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 

Join Rox and Jake of Vino Gusto as they sit down and catch up over a glass for the first time in 2025.

Wine Tasted:

• Suertes del Marques 'Trenzado' Listan Blanco 2023

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...

Are gilets in fashion? They certainly are in the wine trade... Despite what Rox thinks. Jake has some questionable thoughts around Christmas dinner, but rather clever ones about what you should drink. Award winning thoughts, in fact...  

Wine Tasted:

• The Liberator 'Mudlarking' Chenin Blanc 2023

Join Rox and Jake of Vino Gusto as they sit down and catch up over a glass. It's been a while, hasn't it?

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

We discuss our recent shop floor vinous tour of the wines of Greece, Jake protests that he has been away 'on business' (Rox is sceptical)... and we slip into sales mode, by advertising that we have a few spare tickets for the afternoon session of our upcoming Christmas Wine Fair - our biggest and best tasting of the year!

Tickets to the afternoon session of our Christmas Wine Fair can be purchased, here.

Wine Tasted:

• Maison Jaffelin Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé NV
• Westcott Vineyards Estate Chardonnay 2021

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, podcast that nobody asked for...

Jake jokes that it would take a month to release this episode. It took two. Jake also claims that we had 36 new wines arriving to the shelves. We had 54.

In other news, Rox asks, does size matter? And proves that the wine trade isn't all fun and games by going to a very serious Rosé tasting, hosted by Domaine de Triennes. 

Wine Tasted:

• The Post Tree Chenin Blanc 2023

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, podcast that nobody asked for...

We gorge on spectacular Tiramisu from the good guys at Wooster's Bakery, drink some very tasty shop dregs, and Rox tests Jake's vinous brain off the back of our most recent shop quiz. Not a bad way to end a work week, hey?

Wine Tasted:

• Domaine Denizot Sancerre 2022
• Domaine Bachey-Legros Bourgogne Blanc 'St Martin' 2020

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

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

The podcast meets Evelyn for the first time, we tackle a delicious bottle of Champagne sent as a Christmas gift by one of our favourite importers, and chat rubbish about Christmas traditions. Please don't think any less of Evelyn when you hear what she does on Christmas morning...

 Merry Christmas!

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 and on this occasion unedited podcast that nobody asked for...

Jake is relentlessly ridiculed: The world's most boring wine drinker, gilet wearing,  recovered vegetarian with a stemware bugbear. In an effort to balance out our increased surge in Christmas trade as a result of our annual wine fair, Jake uncovered which of our current and previously listed wines Rox is truthful enough to admit that she doesn't like...

Wines Tasted:

• SC Pannell Protero 'Aromatico' 2022
• Greywacke 'Wild Sauvignon' 2021