Tanners Editorial

Few people manage 46 years at one company, making Steve Crosland’s retirement at the end of June a remarkable milestone. Many of you will know Steve from tastings and as...

Wine Sales Advisors from across Tanners were lucky enough to attend the London Wine Fair 2026, one of the most prestigious events in the calendar for those working in wine....

Folklore expert and Tanners Events Manager, Alix Chidley-Uttley guides you through the historical ledgers at Tanners.

Folklore expert and Tanners Events Manager Alix Chidley-Uttley guides you through the remarkable Apotropaic marks at Tanners HQ.

You may have noticed a surge in gin drinking in the early 2020s. Every bar had a list as long as your arm of small-batch gins, hand-crafted gins, pink and...

International Riesling (that’s reece-ling) Day falls in March, so it’s the perfect time to celebrate the wine trade’s unsung hero and the perennial Tanners...

October. It’s the time of year when the nights are drawing in, the temperature drops and we love to spook ourselves with tales of ghosts and ghouls...

We have been championing the excellent sparkling wines made on these shores for some time now. The combination of soil, know-how, grapes and let’s...

Have you ever felt pressure to choose the 'correct' wine? Or perhaps you've been made to feel bad about your favourite tipple? Jo Evans explores...

English Wine Week has arrived. A proud moment in the wine calendar, Amy McCudden explores why this year is even more special for Tanners…

Have you tried Welsh wine? Or perhaps the question is would you try Welsh wine? Whilst any discerning drinker may have adopted a go-to region or...

Perhaps one of the most evocative and familiar wine names in France, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a byword for full-bodied, quality, red wines, enthuses Simon Jones.

Why is St Patrick’s Day celebrated all over the world each year? It started as a feast day on 17th March to mark the death of the patron saint. Surprisingly,...

The Tanners Own Labels are best-sellers all year round. But what do our Directors think of them? Private Sales Director Robert Boutflower and Buying Director...

Did you purchase Tanners Claret last year? If so, you’ll have picked up our best-selling bottle. Or do you prefer Peaty Creag, our 8-year-old Scotch blend?

Esteemed Shropshire-based wine merchant, Tanners Wines, which has branches across The Marches, has been honoured with a prestigious industry award...

Celebrate Christmas with the best of British food and wine. From delicate canapes and starters to mouth-watering main courses and indulgent cheese boards...

As the countdown to Christmas begins, Dawn Williams delves into the Christmas spirit of times gone by old… and some Christmas drinks for good measure...

Explore Christmas traditions of bygone eras with Jo Evans. From the Romans to the Victorians, discover festive celebrations of the past. Christmas is coming...

At the eastern end of the Pyrenees, centred around Perpignan, is Roussillon, France’s sunniest and southernmost wine region, where the...

Summer soirées don't always have to be about whites and rosés, Christina Albon suggests red wines make a great addition and often provide that crucial...

English wine is a mosaic of stories, a patchwork quilt of unwavering dedication to the land that has reaped the rewards in critic reviews and scores, as well as wowing...

Over recent years, Welsh viticulture has continued to see significant growth, producing wines that are garnering national and international acclaim. This...

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...