In the second instalment of our two-part series, Davy Żyw shines a light on Prosecco, Cava and English sparkling wine, exploring their cultural backgrounds and the factors that have led to their popularity. Prosecco has become particularly famous in recent years. Where do its strong cultural associations come from? If we start with Prosecco and […]

We speak to Davy Żyw, our Wine Buyer, about the rich and fascinating world of sparkling wine. In this first instalment of our two-part series, we explore the Champagne region, uncovering the reasons it produces such remarkable wines. What are the main methods used for making sparkling wine? The most important sparkling wines can be […]

In the second instalment of our summer fine wine series, we asked three of our experts which bottles they’ll be savouring over the next couple of months. From a lush Meursault to a delicate Saumur Blanc, discover the wines which have inspired our team.  2018 Meursault, Benjamin Leroux, Burgundy   I remember the first time I […]

Hambledon Vineyard are the makers of our Own Selection English wines. In late May, we visited their Hampshire vineyard to meet their winemakers and uncover the processes behind the wines.  Hambledon Vineyard lays claim to being England’s oldest commercial vineyard, dating back to 1952. It’s located in an idyllic part of Hampshire, less than half an hour from the South Coast.  The closest station […]