White Fox Wines - Chester

24/04/2025

Interesting read 👍

🍷 Alice Feiring: the rebel voice of natural wine speaks out.

(Reading time: 3 minutes)

Outspoken, visionary, and never afraid to challenge the system, Alice Feiring is one of the most influential voices in the world of natural wine.

A New Yorker with a sharp mind and fearless pen, she was among the first to write about low-intervention wines in major publications like the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Time - even when it meant losing sponsors.

Six years after her viral NYT piece titled “Is Natural Wine Dead?”, she’s back with no filters, reflecting on how the movement has evolved - for better and for worse.

🗣 “Has natural wine been corrupted by opportunists?”

"Yes, it’s gotten worse. Too many bad wines are flooding the market, and prices have skyrocketed. Consumption is falling.”

💥 On big brands jumping on the ‘natural’ bandwagon:

“Some producers market their wines as natural, while using filtration and other conventional practices. That’s the real problem.”

⚔ On internal conflicts over sulfites and standards:

“There are disputes, but the real battle is over perception. Many now avoid the term ‘natural wine’ because it’s associated with flaws.”

💸 Why is Gen Z turning away from wine?

“It’s simply too expensive. A good bottle of natural wine costs at least $25. It’s no longer for the people. Plus, alcohol, cocktails, and cannabis are cheaper and seen as trendier.”

🌱 Who is leading the fight against climate change?

“Small natural growers are doing more than the big players. While corporates talk about drones and ripening, real change comes from pruning methods, higher altitudes, hybrids and soil work.”

🚺 Are women being included in wine?

“There are many women in PR and hospitality, but fewer as winemakers or on stage. There’s still sexism, pay gaps, and abuse.”

🥂 Is natural wine still alive?

“Absolutely. It’s not an organization - it’s a philosophy. No one is in charge. And that’s the beauty of it.”

A must-read for anyone who believes wine is more than just a drink - it’s a cultural, ethical, and agricultural statement.

*Interview by Giuseppe Carrus for Gambero Rosso

📷 Photo by Audrey-Eve Beauchamp

19/04/2025

The team is taking a break, SHOP IS CLOSED TODAY, we’re back on Tuesday! 🐣 Happy Easter!

04/04/2025

A Friday treat, the bright season is here and I just wanted a glass of juicy rosé! This is not on our list, we got it as a sample for one of our customers…Delicious! Juliusz is cooking a pasta with courgettes and bacon from the Smokehouse, a perfect pairing ☺️ Time to chill!

22/03/2025

Feeling proud 😊 Juliusz likes to tease me and my tasting abilities by pouring a glass of wine hiding the bottle; then he asks “So, what do you think? Any idea?” - This one I got it first time! North of Italy…. Veneto …. Ripasso! Yes 👍 The 2020 vintage was also new to me as the last I tried was the 2018. Totally delicious red wine with a second fermentation on Amarone’s skins! On our website! 🍷

15/03/2025

Chilled Saturday night at our favourite local for some food and a drink or two 😎 The blues band The Hexmen kicked off as we were leaving so we had to stay a bit longer! They were excellent!

14/03/2025

Monte Ca Bianca, Amarone Riserva from Begali Lorenzo Azienda Agricola “The taste is immense, yet soft and enveloping, with a warm, long-lasting finish.
This is a spectacular powerful wine” 🍷

The identity of’Begali’
From our vineyards with our own hands
A cliff into the passion

04/03/2025

Here’s the new House White! 6 bottles / 4 wines, and you can choose which 2 bottles of wine you can have! Just leave a note when buying on the website! 10% Off the single bottle prices 🙌

03/03/2025

A new mixed case! House Reds / 6 bottles / 4 wines … Good honest wines from an independent shop and direct importers 👍 No middle man 🙌 BELOW £50 - 10% off the single bottle prices

01/03/2025

Saturday easy treat! A delicious Nebbiolo, light and juicy, 14% and you can’t taste the alcohol, soft and gentle tannins, mature and fresh fruit aromas! Yummy with ciabatta from and Brie…

24/02/2025

A new project is looking for our help: a great new bar with food and drink in welcoming surroundings ready for travellers and visitors to our beautiful city! Check it out, whatever you choose to go for in the crowdfunding offers it’s more than worth your while 👍 You can find the link in the Spitting Feathers page or click 👉- tinyurl.com/stationtap

by backing our campaign you'll help to:

Build a great bar with all the beer, fresh food, warmth & comfort (toilets & power points) we all need at a train station.

Give this historic Grade II listed building a new life and the future it deserves.

Add a vibrant landmark to the station and regeneration of this part of Chester.

Create approx. 20 new jobs in Chester.

Support local businesses that will supply the Station Tap.

Support independent breweries across the region.

We're looking to raise £50,000. This is less than half of the project cost and if we don’t hit our target you pay nothing and we get nothing. Every penny will go into creating the Station Tap and making it the best it can be! Visit tinyurl.com/stationtap to get involved.

11/02/2025

It was heartwarming to witness everyone’s love for Nick today. These words express our feelings thoroughly. We will miss you Nick 💔

Today, we said a heartfelt farewell to the remarkable Nick Telfer, an unforgettable figure in the story of Croma Pizza Manchester and a cherished friend to so many of us.

Nick was part of our founding team when Croma first opened its doors in the city centre back in 2000, after many of us had worked alongside him at Pizza Express on South King Street. His love for hospitality and his warm spirit shaped Croma from the very beginning. Later, he took on the role of General Manager at Croma Chorlton, guiding it through the turbulent times of the Covid pandemic with unwavering dedication and care.

It was Nick, alongside director Bob, who handpicked our unique and delicious wines, crafting the legendary Bob’s Reserve Wine List — a daring selection savoured by those with a taste for the bold and adventurous.

Nick’s passion for food, wine, and the joy of a shared table was infectious. His famous Wine Nights weren’t just about tasting; they were experiences filled with laughter, learning, and his signature charm. He took immense pride in knowing that guests left his care having enjoyed a special night.

To this day, his touches on the menu and the culture of our restaurants remain strong, from his thoughtful details on our menu, to his shaping and mentoring of our younger employees as they entered the world of work and hospitality for the first time.

His absence will be deeply felt not only by everyone here but by the broader Manchester community and his friends in North Wales and beyond.

Tonight, many glasses will be raised in Nick’s honour, remembering the warmth, wisdom, and joy he brought to our lives.

To Sarah, Amy, and Laurie, we send our sincerest condolences.

Rest in peace, Nick.

With love from all at Croma ###

10/02/2025

Please note: our shop will be closed tomorrow Tuesday 11th as we will be joining Nick’s family and friends in Manchester - Thank you for your understanding 💔

02/02/2025

01/02/2025

Hello! It’s the 1st of February and spring is getting closer!
Shop Open until 3pm
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February 1st is also the day when the new regulations regarding duty on alcohol come into place… Do come and get your wines before we get around to changing the prices! See image for more information on price changes, the most affected wines are the ones between 13% and 14.5% ABV 🤐
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21/01/2025

SHOP OPEN 2pm today - STILL BUSY AT THE BONDED WAREHOUSE IN LIVERPOOL - Thanks for your understanding 🙏

20/01/2025

Serving 12pm - 8pm