Published 18th August 2023

A region that was once renowned for its appellation bottlings from across the whole growing zone has now developed into distinct districts where producers are able to show the varied terroirs...

Published 27th June 2023

If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times – summer is the ideal time to talk about, (and greedily consume!) the still largely underappreciated German Riesling. 

Published 31st October 2023

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 Harker, a glass of Hungarian...

Published 20th September 2023

New Zealand has been a byword for quality cool-climate wines for the last 30 years, but it is one region in particular that has taken the world’s stage by storm, enthuses Christina Albon.

Published 4th June 2023

Not usually known for its refreshing wine styles, but these Bordeaux wines are perfect for sipping in the sunshine. With summer in full swing, long lunches and balmy evenings call for chilled glasses...

Published 9th August 2023

Offered a glass of Sancerre, writes Robert Boutflower, Private Sales Director at Tanners Wines, you wouldn’t turn it down, would you? Alongside Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Chablis it is perhaps...

Published 10th April 2023

When considering British stereotypes, writes Tiffany Vernon, we are often described as being sophisticated, polite and self-disciplined. When we aren’t queuing...

Published 6th March 2023

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Tanners’ history buff, Jo Evans, delves into the women who shaped the wine industry by breaking boundaries and challenging stereotypes...

Published 9th December 2022

Shrewsbury Wine Merchant, Tanners has teamed up with the Henry Angell-James Memorial Trust and have installed a defibrillator at their Wyle Cop premises. The charity was set up by...

Published 7th October 2022

Our Private House Sales Team recently visited the Douro Valley, Portugal, to explore the recent vintages of wines and ports ahead of their en primeur releases...

Published 17th November 2022

A buying trip to the north-western corner of Italy opens Stephen Crosland’s eyes to the quality and charm that can be found in the foothills of the Alps. Go to this “Italian” Tasting in London...

Published 17th January 2022

I have been going to Andalucía on family holidays for years, so I was excited when Tanners took on a new grower only 3 miles from the beautiful town of Ronda...

Published 16th November 2022

Barolo is, perhaps, Italy’s best known and most revered red – the dependable bottle you go to if you really need to impress, says Aiden Schwarzer. Here we take a dive into the...

Published 13th July 2022

Every time I open a bottle of German Riesling, I kick myself for not doing so more often. Always delicious, Riesling is made in so many styles that make for amazing glasses in their...

Published 1st July 2021

For one of the most prestigious wine producing regions of the world, Burgundy is a bit of a quandary. Yes, we’ve all heard of it but do we really have very much...

Published 18th May 2020

You may have seen on our website, or been sent through the post an ‘en primeur’ wine offer. This is an excellent way to secure a case of something a bit special, perhaps...

Published 16th May 2023

As you may have already heard on the grapevine, 2022 will be remembered as a bit of a miracle vintage. With hot and dry conditions over much of the summer, it has been the complete opposite...

Published 7th February 2023

The Ribera del Duero DO stretches 115km from Valladolid and Peñafiel to Aranda in the east, a long, broad valley south of Burgos. Originally a fairly poor and demanding agricultural area about a hundred...

Published 21st February 2023

The power of the brand is a curious thing in the world of wine. Widespread appreciation of wine (as opposed to being enjoyed from his lordship’s cellar at dinner) has...

Published 1st November 2022

On a drab, grey morning in mid-March, writes Emma Pook, Product & Promotions Manager, we rounded up the troops and set off from Shrewsbury on not only our first...

Published 15th November 2022

Simon Jones fights the corner for Barbera, the Piedmont grape variety that, all too often, plays second fiddle to its more illustrious relation. Who says Barbera is Piedmont’s...

Published 25th August 2022

The distinctive ‘ladder wine’ bottle of Paso-Primero is a familiar sight on Tanners’ shelves. Created by Shrewsbury locals, Tom and Emma Holt, who first met over a decade ago...

Published 21st June 2022

There can be no doubting that 2021 is a fantastic vintage for the dry whites of Bordeaux. Across the region we found wines that have pronounced aromatics with rich textures built around...

Published 25th May 2022

Following three hot, sunny vintages, we’re pleased to report 2021 has seen a return to a more classical style of wine. A weeklong visit in May to taste the newly released vintage...

Published 10th September 2019

For a curried coconut lemon sole with lime and chilli root mash, I have two perfect, crisp whites to match. Firstly, Henri Ehrhart Riesling, Grand Cru Kaefferkopf...

Published 10th July 2018

Bubbly wine has been quenching our thirst pre-dating medieval times, and even in the modern day, it remains an incredibly popular essential- synonymous with...

Published 31st May 2023

On day three of our Bordeaux trip, we said farewell to the Left Bank and moved eastwards to the Right Bank appellations of Pomerol and Saint-Émilion. Initial reports from the region suggested that...

Published 24th May 2023

It is that time of year again when rosé takes centre stage, writes Simon Jones, however sales throughout the year are much more consistent than they used to be. When I started a few years ago, okay quite...

Published 27th February 2023

To celebrate Saint David’s day (Dydd Dewi Sant), our Welshpool branch Manager, Thomas Corbett, tells us a little bit about some of his favourite Welsh spirits. From whisky to...

Published 4th August 2022

“Why did you bother staying here?” asked the owner of the guest house as we checked out on our last morning in Franschhoek, writes James Tanner, Chairman. It was a disarming but fair...

Published 12th August 2022

The sun is out and it looks like it’s here to stay for a while, writes Erica Baker-Vilain, so if you’re looking for somewhere to sit, relax and have a glass (or more) of excellent wine...

Published 25th May 2022

We’re celebrating Welsh Wine Week, running from the 4th of June to the 12th, by highlighting some of the best producers, as well as celebrating the progress of Welsh wine. It is an exciting...

Published 9th May 2022

We had all heard the varied weather reports after three solar vintages before travelling to Bordeaux. 2021 had not been the easiest in the vineyard with a challenging growing...

Published 31st March 2022

So, Tanners Claret is almost as old as me! Almost, but not quite. My first time going abroad, I remember the ferry – a big ship called the Leopard belonging to Normandy...

Published 28th April 2021

During the last year, without the opportunity to visit our favourite restaurants, takeaways have perhaps become more prevalent than ever. As a culinary treat away from your own...

Published 9th October 2018

Most people know of port; a deliciously sticky sweet wine that ages incredibly well and pairs nicely with cheese. It’s a great indulgence, particularly in the winter months...

Published 8th August 2023

It is no secret that I have a long-affirmed affection for Bordeaux, writes Tiffany Vernon, but I am yet to explore the region in its entirety (it is certainly bigger than it appears on a map!)...

Published 1st June 2023

We’re always delighted to support the wines and vineyards of the UK, so ‘Welsh Wine Week’ (running from 2nd June- 11th June) gives us a perfect opportunity to highlight some of the...

Published 1st March 2023

To celebrate World Book Day, Tanners’ Jo Evans explores the importance of wine within literature throughout history, revealing why a glass of vino and a good book should very often be enjoyed...

Published 6th October 2022

Earlier this month, the Directors at Tanners Wines were delighted to celebrate Dawn Williams, Duncan Smith and Richard Stevens’s induction to the ‘30 Year Club’....

Published 26th May 2022

The days seem to have rushed by, we’re at the end of May and it’s time to catch a breath and have a think about the campaign. I’m just back from a short séjour into the Médoc where proprietors...

Published 28th April 2022

After a run of three fantastic years (2018, 2019, 2020) there was always a feeling that consistent and almost ‘perfect’ weather for grape-growing in Bordeaux had to break – and last year...

Published 17th June 2021

We had all heard the varied weather reports after three solar vintages before travelling to Bordeaux. 2021 had not been the easiest in the vineyard with a challenging growing...

Published 19th May 2022

The first two days of our visit to Bordeaux in May were dedicated to the appellations to the east of the Gironde estuary, focussing on Saint-Emilion and Pomerol. Merlot dominates...

Published 11th January 2022

Remember Beaujolais? It is not everyone’s first thought as a “go-to” region but maybe it should be! A long-time favourite of the wine trade, and when it hails from a good...

Published 23rd February 2016

There’s nothing more comforting than a classic British dish. Whether it’s a warming toad-in-the-hole or a creamy Eton mess, traditional British recipes are always winners...