It was no surprise that the Familia Fernández Rivera tasting at Fine Wines Direct UK was its most subscribed event, other than the annual classic Christmas knee’s up. It’s testament to the affection that the wine loving public, in and around Cardiff, have for the range on wines on offer from this iconic Spanish winery.

Owain, firstly congratulations on becoming Wales’s 2nd ever Master of Wine. What brought you to this pursuit? My uncle first introduced me to wine. Then when I was at university in Bristol, which has a long tradition of wine merchants, I started buying the odd bottle from places such as Averys and Harveys to take

As the cotton wool clouds rolled over Fine Wine Direct UK on Penarth Road something was afoot. The setting of a rather lovely summer party was being prepared, with Champagne Pommery front and centre.   After the success of last year’s wine event what better way than celebrate than to fill everyone’s glass with a

In Catalonia, food and wine evolve together. Thanks to the use of fresh and simple ingredients, pairing dishes with red and white wines becomes a delight. The best part is that inland meats, vegetables, and seafood pair beautifully with both Spanish reds and whites. Simple cooking methods, such as grilling, slow braising, and seafood stews,

The Italian Way: Pairing Authentic Regional Wines with Local Cuisine In Italy, food and wine are inseparable, and meals are a celebration. At the heart of every feast lies the culture of pairing the country’s authentic regional wines with local cuisine. The art of pairing Italian food and wine is more than a tradition; it’s

A few weeks ago we hosted our trade portfolio tasting in the Principality Stadium. The event has so many working parts that lots of preparation went into the planning. Just the logistics of getting winemakers from around the world to settle in one spot takes a herculean effort. Coupled with firing invites out to our

It may seem like madness to be thinking of wines for spring when the sky outside is greyer than an elephant’s trousers. As I looked outside at the gloom and the pouring rain before I struggled to remove myself from my pit this morning, a jaunty, crisp glass of white couldn’t have been further from

Okay, maybe that is a little dramatic as a title for my first Christmas in the wine trade, but last year was a real eye opener and gave me a wonderful insight into the fun to be had in the retail side of the business.  Leading up to the big day, most of our hospitality

Whoever said ‘Good things come in small packages’ obviously hasn’t tasting wine poured from a magnum. I mean, come on? Who doesn’t love the theatre and tiniest element of showing off that comes with large format wine bottles. There is something quite decadent about a big bottle sat on the table when there’s a gang