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!
3rd January 2023 | Cork Talk
Fine French wine is adored the world over. Thanks to the abundance of grape varieties that thrive in French soil, France’s iconic regions and the sheer diversity in wine styles it offers, France is held in high regard by wine critics and wine lovers the world over. With such a...
26th October 2022 | Cork Talk
Summer is over in the Loire Valley meaning harvest season is now in full swing. Often starting in the first few days of September and continuing until mid-November, winemakers are working their socks off to harvest all of the juicy grapes ready to work their magic and turn them into...
14th September 2022 | Cork Talk
Alsace is an awesome region. From its ground-breaking winemakers to its fascinating terroir, there are endless reasons why Alsace rocks, so we’re making it our mission to bring it to your attention! Producing cracking, great value wines, this is a French region you definitely need to know...
5th September 2022 | Cork Talk
Germany is a haven for white wine lovers. Famed for its lifted, fruit-focused wines, Germany’s cool climate is ideal for producing crisp and refreshing styles, which is why 65% of its total wine output is white. Riesling, of course, steals the show in this part of the world, and, while...
16th June 2022 | Cork Talk
This week has seen a momentous achievement in English winemaking history as Sussex was granted official PDO status. In layman’s terms, this means that (just as with a bottle of Champagne or Bordeaux) wine produced in the Sussex region is now protected, and therefore a sparkling wine named ‘Sussex’ will...
14th June 2022 | Cork Talk
English Wine Week is an annual celebration of the great things our country has to offer when in comes to all things wine. Organised by winemakers and Wine GB, this week-long event (this year running from 18th to 26th June) aims to raise awareness of the quality wines and...
5th May 2022 | Cork Talk
We are shining the spotlight on a wine region famed for its rich reds which are loved the world over. That’s right, Bordeaux is a real heavyweight in the French wine scene, adored for its Bordeaux blends commonly produced from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. However, Bordeaux is a region which...
26th April 2022 | Cork Talk
We all know that wine varies in style depending on where in the world it’s made. But to understand how exactly climate affects viticulture is a whole other level of wine knowledge that’ll take you from average wine drinker to full-blown wine connoisseur status. We tell you everything you need to...
4th April 2022 | Cork Talk
With travel back on the cards and many of us itching to get away, we’ve been dreaming of some wine inspired globetrotting. We all know by now that California is a key player in the global wine scene, and it’s fair to say it’s probably on the travel bucket list...
29th March 2022 | Cork Talk
It goes without saying that Spain’s most iconic wine appellation, Rioja, is a region known across the globe for its rich reds. Vibrant and full-bodied, these wines are loved by many. However, as we head into spring we are turning our heads to a different side of Rioja, a side...
