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!
29th November 2022 | Top Drops
We’ve got some awesome inexpensive sparkling wines and budget Champagne here at Virgin Wines that’ll show you that a good bottle of bubbly doesn’t have to cost the earth. In fact, it’s even possible to get a bottle of fizz that’s made in the same way as an expensive Champagne...
24th November 2022 | Top Drops
Gift shopping can be a difficult task for many. What do you get that special friend that is notoriously hard to buy for, or that family member who already has everything? Well, a boozy gift is always a wise choice and is bound to put a smile on their face. With...
18th November 2022 | Top Drops
Another four years has flown by and planet Earth’s most anticipated sporting event is once again upon us. Whilst Qatar itself is not known for winemaking (or football for that matter), we thought we’d jet set around the world and discover the iconic wines of former World Championship host nations....
16th November 2022 | Top Drops
Finding affordable fine wine alternatives to your high-end favourites feels like you’ve struck gold, right? Well, get ready to hit a gold mine as we’re about to give you not one, but eight fabulously affordable alternatives using our wealth of wine knowledge. From Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Chablis to NZ Sauvignon Blanc...
3rd November 2022 | Top Drops
Christmas is the perfect time of year to pull out all the stops, and make things a little extra special. That includes jazzing up the drinks cabinet with festive tipples you perhaps wouldn’t enjoy all year round. Whether you are looking for wines to pair with all of the delicious...
2nd November 2022 | Top Drops
Christmas is all about spending quality time with friends and family…and drinking premium wines of course! Which is why we are here to give you a helping hand in choosing the perfect premium wines for the festive season. From rich, warming reds, to the perfect whites for your Christmas dinner,...
5th October 2022 | Top Drops
In a world of incredible wine-producing countries, it’s no mean feat that Italy continues to stand out from the crowd for its Prosecco and Italian sparkling wines. Adopting its own sparkling wine style that’s completely different from its famous French neighbour’s, Italy is firmly on the map as a big...
3rd October 2022 | Top Drops
No dinner party would be complete without some exceptional after dinner drinks for everyone to enjoy as they let all that lovingly prepared food settle. After dinner drinks are end-of-the-night tipples that follow a big meal, and they are also known as digestifs because they help aid digestion. So, it’s important...
30th September 2022 | Top Drops
We all love Champagne. But we sometimes get so caught up in the name and all the glamour that it conjures up for us that we forget to consider other outstanding sparkling wines and Champagne alternatives out there. The Champagne region may have invented the famous Champagne grape blend and production...
10th August 2022 | Top Drops
With over 400 vegan wines in our range, it’s fair to say we have plenty to choose from – some may say too many in fact! So, we’ve narrowed down our extensive selection and picked out our top 12 customer favourites which you need to try. Whether you’re a red,...
