Author Archives: Simon

A quotation from Louis Pasteur Wine…..the healthiest and most health-givng of drinks. Yese its true wine has loads of healthy properties as regular visitors to my blog will know. Why not search to find out more. Cheers.

  We are just about there and Grainger Fine Wines has now closed for a well earned christmas break. But do not despair because we will be back in the new year with a vengeance with some stunning wines and … Continue reading →

  Do you believe in biodynamics?

  Ah ah the latest is that the french are healthier than us because they drink wine AND they eat Roquefort cheese. Apparently you need both to be healthier. The researchers at biotech firm Lycotec found that the moluld in blue cheese has … Continue reading →

A quote by Raymond Chandler " Alcohol is like love. The first  kiss is magic, the second is intimate, the third is routine. After that you just take the girls clothes off " Go on have a little titter.  Cheers.

We are off to the Hythe Tennis club again tomorrow evening to tempt members with our wines and to deliver the wines purchased from us last week. We had a great reception and I hope we will get the same … Continue reading →

There's all this kerfuffle (is that how you spell it?) at the moment in the press about the price of champagne and how cheap it is. Well its quite simple. The normal price of a french sparkling wine is in … Continue reading →

Have you considered your holiday options next year. If you are considering something different why not try a wine tour holiday or combine it with a self catering holiday. We provide fully escorted wine tours in the Loire Valley of … Continue reading →

IT IS WELL TO REMEMBER THAT THERE ARE FIVE REASONS FOR DRINKING: THE ARRIVAL OF A FRIEND, ONE'S PRESENT OR FUTURE THIRST, THE EXCELLENCE OF THE WINE, OR ANY OTHER REASON!  CHEERS.

Its that time of year for us at Grainger Fine WInes Ltd as we have to send in our accounts. For us its a milestone because this is our first accounts since we started the business back in 2010. Its been … Continue reading →