Exploring the Delights of Natural White Wines for Summer
As the British sun starts to cast longer shadows and the scent of blooming flowers wafts in the air, we know that summer is just around the corner. This delightful season brings with it an opportunity to gather with loved ones, relishing long afternoons under the sun and balmy evenings amidst the serenade of nightingales. […]
Rosé Wine Color Controversy: Natural Options Unveiled
Rosé wine has a long and rich history, with its origins dating back to ancient Greece. This popular wine is made using a variety of grape types and is enjoyed by wine lovers all over the world. However, in recent years, there has been controversy surrounding the colour of rosé wine, as some winemakers have […]
What wines are the best to buy following dry January?
Dry January is a month-long challenge to avoid alcohol, and many people choose to participate as a way to reset their relationship with alcohol or to improve their health. People worldwide know that natural wines are often seen as healthier than conventional ones because they are made with fewer chemicals and additives. So, if you […]
Summer Wines – Orange Wine vs Rosé Wine
As the temperature rises, people start to drink chilled bottles of rosé wine and take advantage of the longer daylight hours. In the United Kingdom, drinking rosé throughout the spring and summer months has been a tradition for a very long time. However, what about a glass of orange wine? In this piece, we’ll go […]
All You Need to Know About Orange Wine
Orange wine is essentially a white wine that is prepared in the style of red wine. After pressing, white grapes such as Pinot Grigio, Riesling, or Chardonnay are left in touch with their grape skins. The juice extracts Tannins from the skins, imparting structure, body, and colour; The finished product may not always seem bright […]
Sulphite-free wines
In the beginning, we were truly astonished by our initial sales of sulphite-free wines. It is such a pleasure to also find ourselves helpful to people who are suffering from allergic reactions to wine. Yet they do want to enjoy a glass or two! Let’s not waste any time here, what are sulphite-free wines (other […]
Biodynamic Wine Explained
Biodynamic agricultural techniques were first formulated in the early 20th century. The Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner wanted to take his ideas of ethical individualism to farming techniques. His philosophy has created farming that allows growers to hold onto their unique practices while better connecting with the ecology of their area. Steiner’s ideas have had a […]
Challenges Of Creating Natural Wines
Something that we have often spoken about is that natural wine is just grapes and time. However, it is well worth remembering that every bottle owes its existence to a master of winemaking, a dedicated group of vineyard workers and a whole team of unseen people that make this seemingly simple equation happen. When it […]
The Real Meaning of Natural Wines
Natural wine, for better or worse has become affiliated with a group of flavours. It is often billed exclusively as that ‘funky, cloudy stuff’. And sometimes it is that, which is great! But that’s not all it is. Each natural wine tastes different depending on the decisions made by the winemaker. If they want to […]
Organic vs Biodynamic vs Natural Wine – What’s It All About and What’s the Difference?
Conversations about organic wine production have become commonplace as more attention is being paid to environmentally-friendly methods of farming grapes and sustainability in agriculture. As a result, phrases such as ‘organic wine’ or ‘biodynamic wine‘ are often heard nowadays but not as often understood. So what do these terms actually mean? The key point when […]