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

Upon opening the latest edition of Decanter wine magazine and I was delighted to find a few of our wines featuring in their awards section. There I was, sat at the kitchen island, ready to tuck into my steak and mushrooms accompanied by a glass of the delicious La Capilla Vendimia Seleccionada. When I found

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