The Vintage Roots Guide to Spanish Wines
Introduction Ahhh, Spain! We British love Spain – its climate, dramatic scenery, outstanding food, beautiful beaches and wonderfully w...
07 Jan
25 Sep
Champagne: A guide to storing, ageing, drinking and serving
Organic Champagne is a drink for everyone and for all occasions. It comes bone-dry, dry, medium-dry and even a touch sweet. You will fi...
19 Feb
Wine 101: How Many Glasses in a Bottle of Wine?
Have you ever wondered how many glasses in a bottle of wine there are? If you're the average person, probably not, you simply pour the ...
16 Nov
Vintage Roots – Festive Fizz blog 2017 Part 2
Prosecco “There is more to Prosecco than affordable bubbles”. However, it is clear that the popularity of Prosecco in the UK continu...
15 Nov
Vintage Roots – Festive Fizz blog 2017 Part 1
Your festive fizz – some questions answered Contents: Why is Champagne expensive? Geography Cost of land Cos...
21 Nov
What is Prosecco? Prosecco vs Champagne Battle
If you ask anyone at Vintage Roots what our favourite celebratory drink is, the answer is likely to include "Prosecco" and "Champagne"....
15 Mar
Chocolate and Wine
Pairing Wine With Chocolate Chocolate and wine pairing can be a divine experience for your senses – and with Easter nearly here, what ...
29 Jan
Matching Champagne and Food
Written by John Beveridge - Vintage Roots Everyone loves Champagne, but it’s almost exclusively consumed as an aperitif – perhaps wi...
19 Nov
English Wines are Fizzing
In recent years English quality sparkling wines have started to compete head on with Champagne, winning numerous international awards. ...
20 Oct
How to Store Wine 101 – The Basics To Get Right
You don’t need a fancy wine cellar to enjoy the benefits of keeping wine at home. A simple wine rack under the stairs or in the garage ...