10 Bottles of Bubbles to Pop Open this Festive Season(Post)

    Christmas is the perfect time to open a bottle of festive bubbles but that doesn’t always mean reaching for the Champagne. Whether it’s a sparkling created using the traditional method, by adding ice ...

    Wines from the Garden of France - The Loire(Post)

    If you like Sauvignon Blanc, you’ll love the Loire: this is birthplace of the world’s most popular grape, with world-beating examples from Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé and Menetou Salon. But if you’re all ...

    A Toast to the Mediterranean Summer: A Sip of Aperitivo Culture(Post)

    Get ready to wave hello to a taste of the Mediterranean as we dive headfirst into our "Dolce Vita" inspired summer.This upcoming theme, presented through blogs, banners and a vast array of content on ...

    Keeping it REAL... without the alcohol(Post)

    This January, with the Christmas decorations firmly put away and the festive celebrations a dim memory, many of us look to make some positive lifestyle changes, whether dusting off the gym kit or o ...

    Olly Smith’s Smashing Royal Wines(Post)

    Olly Smith’s column this weekend featured three wines that are available through Great Western Wine – a fizz, a rosé and a red – what a hat trick! Olly was on board P&O Cruises’ new ship Britan ...

    Skillogalee - 25 Years On(Post)

    Owner Diana Palmer talks to Angela Mount Diana Palmer, co-owner of boutique South Australian winery, Skillogalee, and wife of maverick Dave, was recently in Bath to visit the team and customers at Gr ...

    The Cosmopolitan: A cult classic cocktail(Post)

    The Cosmopolitan, often referred to as a "Cosmo," is a classic cocktail with a rich history, having graced the lips of the fashionable and sophisticated for decades. For some drinkers it remains ...

    ​The Art of Making a Whisky Highball(Post)

    As part of our month long exploration into Asian influences and cocktail culture, we’re starting off by exploring a popular Japanese way to enjoy Whisky: Whisky Highballs. Technically the highba ...

    Tried & Tested: Seared Tuna & Pinot Noir(Post)

    Ingredients (per person): 1 clove garlic (finely sliced) 1-2 spring onions (finely sliced lengthways) handful fresh coriander 1 small red chilli (finely sliced lengthways) ...

    How to make a Bloody Mary(Post)

    The Bloody Mary. It’s a drink everyone knows and yet, is still remains underrated. Is there a better savoury cocktail? Is there a better brunch-time cocktail? If you take a moment to make it prope ...

    Seven Champagnes to Savour this Christmas(Post)

    We don’t think there’s a better excuse than the festive season to pop open a bottle of Champagne. A region steeped in history, Champagne offers a truly special drinking experience when it comes to b ...

    Tasting with Trimbach(Post)

    Great Western Wine recently hosted a sell-out evening with Julien Trimbach at the Allium restaurant. Angela Mount went along to report...   A tasting of Trimbach wines is not a bad way to spend ...