Vino Gusto

Join Rox and Jake of Vino Gusto as they sit down and catch up over a glass.

Wine Tasted:
Azienda Agricola Cortese 'Nostru' Orange-Utan 2024
Felicette Grenache Rosé 2024

Join Rox and Jake of Vino Gusto as they sit down and catch up over a glass.

Wine Tasted:

• Az. Agricola Matteo Correggia Roero Arneis 2024
• Vergelegen Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2023
• Bruno Murciano 'Pieles Doradas' Blanco Seco Valencia 2023
• Vinteloper NeoNoir 2025

Join Rox and Jake of Vino Gusto as they sit down and catch up over a glass.

This week we are really pleased to have been joined by Sam Hayes, owner of The Lighthouse Restaurant, Aldeburgh. We struggle to get a word in edgeways as Sam - or Mr Hospitality - steals the show.

From tales of his early days in hospitality, to his famous 5 star review by AA Gill in the Sunday Times, this is an exciting conversation about people, food and wine. 

Wine Tasted:

• Niepoort Redoma Reserva Branco 2023

Join Rox and Jake of Vino Gusto as they sit down and catch up over a glass.

You say Malvasia, I say Malvasia. And you can't tell me I am wrong because we're an award winning wine shop. An IWC award winning wine shop, no less.

Oh, and we're excited to announce the date for our 2025 Christmas tasting...

Santé!

Wine Tasted:

• Clos de Lôm Malvasia 2023
• Domaine Germain Saint-Romain Blanc 2023

Join Rox and Jake of Vino Gusto as they sit down and catch up over a glass.

This week we are really pleased to have been joined by 'Mr Rathfinny', Richard James, Brand Ambassador for Rathfinny Wine Estate.

We dive deep into Richards work across the Estate and how Rathfinny have ascended quickly through the ranks as a relative newcomer to the English Sparkling Wine world, to become one of the most admired estates. We touch on Rathfinny's rigorous approach to sustainability, unwavering commitment to quality, and their mission to help English Sparkling Wine succeed on a global scale. 

Santé to that!

Wine Tasted:

• Domaine Orion Chablis 2022
• Solomnishvili '#22' Saperavi 2019

Join Rox and Jake of Vino Gusto as they sit down and catch up over a glass.

In this episode: We dive into a two great value new wines to the shelves; We discuss our recent travels (some work, some play. Lots of Vino), and announce that we're finalists in the IWC wine industry awards. 

Santé to that!

Wine Tasted:

• Coquille de Mer Vermentino 2024
• Cantina Lavis Trentino Nosiola 2023

Join Rox and Jake of Vino Gusto as they sit down and catch up over a glass.

Santé!

Join Rox and Jake of Vino Gusto as they sit down and catch up over a glass.

In this episode, we dive into a few bottles that really got us talking. First up, we taste a fantastic white Burgundy that seriously overdelivers for the price — classic, elegant, and perfect for spring sipping. 

Then we head off the beaten path to explore some new Georgian white wines that are fresh, fun, and full of character. If you’re looking to discover something different, you’re in for a treat. 

And with Easter just around the corner, we chat through some food and wine pairings to help you elevate your roast lamb, chocolate eggs, and everything in between.

Santé!

Wine Tasted:

• Domaine Billard Pere et Fils Hautes-Cotes de Beaune Blanc 'La Justice' 2023

Georgian Wines:

• Didimi Maghlakelidze 'Didimi' Krakhuna 2023 (Imereti, Georgia)
• Zurab Topuridze 'Cecilia' Amber Wine Rkatsiteli/Mtsvane 2023 (Guria, Georgia)

Join Rox and Jake of Vino Gusto as they sit down and catch up over a glass.

In the latest episode of our unplanned, unscripted, unedited podcast that nobody asked for...

It's (almost) Spring time! And with appropriate wine in hand, we discuss new additions to the shelves from brilliant Bulgaria. We talk England and the potential challenges ahead as a result of a changing climate. And as, always, cheekily plug our upcoming tasting sessions at Vino Towers... Santé!

Wines Tasted:

• Château L'Escarelle 'Les Deux Anges' Rosé 2023
• Twill Cellars Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2022

Bulgarian Wines Discussed:

• Tsarev Brod Winery Riesling Pet-Nat 2023
• Bratanov Family Winery 'Symbiose' 2023
• Logodaj Melnik 55 2023

Join Rox and Jake of Vino Gusto as they sit down and catch up over a glass, this week in the company of the loveliest man in the wine trade, James Thorne of Thorne Wines.

In the latest episode of our unplanned, unscripted, unedited podcast that nobody asked for...

We explore James' route into and through the wine trade, discuss contentious subjects like, is wine worth studying? , is there such thing as an epiphany wine?, does Riesling taste like carrots?

Wine Tasted:

Allram Riesling Gaisberg Erste Lage 2021