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!
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,...
26th October 2022 | Cork Talk
Summer is over in the Loire Valley meaning harvest season is now in full swing. Often starting in the first few days of September and continuing until mid-November, winemakers are working their socks off to harvest all of the juicy grapes ready to work their magic and turn them into...
6th October 2022 | Life at Virgin Wines
Whilst our focus is always on creating great quality wines for our customers, we also want to have a positive impact on our planet. We are therefore very proud to announce that we have achieved ‘PAS 2060 standard’, meaning we are certified Carbon Neutral! This is pretty big news for us...
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...
14th September 2022 | Cork Talk
Alsace is an awesome region. From its ground-breaking winemakers to its fascinating terroir, there are endless reasons why Alsace rocks, so we’re making it our mission to bring it to your attention! Producing cracking, great value wines, this is a French region you definitely need to know...
5th September 2022 | Cork Talk
Germany is a haven for white wine lovers. Famed for its lifted, fruit-focused wines, Germany’s cool climate is ideal for producing crisp and refreshing styles, which is why 65% of its total wine output is white. Riesling, of course, steals the show in this part of the world, and, while...
15th August 2022 | Life at Virgin Wines
Our Buying Team have had a busy few weeks, adventuring here there and everywhere on the hunt for new wines to add to our range. The latest trip was by Alex Davies, our Head of Product, who headed to Spain to meet with our good friends at Finca Manzanos winery. Alex...
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,...
