Having worked a large part of my legal drinking life in the wine trade, I have never been able to take part in Dry Jan – so for me, there has always been the alternative route, which is either drinking less – which in my role is pretty impossible, resorting to watery alcohol free wheat […]
As we concentrate on the sustainable, environmental and health segment of the wine market, January is the perfect time to be thinking about drinking consciously rather than in quantity like over Christmas. So let’s focus on the lower alcohol, lower tannin & sulphates and more sustainably produced wines so you can drink consciously any time. If you’re like […]
What are sulphites? Sulphites in wine are chemical compounds (sulphur dioxide, or SO2) that occur naturally, to a varying degree, in all types of wine. Sulphites act as both a wine’s preservative and enhancer, many vintners purposely add sulphites at key moments of the winemaking process to quickly halt on-going fermentation or to help protect […]
Thank you for being such a massive support to Pull The Cork, and have an amazing Christmas! As some of you might know, starting a business from scratch needs an incredible amount of hard work, determination and passion, and from this, there is a lot of learning. At Pull The Cork, we have encountered some incredible […]
A recent article in the press reports that consumers are drinking less wine now than ever before and that 2018 has been a challenging year for the wine trade. Mainstream wine sales might be down, but organic wine sales are on the rise. Consumers are beginning to be more conscious about what they are drinking, […]
You may not be aware, but reviews go a long way for us, so in return, we are launching a monthly competition to give back to those that leave good reviews on the wines that they have enjoyed! If you have something to say about any of the wines you have bought from us and you […]
THIS IS THE FINAL FULL WEEK FOR ORDERING WINES FROM PULL THE CORK!!!! Just in case you missed our mail-shoot last week, we really wouldn’t want you to go thirsty this Christmas, so please make sure that you get all your orders in – with us by Monday week to ensure a safe delivery time […]
I understand that you might be like, does this guy really drink at breakfast….? My answer to that is, rather than the word ‘drink’, I use the word ‘enjoy’. Just like a Bellini, having a glass of low alcohol wine at breakfast, on a nice relaxing weekend is just perfect! After all the weekend is […]
Do you need help with picking the right bottle or case of wine to give this Christmas? We’ve created this list of amazing wines with fantastic stories to give as present this year: to your loved ones or to yourself! From vegan wines and natural wines to low sugar wine and low histamine wine from […]
Welcome wine explorers! It’s high time we explored Ukrainian wine! I have always been a wine explorer, always keen to try new wines from all parts of the globe. And when someone asks me about my favourite wine, it’s hard to answer. Where yours might be a vintage Burgundy from your year of birth or […]
Are you ready for some amazing Black Friday Wine Deals? We prepared one of a kind Black Friday wine deals, perfect for any wine lover that wishes to stock up a wine cellar for a great price. We chose some splendid drinks from our rich selection of organic and natural wines you’ll enjoy the most. […]
This is a phrase that will come into the public eye very soon, and this is honestly something I have only been made aware of recently. Col Fondo wines are something that are hotting up to be the next big thing in the sparkling wine world! Anyone with a relative knowledge of languages will know that […]
A producer that we have grown very fond of recently – Bodegas Menade – Produced in Rueda – Enjoyed in the UK! Bodegas Menade began back in 1820 when their ancestors tended vineyards in a wide variety of sites that today form part of DO Rueda. The wine-making was produced in an underground facility in La Seca, […]
We have some exciting news just in time for the Christmas rush – we have constructed a more user-friendly website!! After 11 months in operation, Pull The Cork has come from strength to strength, we have taken on board the advice and feedback from our customers and supplier alike – and created a much more […]
So, what is sustainable winemaking? Sustainable winemaking is the catch-all term for several winemaking practices that minimise damage to the environment and, as a result, the end consumer. In most cases, this means that the winemaker will use only organic products and pesticides in their vineyards eschewing the use of chemical solutions. Difference between organic […]
How much do you know about natural wines of Austria? Grüner Veltliner will always be a favourite from Austria, but the country also produces delicious blends that you’re going to want on your shelf. It’s about time you explored wines of Austria! We decided to introduce you to a diverse and magnificent world of natural […]
Once you’ve closed the door for the final time to trick or treaters, because it’s their bedtime, and anyone else that is still out knocking on the door is either a lawbreaker or too old to be trick or treating, what do you do? It’s 8 pm, all the sweets (and kale) are gone, but […]
Some exciting news for all us Organic Wine lovers!! A large supermarket chain stated recently “We have seen a really strong increase in demand for organic wines in the last year”. According to the latest report from accreditation body the Soil Association, the UK organic food and wine market worth £2.2 billion, with supermarket sales rising […]
At Pull The Cork we are always on the hunt for new and exciting wines – that we think you guys will love… Since day 1, we have been on the hunt for everyday drinkers, wines for that Special occasion, a weekend with the in-laws, or just a meal with your mates – are trying […]
Ever tried Pivnica Brhlovce sparkling wines? We were so happy to discover these magnificent sparkling volcanic wines from Slovakia, and would like to share with you our experience. Brhlovce village, a UNESCO heritage site located in heart of Slovakia, and located on the slopes of stratovolcano Sitno, which erupted 5 million years ago, is a […]
The evenings here in London are drawing in rapidly. Only a month ago the sun was setting at a leisurely, life inducing 8 pm. Now it’s gone soon after 6 pm. The sun is regressing to a childhood bedtime, the sky has snapped, drained of warming light, replaced with that thin vaulted ceiling that comes […]
What are these “pet nat” sparkling wines my trendy friends keep talking about? Recently dubbed as ‘hipster bubbles’ by wine lovers, Pet Nat (short for Pétillant Naturel) is a natural sparkling wine. Being a fully naturally made wine this means it has been made with minimal intervention from the winemaker – during production, who instead […]
What is the secret about biodynamic wines? I have to confess to being relatively new to this wine thing. So I was thrilled when Pull the Cork team asked me along to a wine tasting this week in his high-and-low search for wines you’ll love. And all because, once upon a time, James sold me […]
Recently we have been lucky enough to have taken on a cracking collection of everyday drinking wines from Ardèche Par Nature. The vineyard is situated on the southern side of the southern part of Ardèche on the Rhone Valley’s right bank. Par Nature is operated by Vignerons Ardechois, which when it started back in the twelfth […]