Made in Italy(Post)

    Here is a selection of some of our favourite, lesser known, Italian wines. There is something for everyone here, from crisp, dry whites to rich, savoury reds. Enjoy! Cleto Sorbara Lambrusco This is ...

    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 ...

    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 ...

    The Potent Pick-Me-Up: How to Make an Absinthe Frappé(Post)

    Here is your new, old-fashioned way to enjoy Absinthe. Our next Kiosk-Cocktail takes on a refreshing serve of the Green Fairy… well, not quite, but what’s certain is that the Absinthe Frappé is an ea ...

    Five reasons to adore Alsace(Post)

    Alsace is a picturesque region of France which has its own unique personality. Separated from Germany by the Rhine, and from France by the Vosges mountains, Alsace takes in cultural influences from b ...

    Interesting Spirits - Going above and beyond in the pursuit of flavour(Post)

    I have a tricky relationship with the word Innovation. Truly innovative and unique spirits are hard to come by even though many brands will work hard to convince you otherwise. Innovation also c ...

    Weekend Edit : Where To Eat(Post)

    We all love to indulge at the weekend, that’s what all of our hard work in the week is for isn’t it? This doesn’t however, mean that we have the time to get clued up on what to do and where to eat by ...