An Introduction To: Spain
Maggie Macpherson onWe Brits love Spain. We love it so much that around 18 million of us visited the country in 2019, meaning we are the main country of origin for Spain’s tourism industry. So why do we love it so much? And, specifically, why do we love their wines so much? Maggie MacPherson tells us why.
Continue readingAn 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: Washington
Maggie Macpherson onWashington state is beautiful: it boasts wonderful coastlines, rugged mountains, desert scenes and of course, Twilight. Sadly, Washington state is often overlooked, which is mad given Washington ranks second in the US for premium wine production.
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 readingIt’s All Relative…
Maggie Macpherson onMost of us who enjoy imbibing wine have also had that daydream of upping sticks and buying a vineyard. Oh, how lovely it would be – warm summers spent perusing the vineyard, children and dog …
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.
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Maggie Macpherson onAmerica’s 33rd state, Oregon, was founded in 1859, and is best known for its wild west past, its quirky present-day traditions and its thriving food and drink culture, built around local wines. Maggie MacPherson introduces us to this wonderful region.
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 readingAt Home With: Pete Cross, The Union Club
Ben Pearson onOne of the most rewarding features of our business is meeting like-minded people and developing relationships. In these lock down times, we miss visiting our favourite people. So, we wanted to check-in with them to …
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 readingProducers at Home: Orbit Beers
James Phillips onOne of the most rewarding features of our business is meeting like-minded producers and developing relationships. In these lock down times, we miss visiting our favourite people. So, we wanted to check-in with them to …
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