Wine Blog
View our favourite seasonal wine blogs, out favourite food pairings and new wine launches here! So grab a glass of wine, sit back and enjoy reading our Wine Blog.

SPAR is summer ready with new wines
Just in time for restrictions easing & the start of a (hopefully) more normal summer, we’ve launched two bag in a box wine formats, a new favourite Picpoul de Pinet as well as an delicious classic, a sauvignon blanc.

Raise A Glass To These: Our Summer Wine Recommendations
Raise A Glass To These: Our Summer Wine Recommendations

What Is Prosecco? Prosecco vs. Champagne
Torn between prosecco and Champagne? To most, they are one and the same, but they’re actually worlds apart. Discover the main difference between prosecco and Champagne, and why so many people choose the former, below.

A Simple Guide to Food and Wine Pairing
From wines to choose with chicken and picks with pork, to wines favourable with fish and satisfying with salad. Here’s our guide to food and wine pairing.

Launching our new prosecco rosé!
SPAR is delighted to be the first convenience store group in Britain to offer the new pink Prosecco to shoppers.

Finding The Perfect Accompaniments: What Wine Goes Best With Steak?
Choosing the perfect steak and wine pairings is a great way to spruce up your meal. And the best part is, there’s a wide range of complementing refreshments available dependent on your favourite type of steak!

Hangover Remedies: The Best Food to Cure a Hangover
Researching how to cure a hangover can prove a real headache, but here’s what you should eat to stop pain ruining your (hazy) memories of a great night.

Philippa's Festive Favourites
Master of Wine, Phillipa Carr chooses her favourite wines for the festive season and tells us what to pair them with.

Watch: How To Make This Christmas Sangria Recipe
Bringing summer’s favourite into the realm of Christmas cocktails, our winter twist on the Spanish drink makes the perfect festive cocktail. Read more now.

Watch: How to Make a Christmas Prosecco Cocktail
Add some extra bubbles to your festive celebrations with this Christmas prosecco cocktail recipe. Discover how to make this Christmas drink today.

Easy Mulled Wine Recipe
Is it even a Christmas party without mulled wine? Learn how to make this festive tipple with SPAR.

How To Make Mulled Wine
The Christmas cocktail classic, no list of winter cocktails would be complete without mulled wine!

Red Wine Penne Pasta
A rich, full-bodied red wine penne pasta, ideal for date night. (Or late night. On the sofa. In pyjamas.)

SPAR Summer Wine Launch
Read about our five summer wines, launched in time for the great British summer.

SPAR Wine Festival
Our annual wine festival kicks off today and we wanted to showcase three of our favourite festival wines.

A Toast To The Best Wines For Christmas dinner
When it comes to raising your glass over the golden turkey and roast potatoes, what should be in it? Here’s our pick of the best wines for Christmas dinner.