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!
30th August 2019 | Pairings & Recipes
A successful chicken and wine pairing is not only awesome, it’s actually not too tricky to achieve. As a general rule, white meat needs a softer wine that doesn’t drown out the flavours of the dish. White wines work well with chicken, as do softer reds with spicy...
8th February 2019 | Pairings & Recipes
We all know wine works wonders when paired with a beautiful piece of beef steak. But does the choice of wine you pair with it matter?...
5th February 2019 | Pairings & Recipes
Enjoying wine with food is one of the great pleasures in life. Enter cheese. It’s hard to think of a single food item which is more perfectly suited to a beautiful glass of vino, particularly when enjoyed on its own. Here is a selection of five very fine gourmet cheeses,...
8th November 2018 | Pairings & Recipes
This cracking cocktail is a real crowd-pleaser and perfect for wowing friends and family this Christmas. Introducing… the Festive Raspberry Martini...
20th September 2018 | Pairings & Recipes
No country comes close to Italy when totting up the number of indigenous grape varieties, and as the UK market has a growing importance for authenticity in wine, Italy’s wealth of unique options is enjoying the spotlight more and...
2nd May 2018 | Pairings & Recipes
We’re often asked for recommendations on wine pairings for a specific meal, and we’re always happy to lend a hand. One of the most common dishes is risotto, and it’s always a tricky one because of the variety. Risottos come in very different styles, with very different levels of richness, the...
26th April 2018 | Pairings & Recipes
If you ask any one of us here at Virgin Wines HQ what our favourite celebratory wine is, chances are it’s going to be Champagne. Light and fruity on the palate, Champagne is brilliant on its own and even better when paired with a delicious...
27th March 2018 | Pairings & Recipes
We asked our resident chef Luke to cook up a storm and share his secrets. So if you fancy something special this Easter, pop open a bottle of red and tuck into Luke’s Lamb Shank with garlic & rosemary mashed potato with red wine gravy (serves...
26th September 2017 | Pairings & Recipes
Sauvignon Blanc comes in many different styles from many different countries. However for the sake of this week’s blog we’re focusing in on New World Sauvignon Blanc. What exactly do we mean by New World? Basically we’re talking about wine growing countries such as Australia, Chile, Brazil, USA...
12th September 2017 | Pairings & Recipes
As the bakers don their aprons and make as much mess as humanly possible, all in the name of creating a flour masterpiece, we thought we’d lend a helping hand with some timely suggestions on how to match wine with certain types of...
