Over recent years Pinot Grigio has become the definitive Italian grape, and by common consent the best Italian PGs come from the...
In the same way that stereotypes often have a nugget of truth at their heart, there is often a good reason for something becoming ubiquitous. ...
It is a truth universally acknowledged that you have to go to the New World to get really good value in the classic French grape ...
Like the Clan MacLeod in epic 1980s sci-fi/fantasy, Highlander, the Bougrier family have been around for a long time. But, thankfully, they don’t have that nasty...
'If I were a rich man, tra la la la la la la la la la la la la,' ...
Feeling reminscent for that day you discovered a zippy, zesty, chilled glass of Pinot Grigio was just the thing and then suffered increasing disappointment as the zip and zest seemed to fade...
A brilliant little white that offers fantastic value for money. This engaging wine flows with ripe expressive fruit while at the same time enjoying a crisp...
This Sauvignon just goes from strength to strength when it comes to great value. Achieving an astonishing standard for the price...
Keep a very close eye on this Green Fish... Why? Because this is the kind of simple Spanish white whose numbers are growing ...
The word Gufo is actually a two-syllable shortcut used by Italian barflies-in-hurry when asking for the classic white "Grecco di Tufo"....
Dolia. A refreshing Sauvignon Blanc from Gascony, SW France. But, little did we know, it is also a defunct Bishop’s seat in ...
Sometimes in life you just want to keep things simple. Your furniture minimalist, your walls whitewashed, your white wine crisp...
We know 'Gros Manseng' isn't the nicest name for a grape. In fact it sounds like...
A daydream-awakening pinch of oneself may be needed when you see the price of this smart little Gavi. However the reality is that ...
And yet another wholly distinctive white from Spain. Such is the diversity and variety available you're unlikely to find wines like them ...
One of the most sought-after white styles of the moment, Portuguese Vinho Verde is a convention in its own right: one of those wines ...
Depending on who you are and where you come from, you might say ‘Grenache’, ‘Garnacha’ or even ‘Garnatxa’ if you’re a native ...
This wine takes its name from the village of Raimat in Catalonia, a village so dedicated to wine that its streets are named after grape varieties...
All over Marlborough unusual geysers spurt manuka honey high into the air. Although initially this was a sticky nightmare for the locals...
‘THUS UZ SPAAARRGGGHHHHHTAAA!!!!!!!’ So bellowed Gerard Butler...
This is the kind of wine that seems to have something for everyone and nothing to cause anyone to dislike it. Such is its instant appeal...
Incredibly high standards of winemaking for the price. This is an astonishingly well-loved Oddbins favourite and one...
Get ready for a crashing tidal wave of people claiming they've known about Picpoul for years, have always known about it, and ...
Steeped in exciting history, this wine is like a really good Brontë novel, or maybe a Dan Brown. Dating way back to 1070, Le Chateau de la ...
An absolutely delicious classic white Burgundy, with the broad, exuberant charm typical of its 100% Chardonnay-based content. This is a...
Based in a region with a strong winemaking history, and recently overhauled by a company that is investing time, love and money into it...
Once in while a wine comes along whose anonymity sells it to those who want to be drinking something that no one else is ...
Sourced from vineyards in the historic villages of Viré and Clessé, Les Liards 2010 is alive with those crisp citrus and light floral ...
It's always handy having an Aligoté around, because sooner or later, a Burgundy fan who knows their stuff is going to ask for one...
An absolute whirlwind of a bestseller everytime we get this back into stock and a star re-inclusion to our range. Of course the proof ...
The vintner behind this lovely stuff has been named in the mighty wine reference tome, The Wine Opus, as one of Greece’s winemaking ‘rising stars’.
Do you remember that scene in American Gangster with the naked women in the factory? We were trying to imagine a similar ...
Rapier-edged, whip thin, sadomasochistic Saffer.
As Blondie said, picture this: you’re perched on the branch of an orange tree...
If you've not tried Albarino before, then you're in for a very pleasant discovery. Because this is one of the most versatile wine styles ...
There’s more to Loire valley sauvignon than Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé. Even occasionally more than just sauvignon blanc...
Question: what is crisp, herby and cleansing? No, it’s not a date with Mary Beard. It’s Chateau Croix des Bouquets, of course. Much like the controversial classicist
According to our source, Devon is known for the "Cornubian Massif". This group, who broke away from Staines in 2005, are often...
Back in the Stone Age, when German wine was all the rage, one knew all the great wines of Germany by name. And as recollection goes...
Hey! Do you like the refreshing, light charms of Pinot Grigio, but really want to take things a step further? Then stop right here, sweety, because we’ve found your perfect match...
The Cheshire market town of Macclesfield is famous for silk, Hovis, John Mayall and for having streets lined with treacle. So we were...
Let’s paint a picture. Your boss has been a jerk all week. It’s been a long Friday. It was hot all day but you were stuck at work unable...
Luis Pato is one of Portugal’s leading winemakers. Comparing him to Darth Vader seems cruel, but the force is very strong with...
Of the various “Pouillys”, this is the Loire variety, made from the well known Sauvignon Blanc grape. Pouilly-Fumé makes more than a pleasant ...
Far and away the most successful Chablis in our range over the past few years, this is loved and adored by all who try it, like it, and...
Sancerre like this one is a guarantee. A classic French white style that should by now, be known and trusted by one...
Well. When we got into the business of selling wine, little did we imagine that we would become the go-to business for Whippet lovers nationwide. But, for obvious reasons, Longview winery’s Whippet Sauvignon Blanc...
Almost every profession has a patron saint. Some are just plain weird: Adrian of Nicomedia (arms dealers), Barbara (firework makers)...
There's a lot of fuss in Chablis about a precocious new talent called Samuel Billaud, of Billaud-Simon fame. He's regarded as one of the best...
Wine is tricksy. Sometimes it makes fools of even the experts. The most famous wines made from the Fiano grape come from ...
Australian wine critic Jane Faulkner said of this wine, “I love everything about this Fiano – its enticing slippery texture, hint of white florals including honeysuckle...
All the wine books seem to give positive acknowledgement of this well-established Loire house. An Oddbins long-stander...
Domaine Long-Depaquit winery was founded in 1791 and has built a reputation as one of the top estates in Chablis. The Château itself dates from the 18th Century...
This wine is drier than Jack Dee on a desert island, having just seen a mangy mutt licking its lips after drinking the last drop of water from the ...
I like big La Butte and I cannot lie. Sir Mix-a-Lot was not talking about this wine, but he probably should’ve been. La Butte is a small...
