolo, Barbaresco and Chianti may be household names when it comes to Italian wine, the country produces many more varieties less well-known outside of its borders. Some of these names are for regions and some for grapes, but here we have put together a bit of information about seven of the more popular varieties found around Italy – so when you are handed a bottle with Cirò, Cannonau or Primitivo on the front you will know what to expect!