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Meet Australia’s most loveable winemaking star

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Laithwaite's Wine
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Last month we had the pleasure of hosting Australia’s most lovable winemaker, John Quarisa – or Johnny Q as he’s known. He was holding a special tasting for us at our HQ to show us three […]

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Tony and Barbara on 50 years of Laithwaite’s Wine

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Laithwaite's Wine
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Tony and Barbara Laithwaite

It’s been 50 years since Tony travelled from Bordeaux to England with his first case of wine in tow. Throughout September we’ve been celebrating our 50 year journey – from a tiny arch under the railway […]

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Laithwaite’s top 10 VIWs (that’s Very Important Wines)

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Laithwaite's Wine
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Our best-selling wine The Black Stump

We try a lot of wines (around 40,000 every year, but who’s counting?) But there are a few which stand out … […]

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50 years of Laithwaite’s Wine in pictures

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Laithwaite's Wine
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Laithwaite’s Wine is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Monday 9th September. Look back at some of our favourite photos from the last 50 years. […]

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Raise your glass – we’re 50 years old!

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Laithwaite's Wine
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Tony Laithwaite is celebrating 50 years in wine this September

It’s exactly 50 years since Laithwaite’s started, and we discovered the crazy-exciting world of wine; better than any other world I know, full of delights and never boring. I’ve spent a whole life trying to get everyone to join it! […]

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Afternoon Tea inspired cocktail recipes

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Laithwaite's Wine
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Add one of these cocktails to your Afternoon Tea

We’re celebrating Afternoon Tea Week with a series of cocktails that pair brilliantly with cake! […]

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How to decipher a wine label

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Laithwaite's Wine
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Learn how to read a wine label

Totally stumped by wine labels? Take a look at our guide on working out what they mean. […]

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Cool off in the heatwave with a wine slushy

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Laithwaite's Wine
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Keep cool during the heatwave by making a wine slushy

Quit your wine-ing … follow our recipes to ultimate summer refreshment! […]

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See Tony Laithwaite at Henley Literary Festival

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Laithwaite's Wine
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Tony Laithwaite's book Direct

As well as Tony’s event, we’re very excited to announce that we are one of the sponsors of the Henley Literary Festival this year […]

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Tony’s World Wine Trek: 50 years of ‘going direct’

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Laithwaite's Wine
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Tony's World Wine Trek case showcases six landmark wines from around the world

Celebrate 50 years of ‘going direct’ with six landmark styles in one special case. […]

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  • To celebrate #AppleDay we're sharing something a bit different today "..beautifully graceful and fine, almost balletic in its lightness and harmony. It's elegantly dry." That's how Master of Wine Peter Richards described @chakdowncider 🍎 It's made using the traditional method - meaning with the same fanatical attention to detail that you'll find in Champagne - to combine delicate apple flavours with a bready, brioche character. Great for a toast or as an apéritif at a dinner party, serve Chalkdown well-chilled in a flute for the perfectly elegant tipple - - - - - #champagnemethod #cider #hampshirecider #hampshireapples #apples #nationalappleday #worldappleday #englishcider #traditionalmethod #bottlefermented #bottleconditioned
  • This week we offered a helping hand to Barbara at Wyfold to get the last of the grapes picked for this vintage’s sparkling wine. Think of us when you’re popping open a bottle of the 2018 Blanc de Blancs! 🥂 - - - - - #winelife #winetasting #vinstagram #winefriends #instavino #wines #wineoftheday #winegeek #winealldayeveryday #wineglass #winebottle #photography #oenophile #winemaker #vintage #greatwine #winetime #vineyard #wyfold #englishsparklingwine #Bubbly #Fizz #Pop #Celebration #SparklingWine #traditionalmethod #luxelife #luxurywine #blancdeblancs #blancdenoirs
  • The nights are drawing in and all we want to do when we get in through the door is pour a glass of something red and settle down to a bowl of steaming hot food. Thank you so much to @cambridgecooks for sharing this photo of his slow cooked stew which he served with Château Vartely Dealu Nucului Cabernet Sauvignon 2018. We're waiting for our invitiation to dinner! - - - - - #winelife #winetasting #vinstagram #winefriends #instavino #wines #wineoftheday #winegeek #winealldayeveryday #wineglass #winebottle #photography #oenophile #winemaker #vintage #greatwine #winetime #dinnertime #slowcooker #stew #autumn #cosy #redwine #wine #cabernetsauvignon #moldova #moldovanwine #tasty #delicious #dinnerisserved
  • Ruth Chavarri Muro is the fifth generation of her family to take the helm at Bodegas @familiachavarri, a pioneering winemaking family in Rioja. They've been up and running since 1882 and were the first producers in Rioja Alavesa to have an official bottling number given to them by the Consejo. Last Sunday we opened a bottle of their silky and mellow Pagos de Tahola Gran Reserva Rioja 2009, served with a roasted leg of lamb. Only made in the best years, their Gran Reserva blends cedar and liquorice with juicy cherry and plum, plus a touch of mocha on the finish. Why not treat yourself this week? Click the link in our bio for more - - - - - #winestagram #winegeek #winelifestyle #instavin #dinnerdrinks #cheers #wineallthetime #wineing #vinovino #vinho #winelover #wine #picoftheday #inspiration #ilovewine #winewinewine #wineclub #winelabel @riojawineuk @riojawine_es #saberquiéneres #rioja #riojawine #tempranillo
  • Meet the Mazard family - the winemakers behind Domaine Saint-Damien, a lusciously dark fruited, richly spiced gem that's on its way to our cellars as we type. But we're going to let you in on a little secret ... the Mazards' wines are also on the wine list of a THREE Michelin Star restaurant and are sold for an average of £115 a bottle. But you’ll pay less than a tenth of the price for Domaine Saint-Damien, despite being made with the same grapes from the same small plot of the family’s century-old heirloom vines in southern France. Chief winemaker Jean-Pierre has had lots of local success, but is now eager to expand – without upsetting his usual buyer - so he changed the name on the label (in honour of his son Damien), and put together a preview shipment of 300 cases exclusively for you. Reserve your case by clicking the link in our bio - - - - - #winelife #winetasting #vinstagram #winefriends #instavino #wines #wineoftheday #winegeek #winealldayeveryday #wineglass #winebottle #photography #oenophile #winemaker #vintage #greatwine #winetime #winelist #finedining #southernfrance #france #frenchwine #vin #laithwaites #laithwaiteswine #redwine #finewine
  • Vincent Gourdon is a true legend in southern France. As well as training some of our best-loved winemakers - including the Cabalié team - back in the day he used to make Le XV du Président. Now, working alongside his son Arthur, he's created a soft a plummy Merlot, Vincent & Arthur. - - - - - #merlot #redwine #france #frenchwine #wineoclock #winelover #winecellar #ilovewine #winepic #winenerd #vino #wein #winery #vino #winetasting #mailorderwine #photooftheday #winewithaview #winerewards #drinkwell #wineart #vineyardlife
  • If you love a bold, fruity red with big tannins and lashings of toasty oak then look no further than Rioja Gran Reserva. Only crafted in the very best vintages, they require by law a minimum of two years’ oak ageing and then another three years in bottle. We've fallen in love with Barón de Barbón Gran Reserva 2010 from our friends at @bodegasmuriel who have become firm favourites among our customers. Their wines offer classic Rioja red fruit, spice and elegance, and this 2010 Gran Reserva comes from an outstanding vintage. Despite its nine years of ageing, it's still very fresh - a hallmark of a great Rioja. We'll be enjoying a glass tonight with a bowl of mushroom risotto 🍷 - - - - - @riojawineuk @riojawine_es #saberquiéneres #rioja #riojawine #tempranillo #wineoclock #winelover #winecellar #ilovewine #winepic #winenerd #vino #wein #winery #vino #winetasting #mailorderwine #photooftheday #winewithaview #winerewards #drinkwell #wineart #vineyardlife #redwine #spain #spanishwine #riojagranreserva
  • Last week we visited some incredibly talented winemakers at @cantina_valpolicella_negrar and we brought back this delicious Amarone della Valpolicella Corvina grapes are picked at harvest time and then dried for up to 40 days before a long and slow fermentation to create a strong, full-bodied wine with concentrated flavours of tart cherries and rich chocolate 🍒🍫 - - - - - #winetime #wine #winetour #winepic #winetrip #winenight #winallday #vin #winestore #winetoyourdoor #welovewine #amazing #winemaker #winelifestyle #somm #cork #vinoland #amarone #amaronedellavalpolicella #valpolicella #corvina #redwine #italianwine #valpolicellaclassico
  • Calling all Malbec lovers, for one week only we're offering you our legendary Opi Sadler showcase ... featuring both Opi Malbec, The Waxed Bat AND their luxury 'Reserve' edition big brothers 🦇 Winemaker Opi is known as 'The Magician' among his colleagues, and this spellbinding mix is all yours for just £8.34 🍷 - - - - - #wineoclock #winelover #winecellar #ilovewine #winepic #winenerd #vino #wein #winery #vino #winetasting #mailorderwine #photooftheday #winewithaview #winerewards #drinkwell #wineart #vineyardlife #malbec #argentina #argentinianmalbec #redwine #argentinianwine #opimalbec #waxedbat #winebox #winedelivery #wineorder
  • The nights are drawing in, the temperature has dropped, the leaves are turning and all we want to do is curl up in front of a roaring fire with a good glass of red 🍂 To make autumn just a little bit better, we're offering one lucky follower a case of our hero Black Reds and four newbies we think you're going to love just as much: 🍷 The Black Stump, Australia (x2) 🍷 Cabalié, France (x2) 🍷 The Waxed Bat, Argentina (x2) 🍷 Aluado, Portugal (x2) 🍷 Tupun Catú, Argentina (x1) 🍷 Bullfrog, France and Spain (x1) 🍷 Bajoz Roble, Spain (x1) 🍷 The Great Bonza, Australia (x1) To enter all you need to do is make sure you're following our page, like this post and tag the friend you'd most like to share a bottle with. Entries will close at midday on Tuesday 15th October. Entrants must be in the UK and aged over 18. Full Ts&Cs in the link in our bio - - - - - #wineoclock #winelover #winecellar #ilovewine #winepic #winenerd #vino #wein #winery #vino #winetasting #mailorderwine #photooftheday #winewithaview #winerewards #drinkwell #wineart #vineyardlife #redwine #blackreds #wineclub #giveaway #winwine #prize #competition
  • Is anyone else struggling today? How long until the weekend?! - - - - - #mondaymorning #mondayfeeling #mondaymotivation #winelife #winelovers #wineenthusiast #wineeducation #winegoals #winesofinstagram #winebottle #winesnob #winealldaylong #wines #winenight #beautiful #life #winelifestyle #wineplan #winesofinstagram #wineswirl #vinlife #hometime
  • Harvest is almost over and our October catalogue has arrived ... there's no denying summer is over now. Seems like the perfect time to open up a bottle of Black Stump and take a look at our newest Black Reds 🍂🍷 - - - - - #lovewine #winelove #bottle #winephotography #winemoments #winecountry #drinkwine #goodwine #winenot #drinkwine #winedrinker #instapic #winecellar #winemerchant #delicious #foodandwine #wineoclock #wineclub #sundaytimeswineclub #corks #autumn #autumnal #redwine #cosy

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Laithwaite's began in 1969, when Tony Laithwaite took a job washing bottles in Bordeaux... and fell in love with real wine and the people who make it. When he borrowed a van to share these delicious wines with friends and neighbours at home, things went so well that boutique wineries were soon queuing to take part. Today we're the UK's No.1 home-delivery wine merchant, with over 1,500 wines to choose from... including red, white and rosé, plus Champagne and sparkling, beer and cider.

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