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!
18th March 2022 | Cork Talk
Have you ever looked at a bottle of wine and wondered how many glasses you could get out of it? Whether this has crossed your mind while opening those mini wine bottles in our Advent Calendars or when you’ve been contemplating getting that magnum you’ve had your eye on, it’s...
12th March 2022 | Cork Talk
Washington may not be the first state that pops into your mind when you think of American wine regions, but it’s a grape growing haven that produces vibrant, well-structured, world-class wines. We take a look at this great US wine region that, in its relatively short viticultural history, has already achieved...
7th March 2022 | Cork Talk
A region with a thriving wine scene, bursting at the seams with some of the finest vino you’ll find in Spain, and arguably the world. Ribera del Duero has a long history of winemaking, thought to have started over 2,000 years ago. It may therefore come as a surprise...
1st March 2022 | Cork Talk
Tapas, a glass of wine in hand, and the Spanish sun on your face – nothing screams ‘holiday mode’ quite like it! Whether you’re drawn to the pretty pastel mosaics and grandiose architecture of Barcelona, or you prefer a peaceful meander along the coast, the northeast corner of Spain (known...
17th February 2022 | Cork Talk
It’s hard not to fall head over heels in love with the Italian coast. With its abundance of breath-taking views, glistening sunshine that sparkles across the sea, charming architecture and fruit trees blossoming at every turn. The Amalfi Coast has all of this and more – not only a place...
12th January 2022 | Cork Talk
You may have heard through the grapevine that France is running out of wine… Well, there’s no doubt about it, it’s pretty big news when one of the most famous and prestigious wine-producing countries in the world experiences a wine shortage – but, rest assured, it’s nowhere near as extreme...
12th November 2021 | Cork Talk
There is no doubt that Rioja is one of the most famous and most loved wine regions in Spain, and arguably the world. Being so well known for its bold, rich reds which are insanely satisfying, you may think you know it all about this stunning region. However, we are...
5th November 2021 | Cork Talk
This winter we’re all about red wine! As the nights draw in and the weather turns colder, there’s nothing better than cosying up with a glass of red in hand. It’s particularly versatile over the festive season, too, with many wine lovers choosing red wine pairings for their Christmas food...
26th October 2021 | Cork Talk
Believe it or not, a frozen vineyard filled with ice-cold grapes is actually the dream for some winemakers. Ice wine, in many ways, is the ultimate winter wine – from how it’s made to when people tend to drink it. As we approach the colder months and head into the...
22nd October 2021 | Cork Talk
It doesn’t get much better than a fine wine from France, does it? You may think that you’ve explored them all, that you know all the regions, that you’re familiar with many of the most famous blends – but Vin De France wines are proof that this iconic Old World...
