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

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