Tanners Editorial

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.

However you plan on spending the bank holiday, a bottle of fizz is always great to have on hand. Even if you’re thinking of having a quiet Easter, a long...

A Bank Holiday is the perfect opportunity to celebrate and spend time with family and friends or simply enjoy a good rest. With Easter on the way, the long...

Silky, decadent and enough to make your mouth water, a piece of chocolate and a glass of wine doesn’t have to be saved for special occasions. Whilst you may enjoy...

Instructions: Prepare the Lamb: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the rack of lamb dry and season with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix olive...

An immersive and intensive week with the Rioja Wine Academy has reignited Private Sales Director Robert Boutflower’s passion for this remarkable Spanish...

Tender duck wrapped in soft pancakes, enhanced by the rich, sweet-savoury depth of hoisin sauce, with a hint of warming spice and a touch of freshness from...

The 1st of February saw the final part in the biggest shake-up of the alcohol excise duty system in recent times, laments Purchasing Director Stephen...

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,...

Riesling is much misunderstood. It is synonymous with Germany, where it makes up about a quarter of all plantings (and accounts for 40% of global production...

Whether it’s cold, hot, sweet or savoury, a pie is typically seen as a classic British dish, especially when using the finest British ingredients. Tucked into all year round...

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?

Points in wine is a contentious subject – it has been since Robert Parker published his review of the famed 1982 Bordeaux vintage in (his) The Wine...

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

Regardless of how you may feel about 14th February, Valentine’s Day, it’s safe to say we all love wine & spirits! With a dedicated team who have worked at Tanners...

Celebrated all over the world, Chinese New Year is a spectacle of colour and tradition. It also involves fantastic dishes to share. But what wine do...

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

Did you somehow blink and it’s now 2025? I’m sure you’ve commented on the weather or remarked ‘it’ll soon be Easter’ or ‘roll on Summer’ but either way...

The pressure of getting things right at Christmas can feel overwhelming. From crumbled corks to finding the perfect gift for a self-confessed wine lover, the most ...

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

A true Christmas tipple, Port is a must-have at this time of year. Whether it’s for you to sip and savour in front of the fire, enjoy a glass with...

A time for indulgence, it’s hard to escape sweet treats around Christmas time. From mince pies to seemingly endless supplies of bite-sized chocolates, there...

Christmas comes but once a year and it’s the perfect opportunity to pull out your favourite bottle. But if you’d like a sprinkling of Tanner's magic, then...