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How we select our French Wine producers

How we select our French Wine producers

People often ask how we find the small French wine producers behind Vintrepid. The short answer: slowly, and with purpose. After more than 10 years in the London wine trade, I’ve built relationships with family domaines and artisan winemakers whose...

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Why We Focus on the Wine Club

Why We Focus on the Wine Club

When we started Vintrepid, we wanted to bridge the gap between how restaurants buy wine and how people drink it at home. Our wine club is built around that idea — importer-direct French wines, chosen for their story and place, not their label. Real wine, made by real families.

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Why Subscribe to a Wine Club Instead of Buying Off the Shelf

Why Subscribe to a Wine Club Instead of Buying Off the Shelf

That’s one of the reasons my wife Jess and I started Vintrepid — a small family business importing wines directly from the families who make them in France. We wanted to share the wines we love — real wines, from real people — without all the middle layers that drive up price and blur the story.

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Corks vs. Screw Caps: Why the French Still Choose Tradition

Corks vs. Screw Caps: Why the French Still Choose Tradition

If you’ve ever wondered why most French wines still come sealed with a cork, even as the rest of the world turns to screw caps, the answer is part science, part story. The Practical Side Screw caps were designed to...

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To Cellar or Not to Cellar | Vintrepid Wine Advice

To Cellar or Not to Cellar | Vintrepid Wine Advice

There’s something romantic about the idea of cellaring wine — bottles resting in the dark, waiting for their perfect moment. But the truth is, most wines today are made to be enjoyed now, not decades from now. At Vintrepid, we...

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How to Gift Wine That Actually Feels Thoughtful (Not Last-Minute)

How to Gift Wine That Actually Feels Thoughtful (Not Last-Minute)

There’s a reason wine remains one of the most-loved gifts: it’s timeless, delicious, and instantly elevates any occasion. But not all wine gifts are created equal. A good wine gift feels thoughtful — not like something grabbed from a bottle...

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The French Way to Drink House Wine — and Why You Should Subscribe

In France, "house wine" isn’t a shortcut — it’s a staple. It’s the reliable bottle poured at family lunches, on bistro tables, and by the carafe in every neighbourhood café. It’s unfussy, honest, and delicious — and that’s exactly what...

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Why Subscribe to the Discovery Pack? A French Wine Adventure in Every Delivery

If you're looking to expand your wine horizons without doing hours of research or dropping into wine snob territory, the Discovery Pack is your shortcut to drinking better. It's curated, convenient, and full of surprises — and it's become our...

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From France to Australia: How Classic Grape Varieties Translate

Ever wondered why Chardonnay from France tastes nothing like Chardonnay from Margaret River? Or why Syrah and Shiraz seem like the same grape… but not quite? That’s because while the grape may be the same, everything else — from soil...

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