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Christmas now being right around the corner, you are probably jumping from shop to shop, trying to find that perfect gift for that special someone. Don’t fret, we at Wine Racks have put together a list of the best and most original gifts for wine lovers and winos this Christmas. Whether you want something perfect […]

There are a good number of wine enthusiasts blogging about their love of wine but how can you separate the pro from the wino? Here are our top wine bloggers and writers we recommend you follow for the best news and tips about wine.

There has been some unexpected as well as mainstream production of wine in the past years, yet the popularity of some of those wines has been rather short-term, and other wine producing regions which have previously gone under the radar have now been forgotten.

Wine enthusiasts will all agree, not being able to remember the name of that wine tasted last summer in that small French village’s local wine bar or the 3rd one savoured at the Italian vineyard during your wine tasting journey last summer can be rather frustrating.

The deckchairs are out, the BBQ is on and the wine has been purchased. This only means one thing, summer has arrived once again. Here at Wine racks we are passionate about all things wine-related. So, If you are unsure of what to buy for those fun filled summer occasions, we have cautiously picked 9 […]

Hosting a wine party is a great way to share your passion for wine with close ones, whilst also giving you the opportunity to demonstrate and extend your current knowledge, every wine enthusiasts will know this.

English sparkling wines have come a long way in recent years; once champagne was considered the only fizz worth its weight, but gradually we’ve started to discover the treasure trove of excellent vineyards that are here on our doorstep. With summer fast approaching, there’s no better time to put a bottle of bubbly on ice, […]

You’re sat down to dinner at a fancy restaurant that you have had reserved for months. Desperately, you start scanning the food and wine menu and wondering what bottle would go best with what dish. The waiter sympathetically looks down at you as a drop of sweat falls from your brow on to the tablecloth. […]

Wine racks are a fantastic way to store wine, and great options are available on any budget. As well as looking good, they, along with good temperature control, will help to keep your wine in optimum condition, and they can be used to enhance or organise a cellar, or simply for easy access in living […]

Posted on March 2nd, 2015 Wine thermometer, £27 from The Scandinavian Shop Temperature can often be a bit of an afterthought when it comes to wine, but in order to get the most from your collection, you need to play to its strengths in order to release its true characteristics