Forget Cupid this Valentine's Day and Give Bacchus a Chance!

Romance is not high on the agenda in the Williams household at the moment. My wife is due to give birth in three weeks time and we seem to be existing in a a state of temporary suspension, or, in my wife’s case, suspended animation. It’s the calm before the storm.

So… read the rest of “Ladies, Give the Gift of Wine This Valentine's Day”

Sales at Classic Wine Direct increased significantly over the few weeks running up to Christmas and although there was no bench mark to compare against for last year, the volume of visits and the number of people buying was extremely pleasing.People seem to be shopping more online for their wine for a number of reasons.  The extremely cold weather and the treacherous conditions underfoot over Christmas may have persuaded many… read the rest of “Classic Wine Direct Sales Bubble At Christmas!!”

I’ve written elsewhere within this blog on the subject of my uneasy relationship with Champagne (in short – it’s overpriced and has a diminishing returns the more you pay). So when it comes to festive fizz I always like to seek out alternatives.

This Christmas, the team at Classic Wine Direct have sourced their wines close to home, in fact just… read the rest of “Have Yourself a Merry English Christmas!”

I hope that case from Classic Wine Direct was for me!

Choosing the right wines for Christmas should be pretty straightforward right? Well it would be if it wasn’t for that Big Bird in the middle of the table.

For me, Turkey is as problematic as… read the rest of “Christmas Wines at Classic Wine Direct”

We know you appreciate delicious food and fine wine because they bring a real sense of the place into your home. Obviously that appreciation, whether you’re a diehard wine enthusiast or just a fan, will be enhanced if you experience your favourite wine region at first hand. We think the best way to do just that is a tour or package that gives you the space and time to walk… read the rest of “Chile Wine Experience with a Chile Holiday”

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