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Sherry – A brief Introduction!(Post)
Sherry is a fortified wine made from white grapes which can only be produced in Jerez-Xérès-Sherry D.O, in Andalucia, South West Spain. Sherry is the oldest D.O of Spain, Jerez-Xérès-Sherry D.O, ...
Discovering Priorat: An introduction to the Wine Region(Post)Located in the heart of Catalonia, Priorat is one of Spain’s most renowned and historic wine regions. Nestled between the coastal mountains and the Elbro River, the region is characterise ...
Wines of South Africa(Post)In response to the COVID pandemic, the South African government imposed one of the strictest lockdowns of the world which almost crippled the South African wine industry, bringing many growers close ...
Eat Spain, Drink Spain Month!(Post)With Spain being so popular, and the area of Rioja having it's own month (October) we are now delving into Eat Spain-Drink Spain November! Which so far, with a great virtual Spanish wine ta ...
Festive Team Drinks Guide 2023(Post)Genuinely our favourite time of year; time to embrace the warmth and joy of the holiday season with some delightful drinks and much more from our team at Ellis Wharton Wines.Whether you are plann ...
Ribera Del Duero(Post)So where is the Ribera Del Duero? Located in the Upper Duero Valley Ribera is in the Castilla y Leon region of Spain which offers a continental climate cut off from any maritime influence by a ha ...
A Visit to the Heart of Champagne – The Champagne Academy 2025(Post)L'Academie du Champagne, or 'The Champagne Academy' was established in 1956 to recognise the UK and Ireland as key markets, and to foster the appreciation of Grande Marque Champagne through education ...
New Year at EWWines!(Post)EWWines are planning our ticketed events for 2023 and will introduce our line up and discuss what makes the perfect tasting evening in this blog episode. We also love to create and host bespoke ta ...
Exploring Wines of South Africa: Embracing Integrity and Sustainability(Post)South Africa, famous for its breathtaking landscapes, rich culture and diverse wildlife also boasts a flourishing wine industry which here at EWWines we will be celebrating on March 22nd with a Win ...
Dry January 2025!(Post)A very happy New Year from us all at EWWines! We hope you celebrated in style and had a fantastic Christmas full of many tasty treats and fun-filled celebrations with your loved ones. While we obviou ...
English Wines(Post)Our English climate is particularly marginal for wine production, including some of the of coldest growing regions in the world and with weather conditions that tend to vary significantly by vintage.
Sake, A beginner's guide(Post)There are many styles of sake, all delicious, but in the UK this is a product that is sadly widely avoided and not consumed. We will attempt to break down the barriers in this short blog, designed to ...
The Wines of Northern Italy(Post)This blog will guide you across a few of the regions of Northern Italy from the Dolomites south to the Mediterranean and highlight for you some of our hand selected range. These fantastic and dive ...
Summer in a Glass!(Post)Summer is most definitely upon us. To celebrate, this blog will focus on the corners of our list that we think offer that “Summer in a Glass Feeling” i.e. maximum fun no matter what your budg ...
Pet Nat Wines - an introduction(Post)Firstly, what is Pet Nat? Pet Nat stands for Pétillant-Naturel (natural sparkling) which is a term for practically any sparkling wine made from the ancestral method. This method is believed to be ...
Vegan Wines(Post)It would be completely logical to believe all wine is vegan friendly? After all, what could be more vegan friendly than a drink made from crushing and or pressing grapes you have picked from your ...
A Focus on: Foursquare Distillery(Post)This blog piece will focus on Foursquare. We are long-term lovers of everything Foursquare at EWWines; they are one of the few remaining independent, family-owned producers in the Caribbean.This ...
Introduction to Scottish Whisky(Post)Scotch whisky, a spirit steeped in history and tradition which has captivated the palates of the world. In this blog post, we will embark on a journey through the realms of Scotch whisky, unravel som ...
Californian Wine: The New Wave(Post)(Photo by Tyke Jones on Unsplash) California needs no introduction from us – it is the premier wine region of the United States, responsible for over 80% of all U.S. wine production. If Califor ...
Spring has sprung; Rose is Not Just for Summer!(Post)Finally, there is hope for an early BBQ! It is a little lighter, warmer and less damp, thank goodness for that! This blog will explore rose wine, the basics of how rose wine is made and focus on ...
Madeira Wines(Post)In a sentence, Madeira wines are fortified wines made on the Portuguese Islands of Madeira which lie in the Atlantic Ocean 700 miles off the coast of West Africa.This blog episode will explore Made ...
Wines of Portugal(Post)We are delighted to have been selected for the wines of Portugal campaign #juneisforindies for 2022 who’s aim is to promote Portuguese wines in the independent retail sector. Overview of Portu ...
Spotlight on: Domaine Arretxea(Post)Michel Riouspeyrous is a native Basque. He met his Alsatian future wife Thérèse while on a charity mission to Africa. On their return to France, they got married and decided to start their own domain ...
Ultimate Summertime Drinks(Post)Nothing tastes better than drinks in the summertime! Wanting some inspiration for Wimbledon friendly drinks suggestions? Whether you are surrounded by friends and family, enjoying a picnic in be ...
Chateau Tour des Gendres, Bergerac(Post)Luc de Conti is the third generation of an Italian family that settled just south of Bergerac in southwest France in 1925 and set up an agricultural business. Luc inherited some old vines and plan ...
Port: Not just for Christmas!(Post)Port shouldn’t be relegated to only Christmas but celebrated for what it is: one of Europe's great classic wines. What makes Port so appealing is the diverse range of styles across and with it th ...
Introduction to Burgundy(Post)Burgundy is one of the most famous wine regions of the world and is close to our hears at Ellis Wharton Wines. It is easy to see why; Burgundy is a gastronomic paradise which producing many of the wo ...
EWWines Valentines Blog(Post)We couldn’t agree more with the above sentiment (admittedly slightly doctored for the needs of this blog!) Valentine’s is a great time to celebrate love near and far so enjoy those specia ...
Rioja Month at EWWines(Post)We love Rioja at EWWines as does the whole of the UK; our thirsty island is Rioja’s biggest export market! In 2019 the UK accounted for a third of all Rioja wine exported, or just over 29 million ...
Rioja Month!(Post)Rioja MonthOctober is Rioja month! As a single day to celebrate this delectable and historical wine region would not be long enough.When one say the word ‘Rioja’, it primarily makes me t ...
Barossa Valley, Australia(Post)The Barossa region is home to many of Australia's historic vineyards and oldest vines. The region is one of the worlds iconic wine regions which now boasts more than 150 wineries and over 550 gro ...
Christmas Festive Suggestions 2021(Post)Whether getting set for a big family Christmas or gearing up for an intimate event we think it is important to be selective with your festive tipple, to be enjoyed responsibly (or not – it is Chris ...
Ribera Del Duero and Bush Vines(Post)We are celebrating Ribera del Duero at EWWines this February. This region in Northern Spain is known for its extremes of temperature and world-famous bold red wines. We have previously publishe ...
Riesling in Germany Part 2(Post)We are once again celebrating all things German Riesling this July at EWWines with the 31 Days of German Riesling campaign. We are big fans of German Riesling - it is highly aromatic with lip smac ...
Exploring The Unconventional: Orange Wines (Post)In the world of wines, there exists a realm of flavours and hues beyond the traditional red and white wines we are accustom to. One such intriguing and unconventional member of the wine world is oran ...
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EWWines Info(Page)Ellis Wharton Wines was set up by Charles Wharton in 2005, with the aim to sell fine wines and spirits around Conrwall and beyond. Coming up to the 20th anniversary of EWWines, with a large war ...
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