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A Day in the Life of a Wine Expert

The role of Wine Expert at Humble Grape is no mean feat. The sought after job sees our wine professionals taking on the tough task of tasting new wines, compiling our extensive wine lists, running wine tastings and very soon educating new wine connoisseurs through our Wine School. It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it.

Best Dog Friendly Bars and Restaurants in London

At Humble Grape, our mission is to become London’s go-to bar when the need for a beverage strikes, and there’s no need to leave you four-legged companion behind. Explore more about our dog friendly London wine bars.

Enhancing our Menu with a little Chemistry

It turns out that there is a reason why white wine goes so well with fish – and it has nothing to do with the fresh and clear colour.

Sharing Plates for Greater Variety

Shareable, Sustainable, Seasonal… our mantra when creating our menus.

Environmental Respect is the Future

This blog considers a few of the ways that we can fight against climate change by harnessing dietary changes and carefully selecting the way we support different businesses and their sustainability initiatives.

The Fight Against Food Waste

Food waste is a huge issue in the world right now, with waste constituting the food we throw away and that which we feed to animals. Not only does this waste cost billions of pounds in finances, but it wastes the time of food producers, and it produces extensive carbon emissions which are harmful to our planet.

Why Bother with Food and Wine Pairings?

As such, pairing our incredible menu with the finest wines isn’t just something we do for fun – it’s an art designed to bring the experience full-circle for every one of our diners and guests. And the way it works is pretty simple.\

Sun, Sangria & Summer Parties – team building Humble style

When it comes to summer events, our mantra is to keep the rosé flowing, and the sun shining. Unfortunately, we don’t always have control over the latter – though we do tend to find that a well-stocked wine fridge full of rosé is enough to keep any team happy, come rain or shine

How to Host the Perfect Wine Tasting for your Guests

A wine tasting with Humble Grape is whatever you want it to be; whether that’s a classy opening act for your clients, an introduction to the delights of corporate finery, or simply the start of countless office tales to be shared over the coffee machine on Monday morning.

How to Host the Perfect Wedding in London

Because with the best wines in the city, combined with the beauty of a completely blank canvas and the benefit of an entirely bespoke event management service, Humble Grape holds the secret key to the perfect wedding.

Russian River Valley: what the fuss is all about?

“Almond and creamy goodness fill my mouth, campfire smoke of past summer nights rolls down my throat”. These are just a few things that you can expect to taste from a Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley in California. But what is allowing all these wonderful flavours to come together to create this unique sensory experience?

Field Blends

Get to know Portuguese Field Blends, which render astounding complexity and lip smacking whites. Contrast this with heavy hitting Spanish reds from donkey trodden terraces in the Priorat DOQa and from the hot Mediterranean climate of Alicante.

How Conventional Viticulture is Hurting You & the Planet

How is one to enjoy that glass of wine if it’s made by a vineyard that uses conventional practices?

The Best of Dog-friendly Bars in Canary Wharf

Hattie, a rescue dog who knows what she likes when it comes to dog-friendly establishments, gives us a tour showcasing the best of dog-friendly Canary Wharf and Limehouse.

#ShopLocal: Clapham Junction Business Call For Support From Residents

Businesses in Clapham Junction are calling for help from local residents, urging them to support local business in an effort to ensure no livelihoods are unnecessarily lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Independent 's 15 Best Online Wine Shops

From online tastings to special discounts, in-depth learning portals and hassle-free memberships, these online wine shops offer so much more than a simple transaction.