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The Cape Crusaders: How South Africa’s Next ‘New Wave’ Is Bringing the Fire
I’ll be honest – I don’t often put pen to paper for our blog. There are plenty of writers in the company that are far...
Discover Oregon Wines: Your New Autumn Obsession
This October at The Good Wine Shop, we’re celebrating Oregon Wine Month – and we can’t wait to share one of the world’s best kept...
Zinfandel: A Grape’s Great Adventure – from Croatia to California
When you think of great American wines, chances are Zinfandel springs to mind. Bold, fruit-packed and full of personality, Zinfandel has become one of California’s...
Sparkling Stuff: Celebrate English Wine Week with These Four Fantastic Vineyards
English Wine Week (June 21–29, 2025) is upon us and what better time to raise a glass to the remarkable progress of homegrown wine? Especially...
Natural Winemakers in Victoria: From Gold Rush Origins to the New Wine Vanguard
Discover the story of Victoria’s natural wine revolution - from gold rush roots to modern pioneers such as Patrick Sullivan and Timo Mayer. Victoria’s Wine...
Ribera del Duero - a Land of Extremes
Ribera del Duero occupies the north-western half of the massive Meseta that is central Spain’s high plateau in Castilla y León. It’s a brutal place...
Exploring New Wave South African Wine Producers: A Fresh Perspective on the Old World
South African wines have long been celebrated for their diversity and quality. But in recent years, a new generation of winemakers has been shaking things...
Wine & Conflict
War zone wines – a horrible histories style look at wine including shells dropping in vineyards, a bloody Boer War battle and prisoners of war....
The Good Wine Shop Makes the Top 10 in Harpers’ "UK's Best 50 Independent Wine Retailers 2025"
What a fantastic way to start the year! We couldn’t be more honoured and proud to have been awarded 10th place in Harpers’ UK's Best...