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videoWine Wednesday - Velfrey NV Sparkling
🍇𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 #𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫! Meet Andy and Sophie from Velfrey Vineyard in Pembrokeshire for a BTS look at harvest time. They're picking Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir grapes for their award-winning Velfrey NV Traditional Method sparkling white wine. 🥂 #WineWednesday #VelfreyVineyard #WelshWine #SparklingWine #WineWednesdayTakeover #BTS
videoWine Wednesday - Tenuta San Guido
🍷 Join us for Wine Wednesdays as Neil takes us on a journey to the renowned Tenuta San Guido estate in Italy. Discover the story behind their iconic Sassicaia wine and get a taste of Le Difese, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese with hints of luxury oak. This wine offers Bordeaux-like character at a fraction of the price. Cheers to discovering extraordinary wines! 🍇 #WineWednesday #TenutaSanGuido #LeDifese #WineLovers #WineWednesday #WineWednesdays #TenutaSanGuido #Sassicaia #ItalianWine #CabernetSauvignon #Tuscany #SuperTuscan #FineWines #WineTasting #WineLovers #WinePairing #WineTime #JonAndNeil #NeilAndJon #TheBoys
videoWine Wednesday - Vina Arana Gran Reserva
🍷 Join Jon and Neil for #Win Wednesday as they explore the iconic Rioja Alta from the House of La Rioja Alta. They're tasting the Vina Araña, a 2015 Grand Reserva with traditional aging in American oak barrels. The result? A beautiful, old-school Rioja with notes of coconut, red and dark fruits Cheers to a fantastic wine find! 🍇 #WineWednesday #RiojaAlta #GrandReserva #WineAdvice #WineTasting #WineKnowledge #FineWinesDirectUK
videoWine Wednesday - St Hilary Rose
This #WineWednesday Jon and Neil are exploring the local wine scene in Wales with a rosé wine from St Hillary Vineyard in the Vale of Glamorgan. Their inaugural vintage is a low intervention, organic delight with bright acidity and a touch of cherry. Small production and perfect for a chilled lunchtime sip, it's available at £27.99. Cheers to nature! 🍷 #supportlocal #winetasting #StHillaryVineyard #localwine #ValeofGlamorgan #naturalwine#winetasting #roséwine #supportlocal #finewinesdirectuk #lunchtimewine #winephilosophy
videoWine Wednesday - Louis Latour, Grand Ardeche Chardonay
🍷 Join Neil and Jon for Wine Wednesdays as they explore the Louis Latour Grand Ardèche, a Chardonnay with a twist! This Burgundian-style wine from the Rhone region offers rich vanilla and spice notes, a lovely mouthfeel, and a long, balanced finish. At £22.99, it's a great value for a premium experience. Cheers to well-crafted wines! #WineWednesday #LouisLatour #Chardonnay #WineLovers 🍇
videoChateau Minuty - Wine Wednesday
🍷 Make the most of the laat days of summer with Jon and Neil as they enjoy a premium rosé from Chateau Minuty in the Cotes de Provence. The Chateau Minuty 281 is a super-prestige rosé exuding the glamour of Provence and often something of a quoffable treat at £64.99 from www.finewinesdirectuk.com. Cheers! #WineWednesday #ChateauMinuty281 #PremiumRosé #SummerRose #WineLove #WineAdvice
videoFattoressa Madalena - Wine Wednesday
It's another #WineWednesday takeover with host Sean Craig from Villa Cosmiana. 👏 Sean introduces Fattoressa Maddalena, his Tuscan winery's oak vinified and oak-aged Trebbiano. With notes of honey and white oak, with a smooth and round finish it's perfect for pairing with fish and white meats. Plus, it's a silver medal winner in the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2025. Cheers to that! 🍷 #VillaCosmiana #TuscanWine #FattoressaMaddalena #WineWednesdays #ItalianWine #WhiteWine
videoG by Guiraud - Wine Wednesday
Join Jon and Neil for Wine Wednesday as they explore the G by Guiraud, a dry white wine from Premier Cru Sauternes producer Chateau Guiraud. Despite its posh origins, this wine has broad appeal and pairs well with pork tenderloin and peaches. Get yours for £25.99 at www.finewinesdirectuk.com. Cheers!
videoWine Wednesday - Principessa Maria
This week, our guest Wine Wednesday host, Sean Craig from Villa Cosmiana introduces the Principessa Maria, an exquisite super Tuscan from his winery. This beautiful blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and vinya vecchia grapes is a gold medal winner at the 2025 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. Cheers Sean! 🍷 #VillaCosmiana #SuperTuscan #PrincipessaMaria #WineLovers #WineWednesday #WineWednesdays #ItalianWine #RedWine #TuscanWine
videoWine Wednesday - Siglo Roble
Join Jon and Neil for this #WineWednesday as they explore a delicious Ribera del Duero wine from Siglo. This 100% Tempranillo with just a touch of oak offers a fresh and savoury experience, priced at only £14.99. Cheers to good value and great taste! 🍷
videoWine Wednesday Grapillon D'Or White Vacqueyras
🍷 Join Jon and Neil for #WineWednesdas as they discover the delightful Grapillon D`Or white Vacqueyras. With its fruity notes, mineral tang, and citrus finish, this Rhone white is a must-try for wine lovers. And at £26.99, it's tremendous value! Cheers to Neil's new favourite! #WineWednesdays #RhoneWhites #WineLovers #WhiteWine #RhoneWine #FrenchWine #FineWinesDirectUK 🥂
videoWine Wednesday - Chateax La Tour de Mons, Margaux,
Join us for Wine Wednesdays with Jon and Neil as they explore the elegant Chateau La Tour de Mons Margaux. This Bordeaux boasts a unique blend of 61% Merlot, 30% Cabernet, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc. So what do the guys think? Cheers! 🍷 #wine #winewednesdays #margaux #chateaulatourdemons #bordeaux #merlot #cabernetsauvignon #cabernetfranc #petitverdot #frenchoak #vintage2019 #tannins #darkfruits
videoWine Wednesday - Sol D Son
🍷 Join Jon and Neil on Wine Wednesdays as they explore the unique Son D Sol wine from Bodegas Marisol Rubio. This 100% Pedro Ximénez is a dry-ish style with lovely citrus and tropical fruit notes, perfect for a sunny day. And it's just £18.99. Cheers to discovering new Spanish wines! 🍷 #WineWednesday #SpanishWine #WineLovers
videoWine Wednesday - White Castle Harry
Hear what Jon and Neil think as they check out this amazing Welsh wine from White Castle Vineyard. Named after their grandson, Harry comes from Rondo grapes, offering lovely blueberry notes and a soft, easy-to-drink style. It's like a cool climate Malbec! Cheers to Welsh wine! 🍷 #WineWednesdays #WelshWine #WhiteCastleVineyard #FineWinesDirectUK #Cheers! #Rondo
videoB by Fonbadet Bordeaux
Join Jon and Neil for #WineWednesday as they review the B by Fonbadet Bordeaux. With a surprising 97 points from Decanter, this Cabernet Franc-dominant wine offers bright, fresh flavours at an extraordinary value of £13.99. Perfect for Sunday lunch or pairing with fatty meats. Cheers to a good buy! 🍷 #WineWednesdays #BordeauxWine #Fonbadet #Decanter97Points #CabernetFranc #CabernetSauvignon #Merlot #WineTasting #WinePairing #SundayLunchWine #FineWinesDirectUK
videoPeyrassol Pop Up Summer Party
☀️ The sun showed up. 🍷 The Peyrassol flowed. 🎶 The vibes were perfect. 🍔 The burgers were next level. ✨ What a night! Thank you for making it so special. #PeyrassolPopUp #RoséVibes #SummerNights #FWDParty #CardiffEvents #RoséAllDay #GoodVibesOnly #FoodieCardiff #PasturePRIME #LiveMusic #SummerInTheCity #CheersToThat #WhatANight
videoWine Wednesday - Grupo Pesquera Alejairen
Join Jon and Neil for #WineWednesday as they explore extraordinary Alejairen by Bodega El Vinculo. This white wine is a rare gem, and is perfect for pairing with a flavourful paella or for those who love to try something completely different. Available at £23.99 from www.finewinesdirectuk.com. 🍷 #WineWednesdays #UniqueWines #WineLovers #Alejairen #ElVinculo #SpanishWine #WineTasting #WineLovers #FullBodiedWine
videoWine Wednesday - Grapillon D'OR
Join Jon and Neil for #WineWednesday as they explore the wonderful world of Rhone whites. This week, they're sipping on a delightful white Vacqueyras from Grapillon d’OR, with notes of pear, nuttiness, and a lovely mineral tang. At £26.99, it's a tremendous value for such a prestigious and enjoyable wine. Cheers to that! 🍷 #WineWednesdays #RhoneWhites #GrapillonDOR #WineShop #WineAdvice #FineWinesDirectUK
videoWine Wednesday - J Perard Grand Cru
Join Jon and Neil for #WineWednesday as they dive into the J Perard Grand Cru Champagne. This luxurious champagne is a revelation with its deep colour, hazelnut and brioche notes, and weighty feel. At just £34.99, it's a fantastic value from a family producer. Treat yourself to a proper glass of champagne at www.finewinesdirectuk.com. Cheers! 🥂 #WineWednesdays #Champagne #FineWinesDirectUK #JPerard #JPerardGrandCru #ChampagneRevelation #AmbonnayRegion #KrugClosdAmbonnay #PinotNoir #Chardonnay #LuxuriousChampagne #FoodPairing #FamilyProducer
videoWine Wednesday - Bodegas Roda, Sela Rioja
🍷 Join John and Neil for Wine Wednesday as they dive into the modern style Rioja, Sela from Bodegas Roda. With a focus on fruit and polished tannins, this entry-level wine is a luxurious treat at £25.99. Get yours at www.finewinesdirectuk.com. Salut! Cheers! 🍷 #WineWednesdays #BodegasRoda #Rioja #FineWinesDirectUK #Sela #RiojaWines #Tempranillo #FrenchOak #RedWine #WineTasting #LuxuryWines #WineLovers #WinePairing
videoWine Wednesday - La Jaglerie Rose d ‘Anjou, Loire
Join Jon and Neil for #WineWednesday as they explore the delightful Rosé d ‘Anjou La Jaglerie from the Loire Valley. This off-dry rosé with a lovely salmon pink colour is perfect for summer sipping. Pair it with Eton Mess or a spicy Pad Thai for a delicious experience. And at just £10.99 a bottle - cheers to good wine! 🍷 #WineWednesdays #Rosé #LoireValley #LaJagleriev #Rosé Wine #AllThePink #IntroductiontoRosé #FineWinesDrectUk
videoWine Wednesday - Domaine Bergeron, Morgon
Join Jon and Neil for #WineWednesday as they explore the world of Beaujolais. This week, they're tasting a classic styled Morgon AOP from Domaine Bergeron. Cheers! 🍷 #WineWednesdays #Beaujolais #DomaineBergeron #Wine #WineLove #FrenchWine #FineWinesDirectUK
videoWine Wedensday - Les Commandeurs, Peyrassol
Join Jon and Neil for #WineWednesday as they explore the beautiful Provence rosé, Les Commandeurs from Chateau Peyrassol. Get your bottle at www.finewinesdirectuk.com for £19.99 or better still, join us at our Pop Up Summer Party where we'll be celebrating the wines from 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐮 𝐏𝐞𝐲𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐥 and enjoying delicious bites from Sam Elliot of 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐛𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. Cheers! 🍷 Tickets: https://www.finewinesdirectuk.com/shop/summer-party-with-chateau-peyrassol-prime-by-pasture-june-26th/ #WineWednesdays #ProvenceRosé #ChateauPeyrassol
videoWine Wednesday - Familia Torres Varietal 23
🍷 Join Jon and Neil for a special #WineWednesday featuring Familia Torres' unique variety Recuperation #23. This impressive wine showcases the effort to revive pre-phylloxera grape varieties, like Forcada. A brilliant investment by Torres in rescuing nearly extinct ancestral varieties. Cheers to progressive winemaking! Available at www.finewinesdirectuk.com for £49.99. #WineWednesday #FamiliaTorres #UniqueVarieties #Forcada #FineWinesDirect #JonandNeil #NeilAndJon #WineTasting #WineAdvice #FoodWine