Tanners Editorial

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...

From timeless classics to vegetarian dishes, Amy McCudden helps you kick off your Christmas feast in style with a sprinkling of festive food and wine...

Whilst whisky is a drink enjoyed all year round, a tipple or two at Christmas time is perfect for taking the edge off a cold evening. But where do you...

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...

Most staff find that visiting any renowned wine country or region offers a great chance to explore and taste wine a little closer to home rather than tasting in the...

I count myself very fortunate to have been picked to represent Tanners as part of a small group of other UK wine merchants for a trip to the Douro, courtesy...

Matching food with the right wine can really elevate a dish. It’s not a competition – like a certain election – but it’s about ensuring the flavours of the meal...

Pinot Noir is, for many wine lovers, something of a Holy Grail. The greatest, rarest, and most expensive wines are made of it, many of which are from a thin...

Recalling a sunshine-filled trip to Nyetimber HQ, Robin Torrens highlights why this range is an unmissable selection of English sparkling wines. We managed to...

Great wines, attractively priced. Stephen Crosland loves the Languedoc and tells us why you should be stocking up on these staples. Patchworks of gnarled vines...

Ribera del Duero DO is a somewhat undiscovered but captivating wine region, intertwining traditional practices, passionate people and an utterly unique...

The Agricoltori del Geografico was formed in 1961 by 17 farmers seeking to improve the quality of their produce and its commercial potential. Today the group...