This May we celebrate all things English with rich offerings from nature such as asparagus, new Jersey Royal potatoes, wild garlic, spring onions and the first strawberries of the season. So, what better way to enjoy the month and welcome the long-awaited warmer weather, than with an array of wines which evoke Spring, starting with delightful glass of sparkling English wine.
By Luisa Welch, AWE Argentina’s winemaking history Argentina is famed for its bold and fruity reds, and rightly so. With its sunny summers and the snow-capped Andes mountains providing not just a stunning backdrop, but also natural irrigation, Argentina has become one of the most dynamic winemaking countries. Today, Argentina produces some of the best…
By Luisa Welch, AWE The picturesque Loire Valley region is not only known for its historical castles and abbeys, delicious food and gastronomical specialities, but also for its excellent wines. Located in a special corner of France along the country’s longest river, and part of the UNESCO World Heritage, the Loire Valley is overflowing with…
By Luisa Welch, AWE It’s February, love is in the air – you need a wine to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Though any night you open a great bottle is a celebration, an excuse for splashing out on something special, and Valentine’s Day just happens to be an excellent excuse to indulge. There is nothing quite…
By Luisa Welch, AWE It’s January, it’s cold, and you might already be wavering about you New Year Resolutions. If one of your resolutions is to drink better wines, why not consider drinking healthier wines too? You may well ask if there is such a thing as ‘healthier’ wines: organic, vegetarian or vegan perhaps. January…
By Luisa Welch, AWE It’s that time of year when I start popping corks. As the festivities approach, I find myself looking for a good bubbly, to enjoy on my own or to share – sometimes reluctantly – with friends and family. Aperitif If, like many others, you are ready to ring the changes from…
