FOR PALATE, REPERTOIRE & CHUTZPAH

We help wine drinkers become wine lovers by helping them learn the wine fundamentals like a pro, eschewing the guesswork and ignorance.

Blog

Read

Ourglass tapes | tasting wine & food on film | Michael Sager part 3

Continuing our tasting wine film series – the Ourglass tapes –  Michael Sager positions wine as food – a product of loving care and attention – and not as a lifestyle choice.

Ourglass tapes | tasting wine with Michael Sager | part 3

Film: Tasting wine with Michael Sager | Part 3

Ourglass tapes | tasting wine & food on film | Michael Sager part 1

Continuing our tasting wine film series – the Ourglass tapes – we drink wine with award winning restauranteur, importer and sommelier, Michael Sager of Sager + Wilde and Sager and Wine.

Ourglass tapes | tasting wine with Michael Sager | part 1

Film: Tasting wine with Michael Sager | Part 1

Ourglass tapes | tasting wine & food on film | Michael Sager part 2

Continuing our tasting wine film series – the Ourglass tapes – we discuss the importance of classical training with restauranteur and sommelier, Michael Sager, of Sager + Wilde & Sager and Wine.

Ourglass tapes | tasting wine with Michael Sager | part 2

Film: Tasting wine with Michael Sager | Part 2

A shortish guide to help you navigate the wine regions of USA

A short guide to help you navigate the great wine regions of USA.

A brief guide to the wine regions of USA

Guide: The wine regions of USA

Ourglass tapes | tasting wine & food on film | Max Halley part 4

Continuing our tasting wine film series – the Ourglass tapes – we pair a full English fry up sandwich with La Dilettante Sparkling by C&P Breton.

Ourglass tapes | tasting wine with Max Halley | part 4

Film: Tasting wine & food with Max Halley | Part 4

Ourglass tapes | tasting wine & food on film | Max Halley part 2

Continuing our tasting wine film series – the Ourglass tapes – we time  paired a Chicken Tikka Masala sandwich with German Riesling by Maximin Grünhaus – and Beaujolais by François de Nicolay

Ourglass tapes | tasting wine with Max Halley | part 2

Film: Tasting wine & food with Max Halley | Part 2

Ourglass tapes | tasting wine & food on film | Max Halley part 3

Continuing our tasting wine film series – the Ourglass tapes – we pair a fish finger sandwich with Chablis by De Moor & Sauvignon Blanc by Savage

Ourglass tapes | tasting wine with Max Halley | part 3

Film: Tasting wine & food with Max Halley | Part 3

Ourglass tapes | tasting wine & food on film | Amelia Singer part 7

Continuing our tasting wine and food film series – the Ourglass tapes – broadcaster Amelia Singer pairs Once and Future's Contra Costa Zinfandel with Chorizo, Lomo, Prosciutto & Salami

Ourglass tapes | tasting wine with Amelia Singer | part 7

Film: Tasting wine & food with Amelia Singer | Part 7

Ourglass tapes | tasting wine & food on film | Amelia Singer part 5

Continuing our tasting wine and food film series – the Ourglass tapes – broadcaster Amelia Singer pairs Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé with olive tapenade and crackers

Ourglass tapes | tasting wine with Amelia Singer | part 5

Film: Tasting wine & food with Amelia Singer | Part 5

Ourglass tapes | tasting wine & food on film | Amelia Singer part 6

Continuing our tasting wine and food film series – the Ourglass tapes – broadcaster Amelia Singer pairs Cos Cerasuolo with bresaola and sundried tomato 

Ourglass tapes | tasting wine with Amelia Singer | part 6

Film: Tasting wine & food with Amelia Singer | Part 6

Ourglass tapes | tasting wine & food on film | Amelia Singer part 4

Continuing our tasting wine and food film series – the Ourglass tapes – broadcaster Amelia Singer pairs Raúl Pérez Ultreia Godello with Anatorci and Moluengo cheese.

Ourglass tapes | tasting wine with Amelia Singer | part 4

Film: Tasting wine & food with Amelia Singer | Part 4

Ourglass tapes | tasting wine & food on film | Amelia Singer part 2

Continuing our tasting wine and food film series – the Ourglass tapes – broadcaster Amelia Singer pairs La Dilettante, an organic Loire sparkling wine made by C&P Breton with Crunchy Nut Cornflakes.

Ourglass tapes | tasting wine with Amelia Singer | part 2

Film: Tasting wine & food with Amelia Singer | Part 2

Ourglass tapes | tasting wine & food on film | Amelia Singer part 3

Continuing our tasting wine and food film series – the Ourglass tapes – broadcaster Amelia Singer pairs Moreau-Naudet Chablis Premier Cru Les Forêts with homemade Guacamole and Corn Tortilla chips.

Ourglass tapes | tasting wine with Amelia Singer | part 3

Film: Tasting wine & food with Amelia Singer | Part 3

Ourglass tapes | tasting wine & food on film | Max Halley part 1

Continuing our tasting wine film series – the Ourglass tapes – we break bread and drink wine with broadcaster and noted sandwicher, Max Halley of Max's Sandwich Shop.

Ourglass tapes | tasting wine with Max Halley | part 1

Film: Tasting wine & food with Max Halley | Part 1

Ourglass Infographic | Wine Flavour Tasting Assessment Chart

Infographic: Wine Flavour Tasting Assessment Chart

The Swiss Army knife of matching meat, cheese and cheese

Ourglass Infographic | Charcuterie & Wine Flavour Matching Chart

Infographic: Charcuterie & Wine Flavour Matches

Infographic: Charcuterie & wine pairing

A virtuous circle of wine & cheese pairings

Ourglass Infographic | Cheese & Wine Flavour Matching Wheel 

Infographic: Cheese & Wine Flavour Wheel

Infographic: Cheese & wine pairing

Ourglass Infographic | Wine Tasting Flavour Wheel Chart

Infographic: Wine Tasting Flavour Wheel Chart

Infographic: Wine tasting flavour wheel

A shortish guide to help you navigate the great wine regions of France

A short guide to help you navigate the great wine regions of France.

A brief guide to the wine regions of France

Guide: The wine regions of France

A shortish guide to help you navigate the great wine regions of Italy

A short guide to help you navigate the great wine regions of Italy.

A brief guide to the wine regions of Italy

Guide: The wine regions of Italy

Some guidance on serving temperature for all types and styles of wine. 

Ideal temperature for serving wine

What is the right serving temperature for wine

Some useful stuff to know about the Vermentino grape variety

Ourglass presents a short guide to the Vermentino grape variety

Ourglass grape guide to Vermentino

Brief: Vermentino

5 useful things to consider when choosing a good bottle in store

Some guidance for picking the right wine when in store 

5 things to consider when choosing the right bottle of wine

Insight: How to choose a good bottle when out & about

Some useful stuff to know about the wines of Beaujolais

Ourglass presents a short guide to the wines of Barolo, Piemonte

Ourglass guide to Barolo

Brief: Beaujolais

Some useful stuff to know about the Barbera grape variety

Ourglass presents a short guide to the Barbera grape variety

Ourglass grape guide to Barbera

Brief: Barbera

We want to demystify and celebrate the most gloriously decadent, to the downright audacious food and wine pairings, but also inspire experimentation. Grab a glass and dig in.

Demystifying The World of Food and Wine Pairings

Perspective: Demystifying the world of food & wine pairings

We want to reveal and celebrate the lesser known, less obvious styles and types of wines, to inspire confident exploration worthy of Indiana Jones. Grab a glass – or Grail Cup – and choose your adventure.

There’s a big old world of wine, and it’s easy to stick with what you know, like Pinot Grigio or Merlot. If you’re looking to switch things up, try these lesser known but delicious alternatives. 

Smart wine variety alternatives

Insight: If you like that wine, try this ~ 14 alternative styles to taste

Some reflections on the 2021 Burgundy vintage

2021 marks a welcome return in style and approach to the ‘classic’ '19, '16 and '14 vintages after the increasingly hot, dry vintages of '20, '18' and '15.

Burgundy 2021 vintage report

Report: Burgundy 2021 vintage

Some useful stuff to know about the wines of Barolo

Brief: Barolo

Some simple guidance on how to look after and store your wine so that when you're ready to pop, it's ready to sing

Some guidance for storing wine, whether preserving a valuable wine collection, or keeping your everyday wines in a good condition ready to pour and delight.

How to store wine carefully

Guide: How to store wine for drinking at home

Guide: What is the right serving temperature for wine

Some useful stuff to know about the Albariño grape variety

Ourglass presents a short guide to the Albariño grape variety

Ourglass grape guide to Albariño

Brief: Albariño

Some useful stuff to know about the wines of Bordeaux

Ourglass presents a short guide to the wines of Bordeaux

Ourglass guide to Bordeaux

Brief: Bordeaux

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Wine* (*But Were Afraid to Ask)

10 things to learn about wine

Insight: 10 things to learn about wine

A short glossary of common wine terms to help equip you with the vocabulary to discuss and critique wine with confidence

Wine Glossary

Reference: A simple glossary of wine language

Reference: A glossary of wine language

Why are some wines more expensive than others? Why are some wines so expensive/cheap? What determines the price of a wine?

Generally, the more you pay for a wine, the more you will get out of it. Here, we explain the difference in the price of wine, contrasting what goes into the making a ‘Coca Cola’ vs. a ‘Rolex’ wine.

Why is some wine more expensive?

Perspective: A wine’s worth ~ what makes a bottle more expensive? 

Are you looking to join the best wine club? Here are some important things to bear in mind when deciding where you belong

Are you looking to join the best wine club? Here are some important factors to consider to make sure you’re joining the right club.

What makes a good wine club?

Perspective: What makes a good wine club?

A wine tasting with our friends at award winning advertising agency, adam&eve/DDB 

adam&eveDDB Wine Tasting

Film: adam&eveDDB wine tasting

Ourglass tapes | tasting wine & food on film | Amelia Singer part 1

The first of our tasting wine series – the Ourglass tapes – starts with award-winning wine broadcaster and communicator, Amelia Singer.

Ourglass tapes | tasting wine with Amelia Singer | part 1

Film: Tasting wine & food with Amelia Singer | Part 1

Welcome to our first in a series of articles on current London happenings relating to food, music, film and going out all stuff we believe naturally goes with wine. We hope you enjoy it.

The Timeless Appeal of Sergio Leone

Perspective: The timeless appeal of Sergio Leone

Your step-by-step guide to getting neverordinary wine

Follow our 9 step path to discover how to get neverordinary wine.

Infographic: How To Get Neverordinary Wine

Infographic: How to get Neverordinary wine

A step-by-step guide to tasting wine like an expert

We enjoy wine and we want you to enjoy it too. That is our purpose here. This knowledge will pay you back in spades in a lifetime of joy, pleasure, and connection.

How To Enjoy Wine

Guide: How to taste wine

Check out these 9 wines that deliver a sonic boom of excitement, energy, and pleasure at your next dinner party. 

Top 9 Dinner Party Wines

Discover: Top 9 dinner party wines

Sometimes you need to go further than a plain thank you. Our wine guide, Martin has got your back with 6 thank you wines.

6 Wines To Say Thank You

Discover: 6 wines to say thank you

In this piece, we explore what it is that makes an extraordinary wine. 

What Makes Extraordinary Wine

Perspective: What makes extraordinary wine

A fun way to go explore beyond your Savvy B comfort zone

New Zealand sauvignon blanc – aka Kiwi SB – is a favourite among British drinkers. Here'sa surefire way to try something new, find your style, and have a bloody laff.

How To Game Sauvignon Blanc

Game: How to game Sauvignon Blanc

A short guide to choosing the right wine glass

Learn how to choose the proper wine glass by following our selection criteria and guidance.