

Discover our best-selling Rosé wines: A style guide and our customer's favourites
Explore our expert guide to the finest rosé wines, featuring exceptional selections from renowned wine regions across Europe. Whether you're seeking crisp and refreshing styles, bold and structured options, or unique expressions from up-and-coming producers, our blog highlights the rosé wines that our customers love. Learn about the distinct characteristics of each style, discover perfect pairings, and find your next favourite bottle.




Ribera del Duero: A land where extremes shape exceptional wines
Ribera del Duero, nestled along the Duero River in northern Spain, is a region where nature's extremes combine to create unparalleled quality wines. With its unique combination of challenging climate, diverse soils, ancient vines, and passionate people, Ribera del Duero offers a distinctive terroir that continually produces wines of remarkable complexity and character.




Dictador: Redefining luxury rum with art and innovation
With over a century of expertise, Dictador has cemented its place as one of the world’s most prestigious rum producers. Blending Colombian heritage with cutting-edge craftsmanship, Dictador goes beyond exceptional spirits. It’s a brand that fuses luxury, art, and innovation.




Journey to the Soul of Cuba with Ron Santiago De Cuba Rum
When it comes to Cuban rum, few names evoke as much admiration as Ron Santiago de Cuba. This exceptional rum hails from Cuba’s oldest working distillery and is crafted exclusively from sugarcane grown in the Oriente region in the South-East of the island. Known for its tropical climate, this area is ideal for producing smooth, complex, and well-balanced rums. Those fortunate enough to sample Ron Santiago De Cuba quickly understand why it is often considered one of Cuba’s best kept secrets!




Gusbourne: England’s leading vintage-only wine producer
Gusbourne is a leading name in English winemaking, celebrated for their exceptional sparkling wines crafted exclusively from grapes grown on their Kent and West Sussex vineyards. Their commitment to sustainable practices and attention to detail results in wines that capture the character of each growing season. With a range of sparkling and still wines to explore, Gusbourne stands as a benchmark for English wine excellence.




Tito’s Handmade Vodka: The Story of America’s Original Craft Vodka
Tito’s Handmade Vodka is more than a brand; it’s a story of passion, perseverance, and a pioneering spirit. From humble beginnings to global recognition, Tito’s reflects the hard work and vision of its founder. Each bottle represents a commitment to quality and the drive to turn dreams into reality.




Dom Pérignon's tribute to Jean-Michel Basquiat: Heritage and Renewal
Dom Pérignon celebrates the art of assembling through a special edition of Vintage 2015 in tribute to the late artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. A singular collection of three bottles pairing with giftboxes recomposing Basquiat’s renowned "In Italian" painting.




Reimagining Chianti wines
Chianti Classico is a wine region that has continuously embraced change and innovation, evolving from its rustic past to producing some of the world's most prestigious wines. As it introduces stricter quality standards, focuses on native varietals, and adopts new geographical distinctions (UGAs), Chianti Classico is poised to enhance its reputation and influence global wine trends. In this piece to celebrate World Chianti Day, Elif Suzmecelik, Deputy Store Manager at our Bath store, unpacks all the developments.


PROSECCO A CHANGE IN STYLE
In this blog piece we delve into the world of Prosecco ahead of National Prosecco day on 13th August. Ana Jackson MW explores the lush vineyards of Conegliano Valdobbiadene to the unique Rive and Cartizze selections. We discover what makes Prosecco a global favourite and how to best enjoy it with food pairings.




THE BALVENIE RELEASES FOUR NEW LIMITED-EDITION SINGLE CASK EXPRESSIONS
The Balvenie has unveiled 'A Collection of Curious Casks,' featuring four new limited-edition single cask whiskies, including 14 and 18-year-old expressions. In this piece we explore the artistry of these unique casks and what makes them so special.


Rioja's Response To Climate Change: Changing With The Change
Elif Suzmecelik, our Deputy Store Manager in Bath, was recently lucky enough to spend four days in Rioja as a guest of the Consejo Regulador of Rioja. In this piece, she shares her insights about the region and what is on the minds of those working in the industry there.


1844 – Evermore: Here’s to 180 Years of Penfolds
Penfolds Wine Estate, established in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold, is one of Australia's most renowned and historic wineries. Located in South Australia, Penfolds has built a reputation for producing some of the world's finest wines, blending tradition with innovation.


The Diversity of Bordeaux wines for today’s consumer
Bordeaux's wine scene is undergoing a notable shift, attracting a younger audience while retaining its traditional charm. Technological advancements in vineyard practices and winemaking are enhancing quality and diversity. In this piece, Ana Jackson MW, our Head of Wine Business Development, takes us through all the latest developments.


A Cognac Deep Dive – The 6 Cru’s
In this article Sam Wilson, our Soho store manager, dives into the world of Cognac. We discover the unique characteristics of the six designated Crus, from the prestigious Grande Champagne to the approachable Bois Ordinaire. Latterly we explore how to enjoy Cognac, whether neat, paired with food, or in cocktails.


Unlocking Bordeaux 2023: A Guide to En Primeur Releases
As the world of wine is gearing up for the 2023 vintage release from the châteaux of Bordeaux, critics and buyers alike have descended on the region to assess the quality of the wines, including our head buyer, Jeremy Lithgow MW. While we await his return and his views on the vintage as a whole and which wines have excelled, we have mapped how En Primeur works, and why it’s worth getting involved.


Aquavit – Exploring the Nordic Spirit
Aquavit is more than just a fiery spirit from Scandinavia to be taken as a shot. Great with food, increasingly exciting in cocktails, the spirit from our Nordic cousins is justifiably experiencing a renaissance. Here our Soho store manager and guru of all things spirits, Sam Wilson, explains why Aquavit is such a great drink.


Limited Edition Releases from Pioneering Blackwater Distillery
Blackwater is a pioneering whiskey maker based in rural County Waterford. They are focused on what goes into making the liquid, rather than the emphasis on development in cask. With spellbinding results. As they release three new small batch craft whiskies exclusively through Amathus, we learn about how they got going and what inspires them.


Ana Jackson MW joins Amathus Drinks
Ana Jackson MW has recently joined Amathus Drinks as head of Wine Business Development. Ana has more than 20 years’ experience in the wine trade and is our second Master of Wine. Here she tells us about her wine journey so far and the wines she is enjoying from our portfolio.