Welcome to our World of Wine

Our shelves, both in our wine bars and restaurants and virtually via our online wine shop, are stocked with over 400 sustainable wines, all imported directly from our “Hero Producers” - independent winemakers from small-production, family-run, organic vineyards around the world that champion biodynamic, organic and / or sustainable winemaking. 

These boutique producers are the heart of the Humble Grape family – and what we love most about our growing family is the different countries and regions they all hail from.  

With our ‘World of Wine Series’, each month we celebrate a different wine region and showcase some of its finest wines, and our amazing producers through our monthly wine tasting events and special flights. Our WSET wine experts lead our wine tasting events taking you through some of the finest wines we offer from the region talking you through what makes them so special. We even have some exceptional dishes on our menus inspired by the featured region. Join us on this journey as we explore the diverse and delicious world of wine.

Check out what we’ve got coming up over the next few months at our London wine bars and restaurants. 

March – South Africa

South Africa has a long past of wine making dating back to the 17th century, it’s steeped in history but most significantly the wines coming out of South Africa today are very worthy of shouting about. The vast majority of wine producers are located in the Western Cape, and there are three signature grape varieties that are produced here - Chenin Blanc, Pinotage and Cabernet Sauvignon.

And we’ve got some outstanding SA wines here at Humble Grape. Here at the Humble HQ we have a fondness for the underdog varieties, and when the opportunity to snatch a Pinotage for our collection sprung up, we leapt and found the ultimate Pinotage. Nieuwe Haarlem’s Pinotage hails from Paarl, one of the oldest wine-producing areas in South Africa, which has a rich tapestry of soils to create rambunctious reds that explode with oodles of complexity, and the one that is in your glass does that just right.

Or, how about the Bartinney Chardonnay, The winged figure on the label represents elevage, this is a French term is used to describe a wine's progression from fermentation to bottling. Literally, it means to raise or elevate and to bring out the noble traits. That is exactly what Bartinney have done with this Chardonnay. This is elevated Chardonnay from elevated vineyards (400-550m above sea level).

In March’s wine tasting event, we’ll be joined by one special South African producer that’s close to our heart. Genevieve MCC was inspired by the creator’s passion for good quality Méthode Cap Classique. Founder, Melissa Genevieve Nelsen, pursued her passion into the winemaking industry to develop the beautiful Blanc de Blancs MCC we know today.

Grab tickets for March’s Meet the Winemaker dinner. 

April – Rhône Valley

There’s no place like Rhône – a hub of wine culture since day dot the Rhône Valley is just as popular now as it was back then, and it’s not difficult to see why.

Home to famous names like Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côte Rôtie and Hermitage, the Rhône is the second largest wine-growing region in France and is split into two parts. The north and south are separated by a twenty mile stretch of rather green country where there are no vines. The north (the birthplace of Syrah) is the home of some the most prestigious wines, while the south is all about volume – with over 20 grape varieties growing here.

We’ve got a number of absolute gems that call the Southern France region home, including a Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the fabulous Château Gigognan - they make glorious wines packed with legendary history, but made in a far a more fruit-driven, modern, and forward-thinking style. Or a Vacqueyras appellation that is bottled without filtering or fining, something that can only really be done if the wine is incredibly clean and cellar practices are incredibly careful. The result is clean, silky and dark with an almost feline quality. Guaranteed to make you purr.

Join us for April’s Rhône Valley wine tasting to get your chance to taste some of the best. 

May – Languedoc & Provence

For May’s World of Wine, we couldn’t choose between two of our favourite South of France regions, Languedoc and Provence, so we decided we’d bring you both.

Languedoc is the largest producer of organic wines in France, as well as the biggest producer of IGP and AOC rosé wines in the country, exceeding the production of Provence. The Languedoc is part of the large Mediterranean coastal area now known as the Occitanie region, reaching from the Spanish border on the southeast to Provence in the east. 

The majority of Languedoc’s wines are red blends, but rosé and white wines are produced here, as are sparkling wines made in the traditional method, a technique made famous because of its association with Champagne but one that’s believed to have been discovered in Languedoc’s Limoux area.

Provence has been producing wine for over 2,600 years, making it the oldest wine-producing region of France. It is also the only place to focus on Rosé and is home to the only research institute dedicated to the style. 

Blessed with a fantastic climate, especially for grapes, the region is one of the lucky ones getting plenty of sunshine and not too much rain. Close to the Mediterranean, the famous “Mistral” wind keeps the vineyards dry, free of pests, and the skies clear. Perfection!

Wild shrubs like rosemary, juniper, thyme, and lavender grow a plenty throughout Provennce and the flavours heavily influence the character of the wines that are produced.