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Tickled Pink. Rose in the sun and snow.
click for video Weirdly, making Rose Prosecco was illegal for the last few years. The “Prosecco” regulator thought it caused consumer confusion…
Za Za Zoom: Wine Tasting in the Covid Age
Za Za Zoom……Wine in the Covid Age What a difference a year makes. This time last year we as an independent wine…
Finish the Fino and Pass the Port
Festive Fancies I think I’m going to have to drink more Port and Sherry this year than in previous years. Not necessarily…
“Please visit the warehouse” video
Click to see a wee video of Richard welcoming you to the warehouse…
Private Virtual Events
Private Zoom Wine Tastings Fees and Costs Private events are charged at £150 inc vat flat rate for a host for the…
Don’t Panic
Brexit Panic Buying? Apparently Felixtowe is the busiest container port in Britain. There are currently a few weeks delay in ships docking…
Christmas Looms
Christmas Looms www.greatgrog.co.ukrichard@greatgrog.co.uk Phone 0131 555 0222 17 East Cromwell Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6HD Merry Christmas from Great Grog Christmas going…
All in the Mix
Ther I think a few myths need to be exploded here so we can all move on First of all, to have…
“The Past, Present & Probably the Future of the Wine Trade” 1823
I don’t know how I happened across a publication with this title, but I did. It is a thick volume by James…
How Grog began – in the Rhone
Biodynamic, Organic & sustainable agriculture reds from the Village of Vinsobres in the Southern Rhone.The “Cotes du Rhone” is lightly lighter…
Restaurants and Pubs
Restaurants & PubsHow on earth are we ever going to be able to social distance in Pubs and restaurants? In fact, what…
Wine as Food
The current situation in Scotland is rather painful; however, people who drink wine at home seem to be seeking solace in more…