Méthode Cap Classique, or MCC for short, is the name given to some South African sparkling wines. The quality can be compared to the wines produced in Champagne and it is becoming increasingly popular as it is often more affordable than a comparable Champagne. Here are ten facts you need to know about MCC. Ten Methode Cap Classique Facts: 1. MCC...

Bladen Wines in Marlborough, New Zealand is a boutique winery that makes small batches of handcrafted wines loved by so many of our customers. Chris Macdonald of Bladen has given us a short summary of Bladen's summer success. Vintage has almost finished, and with the weather being so perfect it was a wonderful early harvest. We are all feeling pretty...

International Chardonnay Day is celebrated each year on the fourth Thursday in May. Here are 10 facts to help you learn more about a wine made infamous by Bridget Jones! Ten Chardonnay Facts 1. A cross between Pinot Noir and Gouais Blanc created Chardonnay. 2. Chardonnay is the most widely planted white grape variety around the world. 3. Chardonnay is blended with...

On Saturday, 23 March, we will be hosting a food and wine pairing together with Haute Cabriere's Takuan von Arnim at our tasting room in Shropshire. Here is a peek at our menu for the evening, a replica of the tasting menu served at Haute Cabriere's restaurant in Franschhoek. An Evening of Food and Wine with Haute Cabrière Saturday 23 March...

Pinot Noir is a very temperamental grape! Here are ten Pinot Noir points that may open your heart to this fabulous wine. 1. Pinot Noir likes a cool climate Pinot Noir does not respond well to a warm climate. The subtle flavours cook inside their thin skin when affected by too much heat and sun. Pinot Noir thrives best in the...

Our Marketing Team visited Haute Cabriere in Franschhoek, South Africa today ahead of our UK Tasting Events on the 21st and 23rd March. We were warmly welcomed by Eben Bruintjies and Janine Snyders and their team in the Haute Cabriere tasting room and restaurant. The tasting room was bustling with visitors from all over the world on this beautiful autumn...

Join Takuan von Arnim, Haute Cabrière's Cellar Master, for two evenings of food & wine hosted by Hard to Find Wines in March 2019 Meet the Cellar Master Wine Tasting & Canapés Thursday, 21 March 2019 6.30pm - 10.00pm Chesterfield Hotel Mayfair An Evening of Food & Wine with Haute Cabrière Saturday, 23 March 2019 7pm arrival for 7.30pm start High...

There are so many sparkling wines to choose from and with New Year's Eve just around the corner, you may be wondering which you should serve. If you are looking to impress your guests, here are five wines we suggest to WOW your friends and family. From a real showstopper to New World favourites to French Cremant, you can't go wrong...

Which wines will you be serving? We spend a lot of time preparing for Christmas lunch or dinner. Here are some Christmas wine pairing suggestions for the Christmas celebrations to save you time wondering which wines to serve.   Aperitif Pol Roger Brut Champagne NV £39.00 Champagne or Sparkling Wine is a very accommodating wine and can be served as an...