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 …
When wine worlds collide Part of our work here at Fine Wine Direct UK is to promote our exclusive range of wines that we import directly into the country. They have been carefully selected by Nigel, Greg and Bastien and represent the typicity of the wine regions that they hail from. Our SITT Wine Tasting …
Last week Fine Wines Direct UK hosted a golf day at the fabulous Vale Resort, Hensol, on the Wales National course in the glorious September sunshine. As is fitting for all ‘athletic’ events the day started with a hefty bacon roll and a cuppa. After registration with senior club pro Keith, the guests were …
Welcome to the world of wine! Do you love the taste of wine, but don’t know where to start in the world of wine when it comes to learning about it? You’re not alone! Many people are intimidated by wine because they feel like they don’t know enough about it. In this blog …
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Wine Advice From Jonathan Tew At the helm of our wine shop stands the wine colossus Jonathan Tew. Jonathan is the go to staff member for wine advice. His quiet, measured advice comes from over 15 years in the wine trade including stints in some Michelin-starred establishments. An Oxford man – born and bred – …
When a great opportunity arises you should grab it with both hands and the upcoming Rioja tasting featuring Bodegas Roda is such an event. This relatively newcomer – established in 1987 – continues to the push the boundaries around ‘new style’ Rioja wines. There are just four in the range – all red – and …
When you put your order in, whether it’s over the phone or via that there interweb thing, do you ever wonder of how the wine, beer, and other paraphernalia gets to you? The process is swift, methodical, and surgical-like in its precision. The order is printed out and then handed to the bonded warehouse where …
