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Unearthing Uruguay
Uruguay may be small in comparison to its neighbours, Brazil and Argentina, but its reputation belies its size. Known internationally as the new home of Tannat (a grape introduced by Basque settlers in the late 19th century), it has a long history of embedded wine culture and a unique, incredibly diverse terroir.
Summer Sippers
We all like to sit in the sun and sip something delicious, so whether you're a lover of white, rose, fizz, or even red, we've come up with our suggestions for true crowd-pleaser wines perfect for that picnic, early evening social, or just to savour on your own after a hard day's work.
Barbecue Companions
Our general Food Pairing Guide on our website is a great start when trying to decide on a wine to pair with your meal. However, with lovely weather prompting a start to barbecue season, we thought we'd bring you some safe wine styles to to accompany your sunny get together.
Christmas Gifts
The countdown to Christmas has begun and the Turton Wines Team have been busy finding the perfect selection of gifts to make your shopping easier, with something for everyone's taste and budget in our Gift Section. You can go for a little bit of everything with our hampers, go deluxe with beautifully presented spirit gifts, go bold with our wine magnums to share, or go for simple quality with our smaller sets of beer, wine and miniatures. Take a look:
Orange Wine - The Natural Choice
The rise in popularity of orange wines is, in part, a welcome result of the rise in eco-friendly winemaking - whether organic, vegan, natural. Many modern orange wines are not only great for the environment, but great for the taste buds too! We explore our exciting range from historic traditional Georgian to modern West European, and everything in between.
The Beauty of Bulgaria
As with much of Eastern Europe, winemaking in Bulgaria dates back to the ancient Thracian period over 5000 years ago and continues at the highest quality level today. Often overlooked in the UK, we have recently refreshed our range to showcase some of the finest native grapes. Let's take a look at Bulgaria's key wine regions and their fascinating grapes.
Stunning Sicilian Wines
Sicily continues to be held in high regard worldwide for its unique, quintessentially Sicilian wines that stay loyal to native grapes. Our new vegan-friendly range from Gibellina represents some of the best local grapes. We take a look at some of the most popular grapes and what makes this island's wines so special.
All Wrapped Up For Christmas
After a stocking filler or last minute Christmas gift for loved ones? Look no further! We have a fantastic selection available online and in store. If you're not sure what to buy, we have a Christmas Market event on Sunday 12th December where you can meet sample, browse, and even enjoy mulled wine while you shop. Read on for some great ideas.
Something Special For Christmas
We're ready for your Christmas shopping and have some great ideas to help make it extra special for those you hold dear. Read on for a handy guide to find the perfect present.
Have Yourself A Merry Sherry Christmas
In celebration of Sherry Week and in preparation for the festive season - a highlight for sherry lovers - we help you understand the complex production of this fortified wine and what makes it an ever-popular tipple.