Tanners Editorial
May 06, 2024Demystifying En Primeur
As a customer of Tanners, you will almost certainly have seen the words En Primeur, but what is it? Is it expensive? And where do you even start? Like you,...
The Doppler Effect
James Tanner takes us on a tour of the little-known vineyards of Slovenia. Many years ago, while exploring the vineyards of Friuli, I took a wrong turn and ended up...
Bordeaux 2023 Vintage Report
The Wines 2023 has generally produced balanced, fresh, elegant red wines with plenty of attractive fruit and ripe tannins. They will drink well relatively early but will have the ability to age gracefully. They have good aromas with poise and elegance and...
No and Low Alcohol Wines
Alcohol-Free wine: What is it, who’s drinking it and is it something we’ll see more of? Erica Baker-Vilain, Tanners Cellars Shop Manager, gives us some insight into this burgeoning industry....
Don’t Call Chile Boring!
For many, Chile has become the byword for safe, boring plonk, Robert Boutflower argues the case for a new look at this South American stalwart. I was having a conversation...
The £15 Challenge
I was going to call this blog ‘Forget about the price tag’, but it occurred to me that it may be construed as some sort of crazed wine giveaway. Sadly,...
Elevate your Easter with some fun food and wine pairings
Whether you’re celebrating or simply enjoying a good rest, the March bank holiday weekend will undoubtedly involve food (and possibly a plethora of chocolate). Whatever your plans, Tanners have picked...
Why get involved with Fine Wine Services– from a newbie
I am very new to the wine industry. Admittedly, I am in the junior category of Tanners employees. Maybe there is an untapped niche market for ‘L Plates’ for those...
St David’s Day 2024
As St. David's Day approaches, it's once again the perfect time to raise a glass and celebrate Welsh heritage and culture. But have you ever raised a glass of Welsh...
Burgundy 2022 En Primeur
Tanners’ Burgundy 2022 En Primeur campaign is upon us, and while I don’t expect to see another rendition of “best-ever vintage” from many quarters, I wonder how much more anyone...
Christmas Tips and Tricks
It’s that time of year when those skills of planning and time management that I’ve proudly put on my LinkedIn profile come into their own. Christmas is a celebratory time...
What to drink with…
Let us take the stress out of food matching this Christmas. Our Cellar Shop team in Shrewsbury have picked their favourite festive drinks and paired them with the perfect seasonal...
'I Never Drink.... Wine'
Bela Lugosi famously uttered this line on screen in the 1931 production of Dracula. The eponymous Count is an excellent host, offering his guest, Jonathan Harker, a glass of Hungarian...
Discover ‘Te Waipounamu’
New Zealand has been a byword for quality cool-climate wines for the last 30 years, but it is one region in particular that has taken the world’s stage by storm,...
Bordeaux 2022 Left Bank Report
As you may have already heard on the grapevine, 2022 will be remembered as a bit of a miracle vintage. With hot and dry conditions over much of the summer,...
A royal salute to Britain’s finest
When considering British stereotypes, writes Tiffany Vernon, we are often described as being sophisticated, polite and self-disciplined. When we aren’t queuing or talking about the weather you can find us...
Exploring Barolo
A region that was once renowned for its appellation bottlings from across the whole growing zone has now developed into distinct districts where producers are able to show the varied...
It’s All Coming Up Rosés
It is that time of year again when rosé takes centre stage, writes Simon Jones, however sales throughout the year are much more consistent than they used to be. When...
Discovering Sancerre
Alongside Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Chablis it is perhaps one of the best-known names in the lexicon of wine. However, many folk would be hard pushed to place it exactly on the...
The Golden Nectar of Sauternes
It is no secret that I have a long-affirmed affection for Bordeaux, writes Tiffany Vernon, but I am yet to explore the region in its entirety (it is certainly bigger...
Peter Jakob Kühn 2020 Dry Rieslings
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times – summer is the ideal time to talk about, (and greedily consume!) the still largely underappreciated German Riesling. We...
Summer Sipping in Bordeaux
Not usually known for its refreshing wine styles, but these Bordeaux wines are perfect for sipping in the sunshine. With summer in full swing, long lunches and balmy evenings call...
Celebrating Welsh Wine Week
We’re always delighted to support the wines and vineyards of the UK, so ‘Welsh Wine Week’ (running from 2nd June- 11th June) gives us a perfect opportunity to highlight some...
Bordeaux 2022 Right Bank
On day three of our Bordeaux trip, we said farewell to the Left Bank and moved eastwards to the Right Bank appellations of Pomerol and Saint-Émilion. Initial reports from the...