An Introduction To: Piedmont
Peter Mitchell MW onPiedmont is possibly the most stunningly beautiful wine region in Europe and feels less ‘Italian’ than many regions further south. It also home to some of the most complex, terroir-driven wines outside of Burgundy. What makes it so special? Peter Mitchell MW takes a dive into this beautiful region.
Continue readingAn Introduction To: Sicily
Peter Mitchell MW onSicily often feels little to do with mainland Italy but is one of the most fascinating places to visit in all of Europe and home to some incredible wines. From the coast to the mountains, a new generation of winemakers are putting this oft-forgotten piece of Italy back on the map.
Continue readingAn Introduction To: The Rhône Valley
Peter Mitchell MW onThe Rhône regularly offers some of the best value fine wine in the world, along with vast amounts of cheap easy drinking. Despite this, it remains an underappreciated region by UK consumers. Peter Mitchell MW takes a look in our latest Jeroboams Education blog.
Continue readingAn Introduction To: The Loire Valley
Peter Mitchell MW onFor most wine drinkers the Loire Valley starts and stops with the Sauvignon Blanc grown in the central vineyards around the small towns of Sancerre and Pouilly-sur-Loire, but this large region deserves far more recognition. What is so special about this region? Peter Mitchell MW tells all.
Continue readingAn Introduction To: Bordeaux
Peter Mitchell MW onJeroboams Education is a new series on our blog providing you with the lowdown on the most iconic wine producing regions of the world. Led by our super buying team, Peter Mitchell MW and Maggie …
Continue readingAn Introduction To: Australia
Peter Mitchell MW onJeroboams Education is a new series on our blog providing you with the lowdown on the most iconic wine producing regions of the world. Led by our super buying team, Peter Mitchell MW and Maggie …
Continue readingI Love Italy
Peter Mitchell MW onI love Italy. I love its dramatic scenery, the honesty and passion of its people, its food and most of all its wine. Sure, there is plenty wrong with the country. The sclerotic bureaucracy, the …
Continue readingShould We Care About Who Makes The Wine We Drink?
Peter Mitchell MW onOne of the main reasons anyone falls in love with wine (as opposed to regularly downs a bottle or two– there is a difference) is its diversity and its ability to stimulate thought and emotion, …
Continue readingBouza: Time to Drink Uruguayan
Peter Mitchell MW onBouza (pronounced Boozer) is a small family owned producer with 35 hectars of vineyards planted over 4 separate vineyards, spread out over southern Uruguay. Yes, Uruguay! The estate was founded in 2000 by Juan and …
Continue readingOrange Wine: What Is It?!
Peter Mitchell MW onThere has been quite a lot of wine press attention for oranges wines over the past couple of years and they have a certain following in the UK – mostly among younger urban consumers – …
Continue readingThe Design of Wine
Peter Mitchell MW onThe following is an extract from our Spring fanzine, now available in stores. With the theme of this fanzine centering on design, it had me thinking about wine labels. Whilst the contents of the bottle …
Continue readingTides Are Turning on the Restaurant Industry
Peter Mitchell MW onFor two decades the growth in the restaurant sector has been significant, with changes in the way people treat eating out underpinning this. The real winners over this period have been the big chains, with …
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