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...

The challenge with Beaujolais is its historical ramifications, writes Robert Boutflower: you struggle to get past the idea that it is all ‘Nouveau’! By extension, if you are drinking Beaujolais…aren’t...

It’s been really heartening to see such a positive reception towards the 2024 Vintage Port declaration. Aiden Schwarzer is sure the seven year wait has something to do with that,...

Wine in Time Manager Rachel Armstrong recalls her visit to the Abruzzo region in Central Italy to visit Tenuta del Priore.

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....

WSET Diploma graduate and Tanners Cellars Shop Manager Erica Littley, shares her love of the Ribera del Duero region. Ribera del Duero DO is a somewhat undiscovered but captivating wine...

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

At a recent Sake training session, we loved the Akashi-Tai Ginjo Yuzushu so much that we’ve created a brand-new cocktail, the Yuzu Royale, which is super easy to make. 

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

Introduction A full Vintage Port declaration has become a rare thing, and 2024 is the first for seven years, bringing us closer to the long-term average of two or three...

The Harvest All things considered, the hot, dry summer of 2025 did not bode well for the production of fresh, dry white wines. Yet despite the challenges, winemakers have succeeded...

When it's good, Viognier is a peach-scented, round, rich white with a succulent edge and a nuttiness that gets more pronounced with age. This is an ancient variety believed to...

Great British Beef Week is a celebration of quality, tradition and the exceptional produce reared by our great British farmers. It’s the perfect excuse to enjoy dishes...

Possibly the most successful variety worldwide, Syrah/Shiraz produces world-class wines in many corners of the globe. Recent DNA mapping shows it almost certainly originates in France, rather than Shiraz in...

A visit to El-Bayeh was one of the highlights of James Tanner’s trip to Argentina, here is the lowdown on this high-altitude bodega. Situated high in the Quebrada...

It’s hugely encouraging that, for the English wine producers, English (and Welsh) wine has made incredible gains in both quality and visibility over the past decade...

If you are hosting this Easter, you’ll already have enough on your plate, so let us take one job off the list and help you with the wine choices.

In the heart of the castle walled-town of Conwy, The Jackdaw is a fine-dining restaurant highly regarded for its Welsh tasting menus and use of seasonal produce...

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...

From quick and easy mid-week meals to lovingly prepared weekend dishes, a glass of wine can elevate your culinary moments into something truly special...

Silky, decadent and enough to make your mouth water at the thought, a piece of chocolate and a glass of wine don’t have to be saved for celebratory moments.

Whisky is a very divisive spirit. I’m sure you’ve all encountered those who can’t stomach the smell, or sight, of a dram.

Whilst the New Year can mean a chance to rest and recoup after the chaos of Christmas, for wine merchants who offer en primeur the charge continues.