The Little Fine Wine Blog

The French didn’t invent wine, which was probably made first in West Asia, in either Georgia, Armenia or Iran, in 6000 BC. But, they may well have done, given the worldwide reputation of French wine, the French wine regions Champagne, Burgundy, Sancerre and Bordeaux etc, and French wine grapes such as Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon or Sauvignon Blanc.  The Phocaeans (traders from the Greek city of Phocaea) brought grapevines to France in 600…

As you may be able to tell from our wine range, our favourite red grape variety, by far, is Pinot Noir. Its combination of red berry perfume, fine texture on the palate and excellent balance is extremely alluring. The grape is tricky to grow and tricky to vinify (which means it is never the cheapest wine offered) but is found widely around the world and is…

One of the questions we are asked most often during our wine tastings is how Rosé wine is made. Here, our Director Vicki outlines the basics. Well… there is an easy way to make Rosé. This is to blend white and red wines together just before the wine is bottled. But, this is not seen as the best way to make a good Rosé wine (exceptions…

We’re busy putting the finishing touches to our tasting/Christmas dates and are looking forward to sending these out very soon. In the meantime, a friend asked recently if we also send cases of wine out as gifts (rather than on a subscription basis)…the answer is a resounding yes! Please see below eight ideas for individual cases for Christmas wine gifts and other occasions. From Champagne and…

Solely in the UK, there are over 50,00 different variations of wines you could possibly choose from. In turn, this makes it almost an impossibly difficult decision to pick the best and favourite one for you. However, here at the Little Fine Company, our main priority is to provide you with the best of the best half bottles of wine, separating you from the big-name mass-produced…

New Wines for Autumn We’ve stocked the shelves with new wines from France, Portugal and beyond, ready for Autumn drinking. Below, you’ll find some of the best Autumn wines, such as a traditionally made Cremant sparkling (a great addition to the fridge) and impressive Loire Valley and Saint-Emilion reds. We have added two zesty whites under £10. Plus, full bottles of Louis Roederer Champagne; it’s perfect…

Welcome to The Little Fine Wine Company’s guide to vermouth! An unknown gem beyond the cocktail world, this distinctive, artisanally-made wine is a great addition to your drinks collection. Plus, it makes a delicious aperitif or mixer with soda. And it’s an essential ingredient for a variety of cocktails, most famously the Martini and, even more fashionably, the Negroni (now the most popular cocktail in the…