A few weeks ago we embarked on a brief – but perfectly formed – visit to the winery, La Commanderie de Peyrassol. Members of our team were joined by some customers interested in increasing their knowledge and understanding of the burgeoning Provence rosé rollercoaster that we all seem to be enjoying the ride on. It …
Apologies, as I’m about to clamber onto my soap box again and have a little rant about new government legislation coming in on August 1st. After many tough years, hospitality has to jump through another financial hoop imposed by a seemingly apathetic government. As the cost of living teeters on the brink, we have another …
Hip, hip, hip hooray. The weather has certainly taken a turn for the better and there is a mad scramble in the supermarket for barbecue suitable items. We love setting fire to food in this country – a miracle when you consider our climate – but we seem to have an appetite for a big …
A few week’s ago we were delighted, and honoured, to welcome the Ambassador of Republic of Kosovo, his Excellency Mr Ilir Kapiti, along with the Rt Hon Stephen Doughty, Labour MP for Cardiff South and Penarth, and Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and International Development) and the Rt Hon Nick Thomas-Symonds, Labour MP for …
A couple of weeks ago colleagues Greg and Bastien took to the skies and headed for Argentina. I should point out that they did board a plane, otherwise their arms would have been very tired indeed… what, with all that flapping about! Anyhow, I digress. The purpose of the trip was to visit a supplier …
A while back we got a range of wines new to me from the Ribera del Duero region in Spain and I was intrigued. And as you all know I rather like trying to find my new favourite thing. The wines in question are from Finca La Capilla and can be found in the picturesque …
Are You Doing Dry January? I suppose I should address the elephant in the room when working for a wine company – the relatively recent development of ‘Dry January’. As long as there is a sun in the sky some people will feel awful about themselves after Christmas overindulgence. When a water biscuit is topped …
Celebrate good times, come on! Last Christmas we had to deal with the shock of another sudden Covid lockdown. The impact on the hospitality trade was drastic. All the pre-planning had gone out the window with staffing and stock levels already predetermined which led to a mad scramble of trying to readjust to the new …
We try and get involved with hosting wine tastings wherever possible. It also gives us the perfect excuse to show off to our clients and customers. If the past few years have taught us anything, getting close-up and personal is a privilege more than a right. Standing in a room full of people chatting and …
If there was ever a region that captured the heart of the Welsh public, it is the Spanish region of Rioja. Ever since the wonderful wines were brought into the country, helped in no small part to Nigel O’Sullivan, founder of Fine Wines Direct UK, who, through his long-standing relationship with Marques de Caceres and …
