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Max Edge

Bratwurst and Gluhwein: A Guide to German Wine and Food Pairings

Great beer, brilliant cars, a frustratingly good international football team, lots of pork, even more sauerkraut and  the somewhat unfortunate reputation for cheap sweet white wine... Some would say that’s Germany in a nutshell but as is often the case,…

30/11/2022

Max Edge

No More Sad Salads

Wine! Because no good story ever started with someone eating a Salad Adorned a pub A-board, printed on a tote-bag slung over someone’s shoulder, or maybe on a Greetings card, I’m certain everyone has come across this 'rib-tickling' meme or…

07/07/2022

Roberson Wine

ROBERSON TEAM CHRISTMAS PICKS!

The Illuminations are up, people are walking down the road with big trees on their shoulders, and the first doors of the advent calendar are open. Christmas time is officially upon us, and after all the doom and gloom this…

11/12/2022

Lisse Garnett

London Cru Uncovered with Alex Hurley

London Cru’s Alex Hurley is one of Few UK winemakers prioritising still wines over sparkling A high-risk strategy in a marginal climate - Lisse Garnett asked him how he does it... Hurley is the resident Australian winemaker at London Cru…

02/08/2022

Lisse Garnett

Real men drink pink

If I’d dared serve rosé to the wine cognoscenti three decades ago I’d likely have been labelled garishly gauche or an outré wine radical. Anything pink was denigrated puerile pop or just playing to the crowd back then. And quite…

05/07/2022

Lisse Garnett

England Uncovered

ENGLISH WINE Most people think of Brits more as wine drinkers.. not winemakers Wine Folly   English Wine supposedly began with the Romans who surely needed a drink after all that pillaging Yet the climate was cold and wet and it…

23/06/2022

Lisse Garnett

CALIFORNIA UNCOVERED

The smack of Californian earth shall linger on the palate of your grandson. – Robert Louis Stevenson, The Silverado Squatters, 1883

23/06/2022

The Methods of the Makers: Carbonic Maceration

Studying Viticulture and Oenology at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, furthered my fascination in the wide variety of wine making techniques and the wine styles that they produced. I am particularly interested in the revival and repurposing of traditional and…

21/06/2022

Lisse Garnett

Washington State Uncovered

Washington State brought us Kurt Cobain, Nirvana, Seattle Grunge artist Chris Cornell, Jimi Hendrix, Twin Peaks, Twilight, Fraser and Bill Gates. Today it is bringing us super-fine, top level, financially accessible wine. Second only to California in output, Washington State…

17/05/2022

Brunia Wines - Producer Focus

Brunia Wines is the success story of brother duo Brett and Wade Sander, who share the mantra, outstanding wines require exceptional grapes The Sander family bring diversity to a traditionally white industry. They are representative of a cultural shift toward…

10/05/2022

Max Edge

German Wine Regions Explained

Uncovering the key regions of Germany As part of our German Wine Week, we are unpacking some of the key regions in Germany - from the home of Riesling in Mosel to the Gastronomic focused Baden and many others, if…

21/02/2022

Roberson Wine

Champagne vs. English sparkling wine

Champagne vs. English sparkling wine   When it comes to celebrating an event or special occasion with family or friends, we can’t think of anything more iconic that the sound of a cork popping from a bottle of bubbly.   Most of…

27/12/2021

Roberson Wine

Region in Focus: The Loire Valley

Region in Focus: The Loire Valley When you think of the Loire Valley, it immediately conjures up images of magnificently opulent 15th century châteaux, links to historical royalty, and the multitude of immaculate gardens. It should therefore come as no…

07/12/2021

Sustainable Winemaking

Moving to a sustainable wine industry As the wine industry faced further climatic challenges in 2021 we were all reminded of the fires that raged through the vineyards of California in 2020. This year in a sense of cruel irony…

25/11/2021

Francely Benedectini

The perfect menu to pair with Bordeaux wines

The perfect menu to pair with Bordeaux wines Bordeaux wines are simply irresistible, with an undeniable reputation, Bordeaux is probably the most acclaimed wine region of the world.  It serves as inspiration to the wine industry around the world, driving…

17/09/2021

5 Reasons To Be Drinking Bordeaux Rosé and White Wine

September is Bordeaux wine month and we are focusing our attention on the Rosé and white wines of the region. While Bordeaux may be world famous for its red wine there are plenty of incredible whites and even Rosés, many…

13/09/2021

Aaron Jolley

Can You Believe it - Canned Wine

The Bottle is dead long live the can Well not quite but... We have been keeping an keen eye on the emerging wine-in-can scene that is a true success story in California and has reached the shores of the UK…

03/09/2021

Francely Benedectini

Top 5 Italian Food Pairings for Italian Wine

Authentic Italian dishes paired with the best Roberson’s Italian wines.

17/08/2021

Top 5 Food Pairings for Greek Wine

Five of the best Greek dishes paired with five of Roberson's favourite Greek wines. 

12/08/2021

Lebanon - The Greatest Wine Country You've Never Tried

An introduction to one of the best regions you may never have tried wine from.

05/08/2021

How to Taste Wine Like a Pro 24/7

Tasting Wine: Every wine lover ‘tastes’ wine each time they pour themselves a glass and take a sip, but if you want to learn more about wine, you might want to go along to an organised wine tasting. Wine tastings…

04/08/2021

How to Open Champagne 24/7

Champagne is the go-to drink for marking an occasion. Commonly thought of as something to open only in celebration, Napoleon put it best when he said of Champagne: “in success you deserve it, and in defeat you need it.” While…

28/07/2021

Californian Trailblazers – Innovation and Experimentation along the US West Coast

A break down of the most innovative and exciting Californian winemakers right now. 

26/07/2021

Does the shape of your wine glass matter?

Does the shape of your wine glass matter?   Does the shape of your wine glass really matter? Well, the short answer is yes. When discussing wine, we often jump straight to the question of - what is in the glass?…

22/07/2021

Why Everyone Should be Drinking Washington Wine

Washington State Wine – A rich history and a bright future When you think about American wine it is hard not to be drawn to the wine making behemoth of California particularly within Napa and Sonoma County. With over 130…

19/07/2021

Why is Chardonnay often Oaked?

Oaked or unoaked Chardonnay, which is best? You decided....

08/07/2021

Keith Kirkpatrick

Keith's Collection

Who better to recommend wines from Roberson Wine than our very own team. Each month a Roberson team member gives you their insider knowledge and a mixed case of their favourite wines. We then place them in one collection ready…

07/07/2021

New American Classics

What Makes an American Classic?  The movie Casablanca... Harley Davidson Motorcycles.... Rock and Roll music...What do each of these have in common? I’d argue that they’re all American-made classics – cultural icons that have stood the test of time, moving…

28/06/2021

Max Edge

Top 5 Food Pairings for English Wine Bacchus and Chilli Crab plus many more!

FOOD PAIRINGS FOR ENGLISH WINE   Sun is shining, weather is sweet – an apt lyric from a favourite summertime song. The sound of glasses clinking in pub gardens, the smell of charcoal barbecues and the sight of sun-worshippers laying claim…

21/06/2021

Grape Britain: English Wine Week

Grape Britain: Announcing English Wine Week The 21st June heralds the Summer Solstice and the 24th Midsummers Day. What better way to kick off the start of summer than with a celebration of English wine. The 19th – 27th June…

17/06/2021

Alex Hurley

The Urban Winery - Q&A with Alex Hurley

In Conversion  with Alex - London CRU's AWARD-WINNING Winemaker English wine has come on leaps and bounds in the last decade. One particularly exciting development is the crop of Urban Wineries now operating in London. As part of English Wine…

14/06/2021

Cliff Roberson

Cliff’s Collection

Who better to recommend wines from Roberson Wine than our very own team. Each month a Roberson team member will give you their insider knowledge and select six of their favourite wines. We will then place them in one collection…

07/06/2021

Italian Summer Red Wines

SUMMER DRINKING – ITALIAN REDS  As we slowly emerge from over a year of lockdowns, outdoor dining sets to reign supreme this summer. You could be forgiven for turning your full attention towards chilled whites and Provence Rosés in these…

04/06/2021

Top Wine Pairings for Summer Food

New Collection: Summer Wines and Food Pairings Trapped indoors sheltering from a rainy end to Spring, the team at Roberson put our minds to coming up with a summer drinking hit list to pair with some of our favourite seasonal…

01/06/2021

Roberson Wine

Announcing LDN SPRITZ

London Cru, the UK’s first urban winery, launches LDN SPRITZ - a Can of Spritzed white wine from england The latest creation from the award-winning London Cru winery, LDN SPRITZ, has just landed and is available direct from the Roberson…

27/05/2021

Francely Benedectini

Beaujolais wines surprise the world 

Beaujolais wines surprise the world  Have you ever had a glass of Beaujolais wine?  If not, I highly recommend you give one a go.   Beaujolais is small district in south eastern France just below that of Burgundy that makes wine…

26/05/2021

Bordeaux 2020 En Primeur

Bordeaux 2020 Overview The Bordeaux 2020 En Primeur campaign is now getting into its stride. The early reports coming out of Bordeaux are indicating a very strong vintage indeed.   The latest in a trio of top vintages, following the excellent…

24/05/2021

Does soil matter for grape growing?

Grape Growing - Does Soil Matter?   Digging a little deeper What makes a wine great? Whenever this question is raised, it will not be long before soil type is thrown into the mix as a key determining factor. Growing grape…

13/05/2021

Exceptional New Releases from Bergström Wines

As US specialists Roberson Wine have become somewhat experts on all things west coast, but there is a hidden gem amongst our portfolio from the Pacific Northwest, we are of course talking about Bergström Vineyards. A family owned vineyard producing…

15/02/2021

New Website Launched

We've launched a major update to our website, which will make choosing from our award-winning selection even easier than before, whilst ensuring that our growing band of wine lovers can continue to get the great service they expect from the…

09/02/2021

'THE STUFF DREAMS ARE MADE OF' - NEW RELEASES FROM MOUNT EDEN

'THE STUFF DREAMS ARE MADE OF' - NEW RELEASES FROM MOUNT EDEN “This collection of new releases from Mount Eden and sister label Domaine Eden is full of highlights…Two thousand sixteen looks like an absolutely magical vintage. The Mount Eden…

25/01/2021

ELENI AND EDOUARD VOCORET - GIANT SLAYING CHABLIS

ELENI AND EDOUARD VOCORET - GIANT SLAYING CHABLIS With a continued focus on Burgundy, its time to cast a light on one of the most exciting producers in Chablis, Domaine Eleni and Edouard Vocoret In their short existence Eleni and…

14/01/2021

MAGIC IN MEURSAULT, 2019 CHAVY CHOUET IS ONE TO WATCH

MAGIC IN MEURSAULT, 2019 CHAVY CHOUET IS ONE TO WATCH Next week will see the latest releases from a Roberson favourite, Domaine Chavy-Chouet; a range of wines that will satisfy lovers of Burgundy wines at all levels, from Bourgogne to…

11/01/2021

Roberson Wine

DELIVERY SERVICE UPDATE

DELIVERY SERVICE UPDATE We are currently operating a normal UK mainland next-day delivery service. Just place your order before midday and we will get your order packed up and sent out for next-day delivery. Our couriers also practise contact-free delivery.…

04/01/2021

A BRIEF HISTORY OF CHATEAU MUSAR

A BRIEF HISTORY OF CHATEAU MUSAR When young Gaston Hochar moved to Paris to study Medicine, he never expected to return to his native Lebanon, with a newfound love and grand plans to embark on a new venture…Wine. Not just…

10/12/2020

Keith Kirkpatrick

THE SECRETS OF BLIND WINE JUDGING

Our wine buyer Keith gives an inside look at the world of blind wine judging.

24/11/2020