The autumn is well and truly here, and that can mean only one thing – Port. On Tuesday 12th October we welcomed customers to Wine Upstairs for tasting of seven different ports. The line up included; Niepoort 10 Year Old White Port Niepoort 10 Year Old Tawny Port Niepoort Colheita 1997 Niepoort Trudy Nat’Cool Port Niepoort LBV … Read More
We were delighted to have Adrien Amoreau, 15th generation of Château le Puy, with us for 2 weeks in September 2021.
After an inspiring staff training session with Ana Lopez and sixth-generation Gramona, Leo Gramona, we would like to share briefly the fascinating story of Spain’s most prestigious sparkling wine producer. Drive 45 mins from Barcelona, up into the hills of the Alt Penedés region, and there you will find Gramona. The climate is Mediterranean, with … Read More
Nearly three years on from importing Vino de Montana and Cadalso from Peninsula Vinicultores, there is still no official appellation of origin for Gredos. In recent years, Gredos has received international recognition as a unique wine region, producing distinctive, almost Pinot-like Garnacha. We hope they will be given their own appellation soon, as nothing looks … Read More
“Pretty summer drinking with country-garden and stone-fruit aromas and sunny tangy flavours”
The Azores are an autonomous region of Portugal situated in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, around 1,450 km (900 m) west of Lisbon, and composed of nine volcanic islands: São Miguel, Santa Maria, Faial, Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico, Flores and Corvo. The islands were discovered between the 14th and 15th centuries. It is … Read More
Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in our online events for the month of May. Below you will find links to watch back all of our webinars. [button size=”medium” style=”primary” text=”Click here to watch webinar with Jasmine Hirsch” link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK88-LFtK_M”] [button size=”medium” style=”primary” text=”Click here to watch webinar with Richard Kershaw” link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Hnk-zAdUA4&t=5s”] [button size=”medium” … Read More
“[Senza Vandalismi Rosso features] local Cesanese del Piglio grapes handled with a blend of traditional and modern minimal intervention methods, with savoury cherry notes and rustic but soft tannings; perfect for antipasti pairings. Or splash out on its sensational Piglio DOCG 2017 with a juicy steak or meaty fish.”
“An unusual choice in this part of the world, but widely enjoyed in Portugal, served chilled. Lately, the trend has been to mix it with tonic and apply an array of garnishes from a slice of citrus fruit, to mint and lemongrass. This is a quirky, refreshing and aromatic twist on the Italian spritz, and … Read More
“Layered, fleshy and textured with apricot and nectarine fruits, this is a wine with real character.”
“Layered, fleshy and textured with apricot and nectarine fruits, this is a wine with real character.”
“For those who enjoy traditional Bordeaux, a very refined, elegant wine with slightly earthy blackcurrant fruits.”
