5 Reasons to Drink Chile in 2017

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Laithwaite's Wine

Beth Willard, one of our intrepid wine buyers, has recently returned from her adventures in Chile. Here are her top five reasons you need to get the delicious and exciting wines of Chile in your glass right now! 1. […]

Visiting Rioja and our 7 favourite winemakers & bodegas

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Laithwaite's Wine

Must confess, I came to Rioja expecting something pretty ‘trad’ … deserted vineyards baking under the hot sun and sleepy barrel halls where wines are quietly aged for years, sometimes decades. Followed by a super-chewy lamb chop for tea. So […]

Put a cork in it! Discover how to save more of your wine with our 5 handy tips…

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Laithwaite's Wine

Did you know that the average British household throws away about two glasses of wine a week? That’s 624 million unloved bottles across the country every year! Our new campaign Save Our Wines has one simple mission: to save your […]

Wine and climate change in the UK – From Margaux to Margate and Château Petrus to ‘Château Peckham’

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Laithwaite's Wine

New study reveals how Britain could be a major wine producer and exporter by 2100 Central and East England primed to produce Sauvignon Blanc Edinburgh and Elgin could be the new home of […]

VIDEO: Windsor Great Park Vineyard – sparkling wine harvest 2016

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Laithwaite's Wine

Harvest for the latest vintage of sparkling wine has just been completed at Windsor Great Park Vineyard, under the auspices of the greatest château of them all, Windsor Castle. Join us for a look behind the scenes in this latest […]

Infra-red wine – Laithwaite’s Wine launches first ever ‘Tasting in the Dark’

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Laithwaite's Wine

Laithwaite’s Wine puts wine aficionados’ senses to the ultimate test with ‘Tasting in the Dark’ … Wine buffs may think it’s easy to spot a Sauvignon Blanc from a Pinot Grigio, or indeed a white from a rosé, but what […]

Regional Pairings

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Laithwaite's Wine

Deep fried Mars Bar? You need a Valpolicella with that! In a bid to get Britons more likely to sample of some of the nation’s most celebrated and unusual culinary creations, our taste experts have created the first ever […]

Easy Prosecco cocktails you can make in minutes

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Laithwaite's Wine

It seems everyone loves a glass of Prosecco. The must have fizz of the moment is as well suited to a cheeky afternoon glass as it is to a wedding toast … or even celebrating getting the kids back to […]

There’s gold in them there hills!

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Laithwaite's Wine

Where do you go if you want the most exciting, authentic, handcrafted wines for under £10 a bottle in France! Head south. To the area the locals call the Midi and maps call Languedoc-Roussillon. Follow that 2CV … The thing […]

Best wines for weddings – and how much you’ll need

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Laithwaite's Wine

Weddings expert John Kemp shares his top tips on what kind of wine to choose for your big day and how to calculate the amount you’ll need … OK, this is something you mustn’t get wrong. Yes, yes, the love […]

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