The Ides of Marche(Post)

    The Marche is a region of central Italy that was previously ignored in favour of neighbouring Abruzzo. The red Montepulciano of the aforementioned Abruzzo has long been the staple house wine of many ...

    Forage, repurpose and re-use(Post)

    Spring’s much anticipated return to the UK could not be met with more open (albeit very pasty) arms. Especially after last week's unseasonal chill. Whilst some are only eager for the warm embrace ...

    In Conversation with Legendary Winemaker Ken Forrester(Post)

    Before the England Vs. South Africa Test at Lord's this August, we were fortunate enough to catch up with legendary South African Winemaker and cricket-fan Ken Forrester to ask him about his lifelon ...

    ​Hattingley Valley & The Best of British(Post)

    As the UK prepares to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee – celebrating the life and unprecedented reign of Her Majesty The Queen – here at The Great Wine Co., we too are celebrating the very best of Br ...

    ​Five Tequila & Mezcals to raise your Agave game(Post)

    If you are into Agave, love sipping on Mezcal, making Palomas or batching up Margaritas for when your friends come around – you may be looking at ways to raise the bar (pun intended). However, with s ...

    In conversation with Tomas Roquette at Quinta do Crasto(Post)

    Quinta do Crasto is a family-owner producer based in the Douro valley, while also making wines in the Douro Superior (upper Douro) region. They have become very well known around the world for the qu ...

    Amphora-Aged Wines(Post)

    Amphora cellar at Château Durfort-Vivens, Margaux - photo credit G&C Lurton Ancient Disposable Commodity In the ancient Mediterranean world, the amphora was the standard storage and transp ...

    In conversation with Jorge Pallarés from Martin Codax winery(Post)

    Bodegas Martín Códax was founded in 1985 and was named after the most known Galician troubadour whose medieval poems, the oldest of Galician-Portuguese language with the original music, are preserved ...

    Roaring success for London’s biggest ever wine pop-up(Post)

    Great Western Wine don’t do small; they aren’t shy and retiring wallflowers.  No, they’re bold, passionate, and out there – so the maverick idea of hosting ‘London’s biggest ever wine pop-up’ was met ...

    Mediterranean Lamb and a nice little Chianti(Post)

    Lamb – you don’t get much more ‘Easter’ than that, do you? But rather than serve with the traditional Sunday roast accompaniments, I find that an old fashioned ratatouille is the perfect match at th ...

    MIDDLE EASTERN MAGIC(Post)

    The magic of food is like fashion; ever changing, ever evolving, exploring new territories, and rediscovering old classics. Food goes hand in hand with wine, a symbiotic relationship. It’s no diff ...

    SUMMERTIME SIPPING(Post)

    Barbecues, Beaches and Picnics… By Angela Mount With teachers all over Bath looking happier by the day as their summer sojourn approaches, parents considering the challenges of entertaining their lit ...