Why Do Certain Wines Pair Better With Certain Foods?
The short answer? Wine pairings work because acidity, tannins, sweetness, alcohol, texture and aroma all interact with the fat, salt, sweetness, acidity and umami in food. The best
Wine Grapes vs Supermarket Grapes: What’s the Difference?
If you’ve ever wandered through a vineyard during a wine tour and wondered why the grapes look different from the ones you’re used to in the fruit aisle, you’re not [
25 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Wedding Venue
Booking a wedding should always be a rewarding experience, but with all the excitement it can be easy to forget the important questions. So, next time you’re looking around t
Looking for a vineyard wedding venue in Berkshire? Here’s what to consider before you book.
If you’re looking for a wedding venue in Berkshire that’s a little different from the usual hotel or converted barn, vineyards offer something genuinely unique. They co
Stay on a vineyard this summer (yes, really)
Remember when you said you’d make more time for the good stuff? The days out, the weekends away, the plans that always seem to get pushed back? Life has a […]
Celebrate longer summer evenings with the new Garden Bar!
You know those summer Sundays where you’re not quite ready to say goodbye the weekend? Maybe you’ve been out for a walk or spent the day in the garden. Maybe […]
Frost damage and crop loss.
This weekend reminded us just how fragile all of this is, and the reality of making wine in the UK. Despite forecasts showing temperatures around 2 to 3 degrees, we […]
Read This Before You Think About Visiting Reading
You have been warned. Reading and the greater Berkshire area is not for everyone. In fact, we would strongly recommend avoiding it entirely… unless you are prepared for all of [&
From Craft Beer to English Wine… Let’s go on a journey!
Hey there! I’m Tim, the new Marketing Manager here at Stanlake Park. For the last 8 years I’ve been making content and managing the social media in the craft beer […]
Understanding Tartaric Crystals in Wine: The Wine Diamonds You Might Find in Your Bottle
Tartaric crystals in wine, or “wine diamonds,” are harmless natural formations in small-batch, low-intervention wines. But why do they happen?