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A Beginners Guide To Tasting Wine. Part 2 - How to taste wine

A Beginners Guide To Tasting Wine. Part 2 - How to taste wine

In this second part of our expert guide to wine tasting, we get to the good bit - what’s actually in the glass!
A beginners guide to tasting wine: Part 1 - Preparation

A beginners guide to tasting wine: Part 1 - Preparation

Here’s the first part of our guide to tasting wine properly, covering the essential prep list for an enjoyable and informative tasting experience.
We've done it again! Old Chapel Cellars is named IWC Regional Retailer of the Year

We've done it again! Old Chapel Cellars is named IWC Regional Retailer of the Year

We're thrilled to share that Old Chapel Cellars has been named IWC Regional Retailer of the Year for South West England, for the second year in a row!
Spotlight on Portugal: Wine regions to watch and the best Portuguese wines to try now!

Spotlight on Portugal: Wine regions to watch and the best Portuguese wines to try now!

With a wealth of indigenous grape varieties, a diverse climate, and passionate winemakers, Portugal as a whole is one of Europe’s most exciting wine regions. Here's the Old Chapel Guide to the regions and wines to look out for this summer. 
Simon - Retail Assistant

Simon - Retail Assistant

Meet the marvellous Simon Pearson, our brilliant new Retail Assistant here at Old Chapel's Truro wine shop. We're privileged to be able to tap into Simon's four decades of experience in the wine business!
WSET wine courses in Cornwall: Which one is right for you?

WSET wine courses in Cornwall: Which one is right for you?

Why you should take a WSET course, and our handy guide to choosing the right wine course in Cornwall!
B Corp Month: What it means to us

B Corp Month: What it means to us

Old Chapel Co-Owner, Louisa Fitzpatrick, brings you up to speed on our B Corp journey…
The best Cornish food and drink festivals to visit in 2023

The best Cornish food and drink festivals to visit in 2023

Our pick of the best Cornish food and drink festivals to get in the diary this year. A veritable feast awaits!
Wild Life Botanics: A trailblazing 'nolo' made in Cornwall!

Wild Life Botanics: A trailblazing 'nolo' made in Cornwall!

We met with Wild Life Founder Ellie Bradshaw to find out how she’s crafted an elegant and sophisticated drink to fuel a new generation of wild ones.
Visiting Cornwall's Vineyards

Visiting Cornwall's Vineyards

Many of our celebrated local vineyards are in beautiful spots, and open to visitors! Here we’ve rounded up the top four Cornish vineyards to visit.
Celebrating Cornwall's most sustainable businesses

Celebrating Cornwall's most sustainable businesses

Spurred on by our recent success at the CSAs and inspired by an amazing group of fellow B Corps operating here in Cornwall, we’re ready to take 2023 by the horns!
Megan - Marketing Manager

Megan - Marketing Manager

It's high time we properly introduced you to Meg, our Marketing Manager and social media supremo!