Vino Wines

23/11/2024

Another of Wenbo’s picks from Italy by the wizards of Piamonte

The depth of flavour in this wine is its calling card, 100% Merlot would be scoffed at by purists the planet over who see the grape as inferior to its famous cousin Cabernet Sauvignon. They are however wrong and this would be the star witness for the defence. Plums, berries and that always Italian trait of wonderful cherry that makes the wine absolutely of its place in Piamonte.

As Wenbo says, “imagine a marriage of St Emilion & Barolo”

This is especially pertinent for this estate where the Monferrato is very much the entry to their wines made from the noble Nebbiolo grape. The wines of Barbaresco fetch three times this so you are getting a wine making standard that is evident in the glass as you drink.

Try before you buy this weekend &

23/11/2024

It’s vitally important when selecting your wine merchant that you come to someone who knows what they are doing………

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22/11/2024

This really makes it feel festive with the launch of single malt special release bottling.

This year is the Oak Species Maturation series with this being Colombian oak. This cask strength edition is an example of what influence the barrels have on the end product, here there is a crème brûlée sweetness that matches up to the fruit and heather smoke. Cigar and nutmeg balance dark fruit flavour, there is chocolate and mint hints too.

This has never been done before, a real first with virgin Colombian oak in a Single Malt. One for the collector in your life

21/11/2024

Still time to get down and try some of the great wines we have on show

20/11/2024

Find out more about our tasting in Stockbridge tomorrow

17/11/2024

Life choices can sometimes be big and sometimes small, when it comes to Champagne you can certainly chose an own brand but there are sacrifices made by the drinker and the producer. When it comes to they are able to ensure an exceptional quality thanks to a massive library of reserve wines to ensure upmost finesse and style in the glass. The grapes are only from Grand Cru sites and are selected to be the very best Blanc De Blanc they can produce without sacrifice or cutting corners. From the very heart of the Cote des Blanc the 100% Chardonnay grapes come from up to 40% reserve wines meaning the best of years past is blended to make a sparkling wine unmatched for its luxurious taste. Aged for 5yrs in bottle during this gentle second fermentation the wine becomes complex and alive so that in the glass the bubbles dance a waltz out of the stem. Lemon, peach with hints of crisp apple transform into a delicate brioche with traces of almond and hazelnut.

If you are looking to treat yourself or someone you really love this is the choice

Pick up chilled in store or or you can order from Vinowines.co.uk for next day delivery in Edinburgh or click and collect

We are open until late tonight for any and all celebratory quaffing

16/11/2024

It’s cold, distillers edition isn’t just for Christmas it’s a great warmer as the weather dips to freezing next week. With the spice rack of flavours including American and European oak and a long maturation in ex Fino sherry barrels the complex’s flavours are blended beautifully. Creamy with a fruity sweetness this malt has a distinct influence from the Atlantic salty sea. Like many world class production areas the wind and ocean influence the final drink we get in our glass. Like the mistral in the Rhône or the afternoon fog in Napa the closeness to the sea brings a unique flavour and influence. Smokey spice gives a lovely warming long finish that is paired directly with open fire and slippers

We have plenty of single malts for that perfect gift for yourself or a loved one

10/11/2024

Christmas crackers need to have wee bottles in or it’s just a bad joke

09/11/2024

MAGNUMS OF GIN!

not only make a most delicious gin in Leith, they have the smarts to know how lovely the bottle would look as a giant magnum. That’s two bottles of gin in one. Basically what they are saying is, if you only get a normal size bottle of gin, can you be sure the giver really loves you at all

This gin and many more standard formats available in both &

08/11/2024

It’s an appropriate weekend to introduce a wine that’s not your average bear. This grand Peruvian red doesn’t pair well with marmalade sandwiches but it does come from the Inca meaning for Valley of the Sun. Made as a blend of these grapes there is so much intricate detail in the glass, 35% Malbec, Tannat 30%, petit Verdot 20%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10% and lastly Syrah at 5%. At this stage with just 4yrs age there is plenty of development to come in this wines future but its vibrancy is there in youth with blackcurrants, sweet spices and chocolate. Grown just 60miles from the Pacific Ocean the vines are hot in the desert while also having cool nights thanks to the sea breezes freshening the valley floor.

This Is a serious wine at £36 a bottle but you savour every sip so it will last as long as two bottles. Drinking less but drinking better is the future for lasting the busy festive season

Order online or come in over the weekend to try some of the awesome new wines like this one in our range

08/11/2024

Sweet tooth? Fancy a fizz that’s just 5% alcohol, Moscato d’asti from the northern hills of Italy. Floral, slightly candied peach and apricot. Delicious on its own but great with sorbet or ice cream as dessert

Order on line or for pick up

Sweet and gently sparkling with delicate aromas of honey, flowers and fresh grapes. On the palate the wine reveals ripe apricot, grape notes and a soft mousse. Delightful refreshing acidity on the finish to balance the sweetness. Italy (Piemonte) Moscato Bianco 750ml 5%abv

06/11/2024

Nebbiolo is the grape that make the iconic Barolo wines from Italy, this is its baby brother

Attractively aromatic with dried red fruits, floral notes, and hints of sweet spice. The palate offers ripe cherry and berry fruits balanced by a lightly toasty, earthy, savoury complexity with finely-grained tannins. Italy (Piemonte) Nebbiolo 750ml 14%abv

03/11/2024

It’s another fizz from us today, this is a totally different style from yesterday and it’s also on offer. A delicious Cremant De Loire from , hand harvested and hand selected grapes are vinified in steel cuves before being bottled aged on the lees for 12 months in bottle.
This wine has big style thanks to using traditional method for sparkling, the non vintage brut has complexity and depth that shine in the glass. Fine elegant bubbles with white fleshed fruit flavours and a touch of hazelnut and almond on the finish. It’s the perfect choice for anyone who is finding that sweeter style Italian fizz a little boring.

We are open today from 10.30am until late tonight &

So if you are heading out for a Sunday stroll swing by for a bottle of

02/11/2024

We love a sparkling Shiraz at Vino, the The Earthscape label is named according to the lie of the land on which Pyren is planted, from the soil structure in its quartz laden soil, to the rolling valleys, and skyward facing peaks. Harvested from the most elevated block at , handpicked then fermented in open vessels with a high proportion of whole berry fruit. Made with the traditional Champagne method of second fermentation in the bottle they put 30% new French & Hungarian oak for 4 months then 10 months in bottle post triage prior to disgorging, the method of removing the ye**ty lees in the bottle. The expressive flavours of cherry and raspberry, dusted with clove and black pepper are really perfect chilled. Powdered cocoa, burnt orange and cedar round out the equation with lovely soft tannin structure that lets you savour a glass like a pro taster. Christmas morning starts with a sparkling red in our house, paired with bacon rolls it’s an unbeatable set up for the day. The versatility of this wine lets it pair with roast lamb or slow cooked pork, big flavours work really well on the BBQ even with spice too.

01/11/2024

Vineyard Gin is the distillation of fine wine and English spirit fused with a clutch of hand-picked botanicals. Double distilled in 200 litre copper they do it properly – from scratch and using wine from their vineyards. Traditionally Rude Mechanicals is a collective of worldwide winemakers who collaborate to produce some of the most fun and interesting wines. They’ve fused their wine and worked with renowned biochemist, Dr John Walters to produce a scratch spirit that forms the unique base for this gin. The intensity of the flavours and aromas in Vineyard Gin come from the second distillation, where the hand-selected botanicals are distilled into the gin rather than using more conventional compounding methods. Only the hearts of both distillations are used in order to achieve Vineyard Gin’s ludicrously smooth finish. The result is a dry gin that has a botanical compôte of juniper, mandarin flesh, cardamom, peel of clementine, lemon zest & wine. For the perfect serve, slice a few black grapes, add a basil leaf and combine it with tonnes of ice and a tonic and you are in business

Could this be the gift for the gin lover in your life?

We are open from 10.30am today and have the doors open until late for all monsters and ghouls

26/10/2024

This wine was the absolute star from our charity tasting with the wine in the glass stops people while they compute the intense flavours. Hand-picked near the end of September next to the ancient city of Manduria at the heel of Italy’s boot, the sun-kissed and perfectly overripe Primitivo grapes that make up the entirety of this luscious stunner are brimming with concentrated flavour; from old bush vines averaging 75 years in age. Baking spice, ripe cherry and prune on the nose precede dark forest fruits, jammy plum and white and milk chocolate on the palate. Bold and complex, yet soft with fine tannins. Creamy vanilla and cinnamon flavours are imparted by malolactic conversion and 18 months in French and American oak. A blockbuster on its own but the perfect companion to steak, big game dishes and rich stews. Cantina San Marzano Anniversario 62 Primitivo Di Manduria Riserva

Click the link to buy now from our website for delivery Monday or click and collect. You can obviously visit either of our stores today in Stockbridge or Broughton Street

20/10/2024

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Don’t go out in the Sunday storm, jump on the app and order from or

19/10/2024

Sparkling Saturday doesn’t have to be boring or filled with heady booze, this is a delicious Moscato dAsti from the northern foothills of Italy. At just 8% alcohol it’s a breeze to enjoy a glass with friends and family, packed with sweet flavours of dried apricots and apple pie it’s just a joy to drink

Head to & and try it for yourself