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How to enjoy claret from one of the world’s best château for a fraction of the price

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Laithwaite's Wine
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Reserve your case of this rare-one off elite Bordeaux L'Epiphanie de St Estèphe

What claret lover doesn’t dream of slowly uncorking a bottle from one of the truly great names? As fine wine guru Robert Parker says, the romance of pouring something from a famous château “has a grip and allure that is […]

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11 of our very best vegan wines

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Laithwaite's Wine
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One of our top-selling reds The Waxed Bat is available in our vegan wines range

What do you mean wine isn’t vegan, isn’t it just grapes? Although that might be oversimplifying it just a bit, you’d be forgiven for not knowing that some wines are off limits if you’re living a vegan lifestyle. Which is […]

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How Laithwaite’s old wine crates are helping children learn life skills

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Laithwaite's Wine
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Upcycling wine crates

Pupils from a special school in Reading have visited Laithwaite’s headquarters to sell items made from recycled wine crates. Staff began their Christmas shopping on Wednesday 5th December, buying bird and bug boxes, trays, shoe racks and book marks from […]

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Tony’s Diary: My first big lesson in how to buy wine

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Laithwaite's Wine
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Tony Laithwaite in France during the early days of his business

Take a trip down memory lane with this excerpt from Tony’s memoirs, published next April to celebrate 50 years since he brought those first few cases of claret back to Britain. We join the story with our hero taking on […]

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Meet the winemaker behind the world’s best Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Laithwaite's Wine
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Rapaura Springs Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

At the age of 16, when his friends were contemplating careers in finance and law, Matt Thomson already had his heart set on wine. “I was an unusual kid I guess,” he chuckles while explaining how, as a teenager, he […]

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5 of our best Champagnes, Proseccos and English Sparkling Wines to pop open at New Year

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Laithwaite's Wine
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After all that hard work, planning and cooking, Christmas is over for another year and we can start looking forward to 2019. Whether you’ve been invited to a huge party or are planning on spending the night curled up on […]

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Christmas cocktail recipes to get the party started

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Laithwaite's Wine
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Christmas Moscow Mule cocktail

Christmas party season is now in full swing which no doubt means mountains of mince pies will be consumed, Wham will be played on repeat and your colleagues will start wearing garish jumpers to work. Every year we go through […]

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What wine should you drink with your Christmas dinner?

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Laithwaite's Wine
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What wine should you drink with your Christmas dinner?

Whether you cook a huge turkey, a joint of ham or a roasted goose, you still need to know what wine you should drink with your Christmas dinner. There are so many options that sometimes choosing wines for your Christmas […]

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Tony’s Diary: I’ll be drinking a sentimental Saint-Emilion on Christmas Day

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Laithwaite's Wine
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Tony and Brigitte enjoy a glass of wine during a recent visit to Chateau Guibeau

I just dug out a couple of seriously old bottles for my family this Christmas… one is a 1975, the other might be older, maybe even a ‘66. Can’t tell till I see the cork. I’m an old guy so […]

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How to make the perfect mulled wine this Christmas

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Laithwaite's Wine
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How to make perfect mulled wine

It’s official – December is here and we can finally start talking about Christmas without adopting a hushed tone and checking over our shoulder to make sure the Grinch isn’t nearby. From carols around the Christmas tree to endless boxes […]

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  • For years Will Laithwaite (often referred to as the rogue brewer in the family) has been nagging his dad about starting up a beer club. Well, he finally managed to persuade Tony and Brew Republic is the result. To celebrate the Bank Holiday they’re offering £15 off your first case of beers when you subscribe! Just enter the code FBLW15 at the checkout when placing your order, follow the link in our bio for more. Oh, and cheers! 🍻 . . . #brewrepublicuk #craftbeer #craftbeerlover #craftbeerlife #craftbrew #craftbeersofinstagram #beertime #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #instabeer
  • On Sunday Heather from our Theale shop will be heading to the stunning Ufton Court for the @uftonweddings fair 💐 If you're planning a wedding why not go along and find out about our wedding wine offers 🥂 . . . #weddingwine #weddingfair #gettingmarried #winestagram #winegeek #winelifestyle #instavin #dinnerdrinks #cheers #wineallthetime #wineing #vinovino #vinho
  • Another Bank Holiday is on the way and we’re hoping for sunshine so we can invite some friends over for a BBQ! To help you celebrate National BBQ Week (starting 27th May) we’re giving away a case of our BBQ Hero red wines, packed full of big, bold black reds in your favourite style. Featuring the luscious and spicy Dark Corner Durif Shiraz, Malbecs tailor-made for steaks in the form of Armando H and House of Fun, best-seller Rex Mundi, deeply red-fruited Bambera de Barbadillo and our brand-new Black Silk - aptly named and made from the Feteasca Neagra grape. To win all you need to do is FOLLOW our account, LIKE this post and TAG the friends you’ll be inviting over for a BBQ. For full Ts&Cs click the link in our bio . . . #showusyourbottles #wineoclock #winelover #winecellar #ilovewine #winepic #winenerd #redwine #blackred #bbq #barbecue #summerwine #giveaway #competition #shiraz #syrah #grenache #malbec
  • On a recent trip to Italy our team paid a visit to Cantine Federici where Castel del Lago winemaker Matteo Bernabei has been working on some new bottles for us to try. We spotted this little dish filled with corks and it made us wonder what you all do with your old corks. Do you throw them away or turn them into art for your home? . . . #winelife #winetasting #vinstagram #winefriends #instavino #wines #wineoftheday #winegeek #winealldayeveryday #wineglass #Italy #Tuscany #corks #corkart #upcycle #wineart
  • We’re at the @sundaytimeswineclub Vintage Festival today! Head over to their account and give them a follow for all the photos, videos and more from the day 🍷#vintfest19
  • Happy #WorldMoscatoDay 🍇 This sweet, fruity and floral wine is light in alcohol and is perfect for summer sipping on the patio (but equally excellent sitting inside watching the rain!) We’ve got a thirst-quenching rosé and two delicious bubblies for you to choose from if you fancy celebrating with a glass or two this evening . . . #muscat #muscatel #moscato #sweetwine #wine #sparklingwine #winelife #winelovers #wineenthusiast #wineeducation #winegoals #winesofinstagram #winebottle #winesnob #winealldaylong
  • It seems simple, white wine goes in the fridge while red is left at room temperature. Right? Wrong! Here’s Guy from @laithwaites_wine_school to explain why he often like his whites a little warmer and his reds slightly chilled. . . . #winewednesday #wednesdaywisdom #winewisdom #wednesdaywinewisdom #winesday #wineschool
  • If you love wine and cheese as much as we do make sure you head along to the brand new Cheese & Wine Academy run in partnership with @paxtonscheese at The Vintage Festival next weekend. Dan Bliss and Alan Watson will be breaking all the rules, explaining why they hate red wine with cheese and suggesting their perfect pairings. Make sure you've booked your tickets online to avoid disappointment 🧀 . . . #VintFest19 #winelife #winelovers #wineenthusiast #wineeducation #winegoals #winesofinstagram #winebottle #winesnob #winealldaylong #cheeseandwine #ilovecheese #cheeselover
  • Repost from @laithwaitesglos and Wine Adviser Ian’s wine of the week ... Tenuta Albrizzi Cabernet Sauvignon Primitivo 2015 🍷 From the heel of Italy, Puglia. It’s a rich, plummy red that marries local star Primitivo with International Classic Cabernet Sauvignon. A dark, spicy, oak aged red made by a champion winemaker of the region . . . #italianwine #primitivo #puglia #cheltenham #gloucester #gloucestershire #winetasting #brockworth #winestagram #winegeek #winelifestyle #instavin #dinnerdrinks #cheers #wineallthetime #wineing #vinovino #vinho
  • Tuscany’s Barbanera family have been proudly making wine since 1938. In the renowned Valdichiana region, the Barbanera Family have established a reputation for stellar quality. Sofia Barbanera’s Vecciano was even rated ‘Best Red Wine in Italy’ by the country’s leading wine writer. We'll be joined by producers from Barbanera Vini at The Vintage Festival this year, come and try their wines for yourselves at Stand 55 . . . #VintFest19 #winestagram #winegeek #winelifestyle #instavin #dinnerdrinks #cheers #wineallthetime #wineing #vinovino #vinho
  • With another Bank Holiday on the horizon we’re dreaming of long sunny days and cool refreshing drinks. To prepare we asked Greg Roberts who teaches our wine and spirits courses to show us how to make a classic cocktail - The Tom Collins. Gin, lemon, sugar syrup and soda water, it’s the perfect long drink to enjoy over the long weekend! . . . #WednesdayWisdom #CocktailRecipe #CocktailClass #Gin #TomCollins #Mixology
  • With another three days off next weekend there will be plenty of time to enjoy a few glasses of wine🍷 Our May catalogue should have dropped through your letterbox last week so take a look through and stock up to make sure you've get plenty of vino for the Bank Holiday 🍾 . . . #winelife #winelovers #wineenthusiast #wineeducation #winegoals #winesofinstagram #winebottle #winesnob #winealldaylong #BankHoliday #longweekend #May #spring #bbq

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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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