Te Awa Left Field Albariño 2015
But, surely not!? Albariño is from Spain…I hear you cry, or maybe not. I love advocating the unusual so when me and my colleagues discovered this gem from New Zealand … Continue reading
Le Prieuré de Saint – Céols Menetou – Salon 2014
In the Loire we are more familiar with the names of Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé and Touraine but what about Sancerre’s buddy next door, Menetou – Salon? The Eastern region of … Continue reading
Le Chapelle de Marin Cotes du Rhône 2014
This is a new addition to Warren Wines range and at £6.99 it offers quite a lot. A blend of 60% Grenache Noir, 20% Carignan, 10% Mourvedre and 10% … Continue reading
Hancock & Hancock Cabernet – Touriga 2014
We have a slight oddity in this wine and that is the addition of Portugal’s great Port grape, Touriga. Touriga is a small, dark, tannic variety that adds some weight … Continue reading
Tales from The Wine Store – pt3
Since we opened I’ve had a few people query as to how we went about in creating our range. “Complete and utter genius from me”………is what I’d like to say … Continue reading
France Under One Roof 2016
Now in it’s 15th year, France Under One Roof is back at the iconic OXO Tower, London, for all your French wine needs. 23 exhibitors will be available, showcasing wines … Continue reading
Tales from The Wine Store – pt2
So as I mentioned in my last post we had quite a few issues in getting our business launched, but, on the 18/9/15 we were able to throw our doors … Continue reading
Tales from The Wine Store – pt 1
Well! It’s been a year since I last, metaphorically speaking, put pen to paper. When I last wrote I mentioned a new wine business that I would be involved with … Continue reading
Warren Wines – Creating a New Business
Right! I haven’t written anything for a while, last May to be exact. I have reasons, too many reasons to go into right now, some good, some bad, but this … Continue reading
Chandon Argentina Launches in the UK
Moёt & Chandon’s first venture outside of France goes all the way back to 1959 where the then president of Moёt, Count Robert Jean de Vogüe, along with oenologist, … Continue reading
Harpers – Mike Matthews on the Wine Wonders to be Found in Eastern and Central Europe
When I first started my career in wine, some 19 years ago, the realisation that a Central or Eastern European wines could potentially become a respectable, premium commodity would almost … Continue reading
The Hidden Wonders of the Vranec Grape
Unlike most modern day wine countries, the Republic of Macedonia prides itself on focusing on its indigenous varietals, whilst also producing the widely-recognised international grape varieties; Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc , … Continue reading
Macedonia & Terroir
The Republic of Macedonia is a Former Yugoslavian country located in Southern Central Europe; with Bulgaria sitting to her right, Kosovo and Serbia tucked in up north, Albania to the … Continue reading
The Oenophiliac, the new name for Magics Wine Guide and Reviews for Newbies
After 2 and a half years of blogging, I have finally decided to do the one thing that has bugged me from day one….change my blogs name. The address will … Continue reading
