Journal

Look no further than Portugal, says Vino Gusto's Jake Bennett-Day, who has been enjoying a drop or two while on holiday.

Join Vino Gusto's Jake Bennett-Day as he takes us on a delicious journey to what he calls Spain's real food capital.

South African wines are enjoying a renaissance, says Vino Gusto's Jane Bennett-Day. They're not only good value, "they're good. Full stop".

“Ladies & Gents, we are now descending into Madrid, where the temperature is chilly 8°C with rain…” Right. Not quite the warm welcome I was expecting from Spain. But no matter, the real adventure lay beyond the city, in the...

Co-owner of Vino Gusto Jake Bennett-Day explains why he doesn't believe in the scoring system for wine.

Vino Gusto's Jake Bennett-Day tells us to give Canadian wines a go.

Whether you’re a Christmasaholic or a Grinch at this time of year, there’s no denying that the festive season is now well and truly with us. Though it’s certainly full on in the shop, we’ve managed to grab a few...

A frustrated Jake Bennett-Day looks at the impact to the wine industry of the recent Budget and how it might affect the quality of the wine we drink.

It's time to fall back in love with Chianti, says our resident wine expert.

A Spanish wine is gettign Vino Gusto's Jake Bennett-Day feeling romantic. He explains how 'atomic Albariño' hits his sweet spot.

Vino Gusto co-owner Jake Bennett-day has to sample hundreds of wines in his job and tells us what makes a wine memorable.

Vino Gusto's Jake Bennett-Day lets us in on the quirky and gloriously British etiquette of drinking Port.

Join Vino Gusto's Jake Bennett-Day in celebrating rosé - the taste of summer.

Wine shop owner Jake Bennett-Day takes a look into vegan wines.

 Cabernet Sauvignon vies with Merlot as the most widely planted grape variety in the world - and usually wins. It is also a variety which causes many wine drinkers to purr with expectation and deference. It is the bedrock of most...

Vino Gusto's Jake Bennett-Day gets hot under the collar over wine glasses.

The confusing language of wine gets a Jake Bennett-Day makeover with all the feels.

Vino Gusto's Jake Bennett-Day admits he loves Chablis, but is climate change having an adverse effect on the Chablis vineyards?

This is one of the oldest of all wine areas in Italy. Evidence of viticulture exists in this region back to the 8th Century BC. Florentine wine retailers were known to exist in the 11th Century. By the 14th Century...

'Come quickly, I am drinking the stars' quotes Vino Gusto's Jake Bennett-Day as he tells us to treat ourselves to Champagne.

I can hardly believe it - not only is December upon us but the Big Day is almost here. If you're still looking for inspiration for a gift, or yourself, here (and back by popular demand) are our VG team...