Wine
Salisbury pubs go continental with new wine list
Lovers of fine food and wine can now enjoy some of Europe’s finest wines at their local village pub following the introduction of an exclusively European wine list, by Salisbury Pubs Ltd.
Waitrose own label bubbly tops Decanter poll
A Waitrose own label champagne priced at just £19.49 has beaten illustrious champagne houses including Bollinger, Pol Roger and Veuve Cliquot in Decanter’s Guide to Festive Fizz.
Try a fresh taste of the far east with new wines at Morrisons
Morrisons are to launch two fantastic new wines hailing from the North-west of China. The Silk Road Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay have a background packed full of history that you can practically taste in every sip.
UK revealed as nation of wine bluffers and wine duffers
Britain is revealed as a nation of wine bluffers and wine duffers as just one in three know exactly which wine to order at restaurants. Rather than asking for help, Brits bluff their way through the wine list and half just opt for the second cheapest bottle to avoid looking stupid or cheap in front of their peers and waiters.
Morrisons’ exclusive wine makes world top 10
Griffith Park Sparkling Rose, which is sold exclusively through Morrisons, has beaten off stiff competition to win a Gold medal and a place in the ‘Top 10 Sparkling Wines in the World’ at the renowned Effervescents du Monde competition.
Get in the party spirit
The festive season is upon us which means its party time! No doubt you will be hosting or attending at least one party this Christmas so make sure you’ve stocked up on some of these great-value party wines. There’s something for everyone.
Top 10 wine tips for an ethical Christmas
Christmas is renowned as a time for over-indulgence, however with these top 10 wine tips for an ethical Christmas, you can be good to yourself, whilst doing your bit for the environment too.
Enjoy two of your favourite things with Kumala
Why not treat yourself and a loved one to an evening of matching two of your favourite things, Kumala wine and chocolate. What better evening to set aside and curl up together than February 14, Valentine’s Day.
The food and wine lover’s guide to Portugal
Highly illustrated and beautifully designed, this is a 446-page hardback guide to Portugal for independent travellers who love good wine and food. Book in hand, head straight for the gastronomic hotspots of Lisbon and Porto, the Algarve and Madeira, but also the places to eat and drink well in the stunning countryside of undiscovered inland and island Portugal.
A tasty trio this Christmas
For a real treat Morrisons have launched a range of three exclusive Old World wines which are perfectly suited to sipping this Christmas.
Top tipples for festive feasts
Bookers Vineyard has helped take the hassle out of your Christmas meal this year, matching a selection of its award winning wines with a menu of seasonal favourites - from starters through to puds.
Wines for the winter season
Matching wine and food is becoming increasingly popular but Morrisons’ wine experts can also help you find the perfect wine to complement the time of year. So now there is a distinct chill in the air, reminding us that winter is just around the corner, Morrisons Wine Development Manager, Stuart Purdie, shares some of his expert knowledge on what’s best to drink to give you that warming glow during the colder months.
Relax with Solaz until Christmas
Osborne Solaz, the deliciously fruity red wine from Spain, will be available at Asda with a great offer price until the end of the year. Translated from Spanish, Solaz means relaxation and contemplation, making this the perfect drink to unwind with this festive season. If you have ever journeyed to Spain you may have seen on the roadsides the large Spanish black bulls which dominate the horizon; this is the famous logo of Osborne which is behind the wine Solaz.
For real Christmas sparkle, think Rosé
Put some real fizz into your Christmas in perfect time for the party season with the first sparkling rosé wine from Bordeaux rosé wine experts, Chateau de Sours. Rosé wine specialist Chateau de Sours, acclaimed for their wine of the same name, has introduced Reserve de Sours, bright salmon pink with a nose of vivacious ripe red summer berry fruits.
Festive fizz
Christmas is a time for celebration so why not pop the cork on a bottle of festive fizz with one of these fantastic champagnes.