Picking Rosés in February(Post)

    It’s that time of year again when everywhere you look shop displays are cascading with inadequate gifts and a plethora of cards which, despite being many in number, offer few in choice. Here at ...

    World Martini Day Pairings(Post)

    World Martini Day is nearly upon us!At first glance, Martinis are deceptively simple. Look closer though and you’ll find that the search for an impeccably made Martini combines cocktail making skills ...

    A Negroni Love affair (Post)

    I can’t remember the first time I tasted a negroni, but it was probably a boozy after work session in the 80’s. The Negroni is well known as the bartender’s favourite tipple. Although I was working ...

    Christmas Cocktail Recipes(Post)

    Brandy Alexander 50ml Remy Martin VSOP 25ml Mozart Chocolate Cream Original 25ml Double cream Dusting of chocolate powder Method Serves: 1 serving ...

    Sipping on Vermouth like Wine(Post)

    Vermouth is a beautiful marriage of wine, spirit, herbs, roots, flowers and spices, delicious sipped neat over ice, served long as a spritz and the backbone of some of the oldest and greatest ...

    How to make a great Negroni(Post)

    The Negroni, revered by enthusiasts, inexplicably bitter to the naysayers and whose ruby red charm is synonymous with the Italian Riviera, the Aperitivo hour and is one of Gin’s most iconic cocktai ...

    Vermouth Day(Post)

    Mark your calendars and circle the date - March 21st will mark the inaugural Vermouth Day. It's a day in which fortified wine lovers raise a toast, make a cocktail or two and collectively join in a s ...

    How to make a Dirty Martini(Post)

    As we celebrate all things savoury this month – what better way to start than with the iconic Dirty Martini!?We’re hooked on Dirty Martinis right now and we’ve been splashing olive brine into coupe g ...

    Navigating Vermouth - a guide to understanding wine based aperitifs(Post)

    Whether you're a novice to this versatile fortified wine or a seasoned enthusiast seeking to broaden your understanding, this deep dive will provide valuable insights. Here, we will illuminate the es ...

    Savoury Spring Cocktails to Make with your Leftover Herbs(Post)

    Spring is here! And its much-anticipated return could not be met with more open (albeit very pasty) arms. While some are eager to welcome the warm embrace of sunnier longer days, beer gardens and pic ...

    Cosy Up - The Perfect Wines for a Winter Casserole(Post)

    By Angela Mount It’s that time of year again, when the frost has begun to set in, and it’s dark by the time you’ve walked outside of the office, so with this winter chill here to stay, it’s time our ...

    ​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 ...