26th July 2023 | Pairings & Recipes
We love rosé cocktails! Rosé wine works an absolute treat as a cocktail ingredient. Not only do you get some gorgeous fruit flavours, the colour makes them look as good as they taste.
Whilst we are advocates of drinking rosé in all seasons, rosé cocktails...
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17th July 2023 | Cork Talk
The story of winemaking in Bordeaux is an enchanting one, from its origins way back in 43 AD through to the modern Bordeaux we see today. We take a look at this historic region’s latest chapter and how it’s expertly balancing tradition and premium wine production with innovative modern wine...
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15th May 2023 | Top Drops
Father’s Day is yet again just around the corner. A day to show Dad just how much you appreciate him. However, trying to choose the perfect gift for the man who has everything is no easy feat. Luckily for you, we’ve got plenty of premium wine and...
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2nd May 2023 | Cork Talk
Ribera del Duero is a region that’s likely familiar to many wine lovers out there. Located in the north of Spain, along the Duero river, it’s famed for its exceptional red wines and unique terroir. Despite over 2,000 years of winemaking history under its belt, this region really rose to...
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1st May 2023 | Top Drops
This summer marks another monumental occasion for the monarchy with the coronation of our king due to take place on the 6th of May, placing Britain in the global spotlight as we come together to celebrate this rare event. With this in mind, we are continuing the theme of celebrating...
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20th April 2023 | Life at Virgin Wines
We’re celebrating the Coronation of HRH King Charles III the only way we know how, with a special commemorative sparkling brut that’s been lovingly handcrafted in Sussex, the jewel in the crown of English...
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10th April 2023
We’ve taken the very best bottles from our hugely popular Black Pig range and put them into luxury gifts, so that you can now send bottles of your favourite Aussie vino to your loved ones. Beautifully packaged and oozing pure class, these gifts are the ideal way to introduce friends...
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14th March 2023 | Cork Talk
Aside from being two of the nation’s favourite drinks, coffee and wine have a lot more in common than you might think. From parallels in how they’re produced to what your taste in one says about your taste in the other, we spill the beans on all the similarities between...
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15th February 2023 | Top Drops
The best value wine regions aren’t always as obscure as you might think. Sure, lesser-known regions generally offer good value for money, but some of the more famous wine-producing countries can give brilliant bang for your buck too. From Romania to Rioja, here are some of the best wine regions...
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6th February 2023 | Cork Talk
There is a common misconception that red wine should always be served at room temperature. This wine myth is one that we are keen to dispel!
Red wines are often full of complex aromas and flavours which can be inhibited or damaged by serving it...
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