8th February 2019 | Pairings & Recipes
Beef Steak and Wine Pairing
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?...
Wine Blog
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!
5th February 2019 | Pairings & Recipes
Gourmet Cheese and Wine Pairing
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,...
21st December 2018 | Cork Talk
Three Christmas Party Tricks Involving Wine
Entertaining family and friends this Christmas? We’ve got the perfect party tricks to wow your guests involving our favourite subject in the whole world –...
22nd November 2018 | Cork Talk
Organic Wines in Australia
Organic wines are in demand. With shifts in social conscience and a growing awareness of human impacts on the environment, it’s no surprise that we are seeing more and more organic producers not just in wine but food and drink as a...
8th November 2018 | Life at Virgin Wines
A Wine Trip to Lebanon
Wine advisor, Adam Davis, shares his story of visiting the Château Musar vineyard in Lebanon and provides fascinating insight into the history and state of play of Lebanese...
8th November 2018 | Cork Talk
The Magic of the Mistral
So often it takes something out of the ordinary to elevate a wine region’s reputation of quality to the next level. It might be the cold sea currents around Chile and South Africa, or the fog that rolls into the vineyards north of San Fran Bay. The Rhône Valley...
8th November 2018 | Pairings & Recipes
A Festive Raspberry Martini Recipe
This cracking cocktail is a real crowd-pleaser and perfect for wowing friends and family this Christmas. Introducing… the Festive Raspberry Martini...
5th October 2018 | Top Drops
10 Organic Wines that You Need to Try
We live in an exciting time for organic wines with a wide and growing variety in the marketplace. Our superstar wine buyer, Dave Roberts, shares his top 10 organic wines that you need to try right...
2nd October 2018 | Cork Talk
The Rise of Organic Wine
Organic wine is a relatively new and upcoming trend loved by plenty of consumers across the globe. With a growing number of organic wines available in the marketplace, it’s no surprise that total worldwide sales rose by a substantial 24% in...
20th September 2018 | Pairings & Recipes
Italian Varietals and Food Matching
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...