Posted Tuesday, 30 March 2010 / Written by Lucy Hargreaves / Leave a comment
A 2008 Tim Adams Semillon for now, a 2007 Agricola Punica Montessu for five years' time and a 2004 Trimbach Riesling d'Alsace for ten years' time.
Posted Saturday, 27 March 2010 / Written by Lucy Hargreaves / Leave a comment
We still meet people who were not aware of this – so here’s a quick recap. As long as wine is held in the name of a private individual, who is not a wine dealer or trader, under current UK taxation rules, the Inland Revenue does not consider that holding a fine wine stock generates an income.
Posted Friday, 26 March 2010 / Written by Lucy Hargreaves / Leave a comment
Wine itself has an in-depth history; however the storage of wine does not. Over time a few simple unintentional actions have led to us gaining a great understanding of the proper conditions for storing wine.
Posted Thursday, 25 March 2010 / Written by Lucy Hargreaves / Leave a comment
The Wine Gang has been formed by five of the UK's most respected wine critics. Olly Smith of BBC1's Saturday Kitchen, Tom Cannavan of wine-pages.com, Anthony Rose of the Independent, Joanna Simon of the Sunday Times and Tim Atkin MW of the Observer.
Posted Wednesday, 24 March 2010 / Written by Lucy Hargreaves / Leave a comment
A 2006 The Millton Vineyards Clos de Ste Anne Viognier for now, a 2005 CVNE Rioja Reserva for five years time and a 2006 Barbaresco for ten years time.
Posted Tuesday, 23 March 2010 / Written by Lucy Hargreaves / Leave a comment
The Wine Gang has been formed by five of the UK's most respected wine critics. Olly Smith of BBC1's Saturday Kitchen, Tom Cannavan of wine-pages.com, Anthony Rose of the Independent, Joanna Simon of the Sunday Times and Tim Atkin MW of the Observer.
Posted Tuesday, 23 March 2010 / Written by Lucy Hargreaves / Leave a comment
The Wine Gang has been formed by five of the UK's most respected wine critics. Olly Smith of BBC1's Saturday Kitchen, Tom Cannavan of wine-pages.com, Anthony Rose of the Independent, Joanna Simon of the Sunday Times and Tim Atkin MW of the Observer.
Posted Sunday, 21 March 2010 / Written by Lucy Hargreaves / Leave a comment
There are two reasons for decanting a wine. The first is to aerate it; the second is to remove any sediment that may have collected in the bottle while the wine was ageing. Most wines don’t throw a huge deposit, but still recommended to decant as a matter of course. Unless your wine is very delicate and likely to be harmed by the effects of a little oxygen, decanting nearly always enhances a wine’s perfume and fruit.
Posted Saturday, 20 March 2010 / Written by Lucy Hargreaves / Leave a comment
Drync is the most complete app for your iPhone
Posted Friday, 19 March 2010 / Written by Lucy Hargreaves / Leave a comment
Wine Fair at the Vintner’s Hall
We are delighted to announce details of the Arblaster & Clarke Wine Fair to be held in the prestigious setting of the Vintners Hall, Upper Thames Street, London EC4V 3BG. Some of the best wineries that we visit around the world are coming over to the UK especially for the event.
Posted Wednesday, 17 March 2010 / Written by Lucy Hargreaves / Leave a comment
A 2007 Pinot Noir for now, a Barbaresco for five years' time and a 2002 Semilion for ten years' time.
Posted Tuesday, 16 March 2010 / Written by Lucy Hargreaves / Leave a comment
Spiral Cellars joins Facebook and Twitter. Follow us and become a fan, see all the latest product images and releases, keep up to date with all the latest recommendations from professionals in the industry as well as taking a peek at the fantastic new project photos uploaded.
Posted Monday, 15 March 2010 / Written by Lucy Hargreaves / Leave a comment
A Gulfi Rossojbleo for now, a Puligny-Montrachet for five years time and a Contino Reserva Rioja for ten years time.
Posted Sunday, 14 March 2010 / Written by Lucy Hargreaves / Leave a comment
The Wine Gang has been formed by five of the UK's most respected wine critics. Olly Smith of BBC1's Saturday Kitchen, Tom Cannavan of wine-pages.com, Anthony Rose of the Independent, Joanna Simon of the Sunday Times and Tim Atkin MW of the Observer.
Posted Saturday, 13 March 2010 / Written by Lucy Hargreaves / Leave a comment
Wine consumption and wine collecting in the UK is dramatically on the increase, with the average adult now drinking 12% more wine than they did just five years ago, and we’re drinking better quality and more expensive wines. Majestic has just reported a 14.4% increase in 2009 sales of fine wines on last year, now representing over 4% of retail sales.
So storing your wine under the stairs or in the garden shed will no longer do, as fine wine needs to be stored in the optimum conditions to retain its quality and flavour. Currently around 3,000 people in Britain own a Spiral Cellar, a figure that has doubled in the last 10 years, and if the current trend continues it could mean that 15,000 cellars will exist in the UK by 2030. That’s a huge increase. So with this in mind, what changes will affect the wine we drink in years to come?
Posted Thursday, 11 March 2010 / Written by Amanda Skinner of Private Cellar / Leave a comment
By Amanda Skinner, Private Cellar
Posted Wednesday, 10 March 2010 / Written by Tim Atkin / Leave a comment
Tim Atkin presents a few useful tips for when buying wine online along with ten recommended websites.
Posted Tuesday, 9 March 2010 / Written by Lucy Hargreaves / Leave a comment
This is a quick, five minute questionnaire. We'd like to hear about your memorable wine experiences. If you enter your email address, we'll enter you into the prize draw for a free case of fine wine.
Posted Saturday, 6 March 2010 / Written by Billy Harvey / Leave a comment
The Wine Gang has been formed by five of the UK's most respected wine critics. Olly Smith of BBC1's Saturday Kitchen, Tom Cannavan of wine-pages.com, Anthony Rose of the Independent, Joanna Simon of the Sunday Times and Tim Atkin MW of the Observer.
Posted Thursday, 4 March 2010 / Written by Lucy Hargreaves / Leave a comment
The Wine Gang Christmas Fair, showcasing some of the best wines the Gang has reviewed, takes place in a lively and fun atmosphere on 7th November at Vinopolis on London’s Southbank.
Posted Tuesday, 2 March 2010 / Written by Lucy Hargreaves / Leave a comment
The Wine Gang has been formed by five of the UK's most respected wine critics. Olly Smith of BBC1's Saturday Kitchen, Tom Cannavan of wine-pages.com, Anthony Rose of the Independent, Joanna Simon of the Sunday Times and Tim Atkin MW of the Observer.
Posted Monday, 1 March 2010 / Written by Lucy Hargreaves / Leave a comment
Recommendations on wines from Quintessentially Wine - dedicated to finding the most interesting, exquisite and sought after wines for its members.
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