great grog meadows
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…
A question of sulphur
A question of Sulphur…… Something which we hear from customers fairly often is “I’m allergic to sulphites, I always get a headache…
Beavers in the shop
WE ARE SORRY THAT THE SHOP IS IN A BIT OF A GUDDLE AT THE MOMENT. However,WE ARE OPEN AS USUAL pending…
Shrinking wine markets
The World of WineThe biggest wine consuming country in the world is America, however it looks like their steady increase in consumption…
Getting Old
When I started in the wine trade many decades ago there was fashion called as Beaujolais Nouveau. Never one to be swayed…
Classic Food & Wine Pairings
Oysters with Muscadet (I wouldn’t have red as it will give a metallic taste in the mouth) It is light with a salty…
Golden Prosecco (Gold Medal!)
https://www.cantineriondo.com/en/Riconoscimenti/asia-wine-trophy-2019/ https://www.greatgrog.co.uk/site/index.php/browse/champagne/sparkling-wine/our-best-selling-prosecco-detail “Riondo Collezione Prosecco is an Extra Dry Spumante, fresh and velvety with scents of Golden Delicious apple, pear and…
Harvest Time 2019
The grape harvest has started in France with a sense of urgency. The very hot July period has brought the harvest…
Rural Wine Woes
Has the lowering of the drink driving limit in 2014 had an impact? The answer is a definitive yes, but not in…
Varietal Preferences
If you reach for a glass of Sauvignon Blanc tonight you will not be alone. The majority of glasses of wine that…
Spring Wine Fair Top Sellers
Thanks so much to all our amazing Grog customers for braving the rain and coming along to our wine fair last Friday…
Vegan vs Organic
Vegan Wines?There is a real vogue at the moment in the UK for vegetarian, and indeed vegan, products. Restaurants now have to…