Wine

With no sign of the sun abating it looks like we still have several weeks to enjoy fresh, al-fresco dining ahead of us - and we've got the perfect recipe for it. This herby courgette, pea and feta salad with giant couscous and lemon dressing is an idyllic fit for the summer months when you want nothing more than a light and refreshing feed. Every ingredient has a delightful zing and freshness that is perfectly paired with a crisp white wine. Tender,...

By Jaime Fernandez, The Spanish Wine Junkie It’s officially rosé weather in the UK this week!  With temperatures predicted to reach the dizzy heights of 30 degrees in London alone. So put down that beer, give the Aperol Spritz a day off, and check out this perfect selection of rosé wines The Spanish Wine Junkie has reviewed to get you through the week. “The quality and variety in rosé wines has increased dramatically over the past few years. “Whilst the...

Father's Day and wine are synonymous for the millions of people looking to treat their old man this weekend. Whether it's cooking the dinner or wrapping up a bottle for later a good vino is a sure fire way to their heart. And if you're looking for a bottle to fit a budget or occasion, we have just the pick for you. Take a look below for our recommended wines for Father's Day 2018. Splash out: On a bottle of Campolongo...

There are few words in the world of wine that conjure up quite as many adjectives as terroir. These days most labels read like an atlas of descriptive language aimed at setting a scene and creating provenance, but what if you could do away with all that and simply show someone? High against the Andes Mountains in Mendoza sits one of Argentina's jewels: the Remolinos vineyard. Its vintage Bordeaux-style red blend, The Owl & The Dust Devil, is an elegant wine...

In the year between April 2017 and April 2018, UK wine producers planted a record one million vines, meaning an extra two million bottles will enter the market in 2018. The UK’s wine production has been on the up for well over a decade now, and with British summers becoming warmer, that trend is set to continue. There are over 500 vineyards in the UK producing different types of grapes, with Chardonnay taking the number one spot as the most...

It’s indisputable that fine wine has been a popular investment over the last few years. Diamonds, fine art and classic cars have been outstripped as passion investments, as fine wine price growth ‘powers ahead’ of other luxury sectors. Justerini and Brooks, experts who provide information on selling fine wine, confirm that ‘Today, there are an ever increasing number of private investors and wine funds who are tapping into the potential of wine.’ Statistics reflect this interest. Over the last year,...

If you, like me, ever worry about showing up to a party with a low-grade bottle of fizz then worry no more - we've unearthed a bottle that looks the part, tastes the part and, most importantly, doesn't break the bank. Villa Oppi Spumante Extra Dry comes in a sleek tall bottle with a silver plaque carrying embossed print. It's the sort of branding you would associate with a vintage champagne but with the price tag of a bottle of prosecco,...

Easter is here and like other religious festivals it gives us chance to enjoy a few days off, overeat and, crucially, think hard about wine pairing. With spring on the horizon it is a wonderful time of year to embrace the rich and diverse colours and tastes of the season, tapping in to the variable flora and fauna transported to our table courtesy of the lamb meats we consume. Although there is a temptation, especially given the gloomier weather forecast, to...

"What is it you want, Mary? What do you want? You want the moon? Just say the word and I'll throw a lasso around it and pull it down. Hey. That's a pretty good idea. I'll give you the moon, Mary."  Valentine's Day has arrived once again leaving men across the World scratching their heads as to how to be original and romantic. And while giving her the moon might sound quite impractical, giving her an experience of NASA certainly...