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Savouring a glass of delicious Champagne whilst catching up with old friends, sounds like a dreamy trip, right? 🥂

For our Senior Wine Buyer, Dave Roberts, it certainly was!

Swipe to see some of the best moments from his trip to Champagne Gremillet this summer👉

1) Dave enjoying a glass of the good stuff while taking in the sensational vineyard views ❤️

2) Chardonnay vines looking green and ready for a juicy ripening period to follow 🍇

3) Anne, Dave and ‘Le Chien’ on the balcony with a stunning view of the vineyards in the background.

4) A traditional Champagne Riddling Rack - that’s where the magic happens!

It’s time to roll out the red carpet for the wonderful winemaking region of Veneto 🇮🇹

Stretching from Lake Garda to the Alps and the Austrian border, this area is known for producing a wide variety of wine styles, most famously Corvina and Garganega.

Let’s take a look at some of our favourite drops from this sensational region:

✨ Ca' Vegar Bardolino DOC Chiaretto – A wonderful choice for rosé lovers! With plenty of strawberry and raspberry flavours, this wine is an excellent choice to savour in the sunshine

✨ Ca' Vegar Bardolino DOC – An elegant option for red wine drinkers. This light-bodied red is bursting with berry flavours and makes a delightful match for your favourite Sunday dinner.

✨ Ca' Vegar Custoza DOC – From a picturesque vineyard close to Lake Garda, this wine has an outstanding level of depth, complexity and concentration. With notes of tropical fruit and almond, it really is a taste of Italian greatness.

✨ Vitalita delle Venezie DOC Pinot Grigio – If you prefer Italian classics, the Vitalita Pinot Grigio could be for you! Jam-packed with citrus, apple and pear notes, it’s a perfectly balanced wine with a luscious zingy finish.

Glasses at the ready🍷 Our Leeds wine tasting event is just around the corner ❤️

If you fancy tasting a variety of wine styles from around the world, meeting our talented winemakers and creating great memories, there is still time to grab a ticket!

⏰ 12pm - 4pm Saturday 14th September
📍 Aspire, 2 Infirmary St, Leeds LS1 2JP
🎟️ £30 per person

So, what are you waiting for? Get your ticket and join the party 👉 https://virg.in/3AvDqu6

Transport your taste buds to picturesque Portugal 🇵🇹

Introducing our colourful Mar Lindo collection. Produced in Portugal, this range is made from indigenous grapes that grow along the beautiful Atlantic coastline.

Whether you love to savour scrumptious strawberry flavours in your glass of rosé, sip fruity reds with juicy notes of plum and raisin, or enjoy tropical fruit-filled whites, Mar Lindo wines are bottled sunshine.

Explore the collection on our website 👉 https://bit.ly/4fNB9dX

Wine lovers, your next adventure awaits! ❄️ ☃️

Say hello to The Wonder of Advent 👋 Featuring 24 mini delicious drops from regions across the world, plus a full-size bottle of something extra special to enjoy on Christmas Day, our Wine Advent Calendar has a flavour for everyone to savour ❤️

Available as an adventurous mix of red, white and rosé wines, all-red or all-white so everyone can come along for the ride.

Reserve yours for £10 today 👉 https://virg.in/3yDxwqk

You’ll find all the juicy details on our beer and gin advents here too.

Wine lovers, listen up 📢 We’ve got some delicious new listings on our website which are perfect to sip in the sunshine 🌞

✨ Say hello to Clos des Cordeliers ‘Prestige’ Saumur Champigny 👋 A complex red wine with excellent balance and notes of leather and black fruits.

✨ If you’re a lover of South African whites, our Cascading Cloud Chenin Blanc is the one for you! Bursting with pear flavours, it’s an excellent choice for creamy mushroom pasta.

✨ Produced in Portugal, our Mar Lindo Rosé is putting Lisbon on the wine map. With wild strawberry and cherry flavours, it’s a refreshing choice to cheers to summer! 🌞

✨ Dabble into the world of French citrus styles with our Domaine Patrick Vauvy Touraine Sauvignon Blanc. With plenty of gooseberry and exotic fruit flavours, it’s a wonderful choice to enjoy with tuna dishes.

✨ If you prefer to savour fruity reds, our Le Sanglier Sauvage Malbec is a fabulous choice. With luscious dark fruit notes, it’s a great pairing for grilled meats on the BBQ.

We’d love to know if you give any of these a try 🍷

It’s time to roll out the red carpet to celebrate Albariño ❤️

Originating from northwest Spain and recently growing in popularity in Portugal and America, this grape variety is a delightful choice to enjoy alongside your favourite seafood dishes. With plenty of lemon, lime and pear flavours, it’s an easy drinking option to sip in the sunshine 🌞

Browse our website to find a delicious Albariño to brighten your wine rack 🛍️

Come with our Head of Buying, Sophie Lord, to visit the wonderful winemaker behind our Champagne Gaston Declos Brut NV ❤️

Swipe to see some of the best moments 👀 👉

1) Sophie with passionate winemaker Cyril Gyéjacquot ❤️

2) Vineyard views never disappoint! These are the beautiful sights from the vines of Gyéjacquot Frères.

3) A glimpse of the excellent growth of this year's vintage 🙌 With a clear focus on growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc, this vineyard will be producing excellent Champagne in no time.

4) It’s time to shine a light on our luxurious Champagne Gaston Declos Brut NV.

5) After an exciting day of chatting about the future of Gaston Declos Brut, it was time to taste – cheers 🥂

Wine lovers, listen up 📢

Our partnership with Virgin Red just got juicy. 🍇 You can now earn two Virgin Points for every £1 spent when you order your favourite drops.

That means you can enjoy delicious flavours whilst saving up your points to splash on incredible experiences with the Virgin Family.

Let’s cheers to that 🥂

Your personal sommelier at the touch of a button ❤️

Say hello to our wonderful wine advisor team 👋 They’re the bunch to go to if you’re looking for advice on your wine selection. From understanding your personal preferences to giving you the inside scope on upcoming launches, this team are here to make your wine journey a whole lot smoother.

Intrigued to hear more about our wine advisor service? Get in touch on our website today.

Bring the golden terraces of Provence to your dinner party 🥂

Introducing the iconic Whispering Angel. An internationally adored pink from Provence, this rosé has signature red berry fruit characters, subtle floral hints and a ripe, juicy feel on the palate.

And… it’s only £18.99 a bottle on our website until 21st July.

Let us know if you give this one a try 💗

Celebrate International Cava Day with us 🥂

Made from local Spanish grape varieties, Cava is a great choice for those looking for a sparkling wine with Champagne characteristics. With elegant floral aromas and lemon and grapefruit flavours, this one's for pairing with your Friday night fish and chips 🐟🍟

Browse our website for more sparkling wine inspiration ❤️

We’re officially in party mode because we’re celebrating our big win at the International Wine Challenge Industry Awards. We’re overjoyed to announce that WineBank, our flagship club with over 130,000 happy members, has been awarded Wine Club of the Year 🏆 🎉

Thank you to all the judges, it’s fabulous to receive such prestigious recognition for all the hard work we do and for WineBank to get its moment in the spotlight!

Looks like it’s time to open a bottle of something special – who’s with us? 🥂

Embrace the taste of summer! Win two tickets to the Big Feastival ❤️

To celebrate the debut appearance of Bordeaux Wines, we’re giving one lucky winner a chance to experience the ultimate summer festival. Enjoy two tickets to the Big Feastival and a case of deliciously unique Bordeaux wines to top up your wine rack.

How to enter 👇
☀️ Follow and
☀️ Like this post
☀️ Tag someone you’d bring along

Prize details 👇
🎟️ One pair of day tickets to the Big Feastival on Saturday 24th August or Sunday 25th August
📍 Alex James’ Farm near Kingham, Oxfordshire, OX7 6UJ
📦 Plus, sip your way through a six-bottle case of Bordeaux wines from us delivered to your door

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to savour the best of summer with fine wine and great music. 🍷

Good luck, wine lovers ✨

T&Cs
- This giveaway is running on our Instagram and pages and closes on both pages at midnight on Friday 12th July. We will contact the winner via their Instagram or Facebook account.
- Tickets and wine case cannot be exchanged for monetary value
- UK residents only, aged 18+

Grab a glass… it’s almost time to sip and savour at our Edinburgh wine tasting event.

If you are one of the lucky customers who grabbed yourself a ticket, we can’t wait to see you there! In less than five days, you’ll be meeting your favourite winemakers, discovering delicious new drops and delving deeper into the wine world with our fabulous team.

See you soon, wine lovers🍷🍇

Strawberries and cream in the sunshine… it can only mean one thing! Wimbledon season is here 🎾

To make the most of this delightful tournament, we’re serving up three fabulous suggestions for you to enjoy.

✨ If you’re an English wine lover, our Henners Gardner Street Classic White is the one for you! With vibrant elderflower and orchard fruit aromas, it’s a truly elegant choice to sip and savour.

✨ Dabble in the world of innovative winemaking with a bottle of our Litmus Orange Bacchus. Bursting with flavours of pink grapefruit, honeysuckle and peach, it’s a complex choice that will spice up any tournament viewing.

✨ Discover your new favourite sparkling wine by picking up a bottle of our Solpiantez Spumante Brut Rosé Millesimato. With plenty of fresh red berry fruit flavours, it’s a wonderful companion for all your sweet summer snacks.

Which one will be taking your spot on centre court?

Here’s to rosé season! 💗

Whether you’re hosting a garden party with friends or enjoying a picnic under the sunny sky, a chilled glass of rosé is your perfect companion.

Say hello to Balfour Winery Nannette’s Rosé. This fresh, dry and dusky rosé rivals the flavours of a top Côtes de Provence. With soft notes of strawberry and raspberry, a refreshing acidity and a delightful herby finish, this is a sophisticated English wine that’ll have you savouring every sip.

Are you ready to swap your traditional French choice for this award-winning local wine?

It’s the season to enjoy locally grown masterpieces 🙌

This week, we’re celebrating English vineyards by showcasing our exquisite English wine collection.

From the bright wild-berry flavours of Sussex Pinot Noir to the lively yet elegant palate of English sparkling wine, we’ve got delicious drops for everyone to savour ❤️

Shop our English wines today.

Norwich Wine Week – that’s a wrap! 🎬 🙌

We shared our wine wisdom, met fellow wine lovers and raised a glass to wonderful flavours. Thank you to everyone who joined us in our big red tent, it was an amazing weekend ❤️

Would you like to see us at more food and drink festivals?

Let us know which ones below 👇

Celebrate English wine with us ❤️

This June, we’re admiring the delicious drops created on our doorstep, beginning with the wonderful Henners Vineyard in Sussex.

As a small and tremendously talented team, Henners produces an exquisite range of still and sparkling wines with a variety of delicious flavours. From the classic elderflower notes of their Bacchus to the crisp acidity and rich flavours of their Chardonnay, the Henners range demonstrates the endless possibilities of English winemaking.

Grab a glass and savour the flavours of English wine today 🥂

Grab a glass… it’s time to begin our month-long celebrations of English wine, beginning with a glimpse of our flavoursome range🌷🥂

✨ If you’re a lover of English sparkling, we've got plenty for you to sip and savour. From our exclusive Henners Foxearle English Sparkling Brut to the iconic Hambledon Vineyard’s Classic Cuvée Brut Rosé, you can be certain to find the ultimate companion for a garden party.

✨ Alternatively, dabble in the world of English still wines with our selections from Flint Vineyard, Balfour Winery and London Cru. These talented winemakers are changing England’s reputation for still wine production, creating delicious drops for our customers to enjoy!

Give the gift of luscious flavours this Father’s Day ❤️🍇

Whether your dad is a red wine lover or a whisky drinker, our Father’s Day range has something for every dad to enjoy.

Browse our Father’s Day gifts today.

There’s nothing better than a trip to Australia combined with plenty of wine tastings, right?

Our Senior Buyer, Dave has been jetting off around the world to explore life Down Under 🇦🇺 From strolling through beautiful vineyards, uncovering Grenache vines bursting with history to admiring juicy Shiraz grapes, there were plenty of delicious discoveries on this wine buying trip.