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Life After Lockdown | Five Reasons To Support Independent Business


Since March, life has changed exponentially and we probably wouldn’t have survived if our local community didn’t support independent business. As we come out of lockdown only to potentially enter another one, we’ve been reflecting on the last six months.   DURING LOCKDOWN   For Lightfoot Wines, lockdown was an opportunity to really make a […]

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A Guide to Vinho Verde | Portugal’s Favourite Wine


Portugal is famous for a few things… The Algarve, Port Wine and Christiano Ronaldo. However we know Portugal for a specific type of wine, Vinho Verde!   Vinho Verde wine is readily available in the UK, however some people may shy away from it because they aren’t sure what it may taste like. After all, […]

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12 WINES OF CHRISTMAS | VOLUME #4 | CANTINE DE PALMA – AGLIANICO


Welcome to our fourth edition of 12 Wines of Christmas. In this series we’re going to explore 12 wines that we think you should be drinking this Christmas. We’ll tell you why we have chosen it, the food pairings we recommend and a little bit more info on the winery/region. So, without further ado and […]

THE 12 WINES OF CHRISTMAS | PAXTON THE GUESSER RED


Welcome to our third edition of 12 Wines of Christmas. In this series we’re going to explore 12 wines that we think you should be drinking this Christmas. We’ll tell you why we have chosen it, the food pairings we recommend and a little bit more info on the winery/region. So, without further ado and […]

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THE 12 WINES OF CHRISTMAS | ALBA VEGA ALBARINO


Welcome to our second edition of 12 Wines of Christmas. In this series we’re going to explore 12 wines that we think you should be drinking this Christmas. We’ll tell you why we have chosen it, the food pairings we recommend and a little bit more info on the winery/region. So, without further ado and […]

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THE 12 WINES OF CHRISTMAS | WELCOMBE HILLS PINOT NOIR PRÉCOCE


Welcome to our first edition of 12 Wines of Christmas. In this series we’re going to explore 12 wines that we think you should be drinking this Christmas. We’ll tell you why we have chosen it, the food pairings we recommend and a little bit more info on the winery/region. So, without further ado and […]

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Lightfoot’s 12 wines of Christmas


Christmas is upon us. There’s no escaping it. When it comes to Christmas time, you can either bury your head in the sand and try to ignore all the festivities or you can just accept it and embrace it. After all, it is supposedly a time of goodwill to all.   Taking this into account, […]

New Zealand Wine | Learn More About New World Wine Regions


Wine from New Zealand has increased in popularity exponentially over the last 10 years. The Marlborough region in particular has become renowned for Sauvignon Blanc production, however that is just the tip of the iceberg. With this in mind, we thought we would take the time to explore all the things we love about New […]

Best Malbec Wine | Find Out About The World’s Trendiest Wine


FrenIf you’re a red wine drinker then the chances are you’ve probably tried Malbec. Heck, even if you’re not a red drinker, or even a wine fan for that matter, you’ve probably heard of Malbec.  In recent years Malbec has increased in popularity and now is a regular fixture on wine lists and supermarket shelves. […]

RIOJA WINE GUIDE | SPAIN’S MOST FAMOUS WINE REGION


Spain is a fantastic country which boasts amazing wine throughout different regions. There’s many different areas of wine production, however Rioja is possibly the most famous and most popular Spanish wine here in the UK. With this in mind, we thought it would be a good idea to publish our Rioja wine guide.   WHAT […]