Dive into two of the most talked about white grape varietals, New Zealand Sauvignon and Chardonnay… So, I guess it’s time to bring out the white wines right? The weather is warming up, aka wines are in the fridge and no longer in cupboards, so bring on the Sauvignon and Chardonnay am I RIGHT? History …
Mel Brown sits down with Helen Masters from Ata Rangi to discuss all things wine in our “Down In The Cellar” series. WHO DO YOU ADMIRE MOST IN THE WORLD OF WINE AND WHY? It’s too hard to pinpoint this down to just one person…. WHAT WINE VARIETY ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT FOR IT’S …
It’s PINOT NOIR month over at Specialist Cellars – a whole 31 days of celebrating all our New World Pinot Noir. That’s right – while official Pinot Noir Day is on the 18th, we love this grape SO much that we’re dedicating a whoooole month to it. After all, it is New Zealand’s flagship red …
You thought we were done eating and drinking in Brixton? No chance. This time, we’re looking away from The Laundry and towards our homeland in London: Pop Brixton. Sure, it might look like a collection of Brixton shipping containers (OK – not really, but you get the drift) – but there are GEMS to be …
Eating and drinking in Brixton: Pt.2 – Pop Brixton Food & Drink Read More »
We love Brixton. Specifically – eating and drinking in Brixton. And now, our favourites over at The Laundry have launched their weekly BYO day every Tuesday. As if you needed an excuse to pick up a delicious bottle from our Specialist bar in Pop Brixton, to enjoy alongside your meal with NO corkage charge. Of …
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We just love rosé – and New World rosé is no exception. Rose has much more to do with how it’s made than a single grape variety. So, a lot of the world’s most famous wine regions (read: Old World) have been producing rose, alongside their red and whites, for aaaages. BUT that’s not to …
It’s just round the corner – time to meet our helpful Father’s Day Gift Guide… We know dads can be notoriously hard to buy for. So, if he’s giving you the old “Don’t get me anything!” this Father’s. Day, look no further. Welcome to our Father’s Day Gift Guide, full of New World wine ideas …
Mix it up with our alternatives to Chardonnay. We’ve already ticked off some fantastic Sauvignon Blanc substitutes in the first part of our ‘alternatives’ series, here. But, we thought, why stop there? For wine lovers that favour a less aromatic white, there are heaps of options on offer. And, they don’t have to be limited …
Chardonnay alternatives: drinking outside the box Read More »
Alternatives to Sauvignon Blanc, that don’t skip out on freshness and flavour. Everyone loves a Sauvignon. In fact, we love it so much that we’re dedicating an entire month to it. But, we know that sometimes, you want to branch out. So, here’s our handy guide to the best Sauvignon Blanc substitutes on the market. …
Appellation Marlborough Wine has one goal: to protect Marlborough wine for future generations to enjoy. Oh, Marlborough Sauvignon. We owe it so much. Without this stellar white, who knows where New Zealand’s wine industry would be today. A quick recap for ya. In the 1980s, a previously ignored winemaking region began to make some SERIOUS …
Specialist Cellars has paused its virtual doors for now. We’re still open and operating at our Pop Brixton store this Summer. You can also visit us 7 days a week at The Laundry Restaurant for sublime food, wine and coffee @brixtonlaundry.
Any outstanding vouchers can be redeemed at The Laundry or Pop Brixton store. Sadly we can no longer redeem these online.
Any queries contact melanie@heist-group.com
