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!
31st July 2022 | Top Drops
Life is about celebrating those special moments, whether it be a family member’s birthday, a close friend’s wedding day or thanking someone for being there for you. And what better way to do it than with a personalised, boozy treat? After all, anyone can nip to the shop and grab...
27th July 2022 | Top Drops
At long last summer is here, and we are loving it at Virgin Wines HQ! So, whether you’ve got a special someone’s birthday on the horizon or perhaps a wedding to attend, we’ve pulled together a list of gifts perfect for those summer celebrations. From fancy bubblies to refreshing gin...
18th July 2022 | Life at Virgin Wines
Our winemaking friends over in South Africa wrapped up this year’s harvest a few weeks ago, so Andrew and Dave from our Buying Team jumped at the chance to head out to the Cape and dive straight into the 2022 vintage to see what it had to offer. With an extensive...
13th July 2022 | Pairings & Recipes
Pairing wine with taste categories can seem complicated, but once you know a few key rules then you’ll be fearlessly pairing wine with your most difficult dishes like an absolute pro! We take a look at the essential seven taste categories found in food, and explain why certain wine styles suit...
7th July 2022 | Pairings & Recipes
Provence has taken the world by storm, thanks to its pretty rosés that have impressed consumers and wine critics on a global scale. Not only are these wines delicate, light and deliciously dry, but their versatility makes them wonderfully food friendly, ideal for pairing with a variety of dishes. With that...
27th June 2022 | Pairings & Recipes
Whether you’re planning a big summer garden party or barbecues with friends and family, we’ve got some lively yet simple wine-based cocktail creations for you to try at home, courtesy of our friends at Vin De...
24th June 2022 | Top Drops
Should red wine ever be chilled? Is serving red wine cold even a thing?! We answer all of your burning questions about chilled red wine, and give you our top red wines to cool down this...
22nd June 2022 | Top Drops
We’re celebrating the exquisite English sparkling wines crafted on our very own doorstep this English Wine Week. Us Brits are lucky enough to live in a part of the world that shares a similar climate to that of the famous Champagne region – which means we are able to produce...
16th June 2022 | Cork Talk
This week has seen a momentous achievement in English winemaking history as Sussex was granted official PDO status. In layman’s terms, this means that (just as with a bottle of Champagne or Bordeaux) wine produced in the Sussex region is now protected, and therefore a sparkling wine named ‘Sussex’ will...
14th June 2022 | Cork Talk
English Wine Week is an annual celebration of the great things our country has to offer when in comes to all things wine. Organised by winemakers and Wine GB, this week-long event (this year running from 18th to 26th June) aims to raise awareness of the quality wines and...
