Here we aim to share our passion for the wine world, bringing you the latest trends and insights from our expert team as they travel the globe. Meet the people behind the wines as we discuss industry talking points, latest wines as they are added to our range as well as recipes, guides and top (secret) tips on what to look out for!
19th April 2024 | Cork Talk
Red may be our favourite colour through and through but being green is just as important to us. Here at Virgin Wines we’re on a journey to be kinder to our planet, and a huge part of that for us is working with wineries and suppliers that adopt environmentally friendly...
10th March 2024 | Cork Talk
Washington is a fascinating wine-producing state that’s full of contrasts. It’s New World in spirit, yet Old World in style. It’s humble in reputation with a relatively short history, yet is the second largest wine-producing region in the United States. It’s fun-loving at its core, yet takes making good wine...
4th March 2024 | Cork Talk
The title says it all. These are female winemakers and women working in wine who are making their mark on our industry. We talk about great people all year round, but with March being home to International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we’re stepping into spring with our focus...
9th October 2023 | Cork Talk
There’s nothing quite like a warming glass of Bordeaux on a cosy night in, whether it’s a traditional Cabernet Merlot blend or a modern, fruitier style. Gone are the days of this world-famous region being associated with just one style of red wine, with a range of lighter styles and...
1st September 2023 | Cork Talk
Nestled in the northeast of France, the enchanting region of Alsace is a wine lover’s paradise. Known for its stunning beauty and world-class wine production, it has heaps to offer, particularly for those who enjoy a clean and crisp white. We’ve managed to narrow down all that...
17th July 2023 | Cork Talk
The story of winemaking in Bordeaux is an enchanting one, from its origins way back in 43 AD through to the modern Bordeaux we see today. We take a look at this historic region’s latest chapter and how it’s expertly balancing tradition and premium wine production with innovative modern wine...
2nd May 2023 | Cork Talk
Ribera del Duero is a region that’s likely familiar to many wine lovers out there. Located in the north of Spain, along the Duero river, it’s famed for its exceptional red wines and unique terroir. Despite over 2,000 years of winemaking history under its belt, this region really rose to...
14th March 2023 | Cork Talk
Aside from being two of the nation’s favourite drinks, coffee and wine have a lot more in common than you might think. From parallels in how they’re produced to what your taste in one says about your taste in the other, we spill the beans on all the similarities between...
6th February 2023 | Cork Talk
There is a common misconception that red wine should always be served at room temperature. This wine myth is one that we are keen to dispel! Red wines are often full of complex aromas and flavours which can be inhibited or damaged by serving it...
4th January 2023 | Cork Talk
Vegan wine questions are popping up more and more these days, with annual events such as Veganuary throughout January and World Vegan Month in November undoubtedly adding to increased online searches. Here at Virgin Wines we’ve certainly noticed a change in the kind of questions we get asked, too. In this...
