The Corkscrew's wine blog

And Some Irish To Try   Niepoort Sásta 2020 has arrived just in time for St Patrick's Day. To coincide with its arrival and our Big Day (and also the fact it's not actually March 2020), we've decided to give away a Magnum. Be in with a chance to win this magnum with every purchase of Sásta 2020!! The winner... read more

The weekend is off to a great start, not only is the return of normality only hours away, our new Orin Swift wines have just landed and we absolutely couldn't wait any longer to share them with you. Hailed by Wine Spectator Magazine as 'one of the most influential and innovative winemakers in California’, Dave Phinney is the man behind the ... read more

For quite some time now we've been hearing (not participating) about "Dry January" and it seems it's becoming an increasingly popular trend. As a result we have seen an increase in demand for non-alcoholic wines. Thankfully the quality of non-alcoholic wines has also increased dramatically. We've added some new non-alcoholic wines to our shelves so you don't have to miss... read more

Pre Order For November 18th It's that time of year again, or at least it will be on November 18th. Even though there are 2 weeks to go, due to current shipping complications we thought it best to be prepared, so we are now accepting pre-orders for this year's release of Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2021. Traditionally Beaujolais Nouveau Day... read more

If you want to discover some new affordable high-quality wines this weekend, then look no further. We're delighted to have added The highly acclaimed Dog Point range to our portfolio. Dog Point is one of the oldest private vineyards in Marlborough, New Zealand’s premium wine-growing region and they produce outstanding top quality wines year after year. This prestigious boutique family-owned... read more

Time To Shine Happy Friday, we hope you all have a great weekend and get to recharge the batteries. It seems we could be some time waiting for the sun to shine through so this weekend we're turning our attention to sunny Spain and allowing some of its hidden gems to sparkle. There's no doubt that Rioja is the most... read more

Celebrate Albariño Week & The Arrival Of August Another Bank Holiday Weekend approaches and that in itself is a great cause for celebration. However the celebrations don't stop there, August 1st is officially International Albariño Day, but in Spain, the celebrations last the first week of August and we're more than happy to join in. Wednesday is also White Wine... read more

Celebrity Wines We've always maintained it's a wonderful world of wine, in fact, it's so appealing that being involved in the wine industry seems to be the latest status symbol among celebrities. From actors to golfers to popstars there is a growing number of the rich and famous who either own vineyards or sell their own bottles. You've probably seen... read more

It's a day for the ducks out there. If you've found yourself dreaming of driving down Highway 101, past oak-studded hillsides, green valleys and rugged coastal cliffs, you're not alone. Although we have an excuse to be daydreaming about California as our new wines have just arrived and they've given us a burst of that Friday feeling. These wines are... read more

We have selected a bunch of intriguing and aromatic red wines for the arrival of summertime, so you won’t have to give up red wines for your lighter summer meals. Thanks to their crunchy red fruit, low tannins and remarkable freshness these wines are great companions for a variety of occasions. Delicious as an aperitif (especially if chilled), they will... read more