White Fox Wines - Chester

12/06/2025

Congratulations! 👏👏👏

Now Voted the CAMRAs Pub Of The Year Cheshire. Thanks for all the support and votes!
We now compete against The Cricketers Arms, St Helens in the next round!


Vale of Clwyd CAMRA

05/06/2025

He used to sit in the opposite corner surrounded by candles … now enjoying the sunset in

22/05/2025

We are going to slow down over the weekend, and enjoy some family time! Pity the weather has changed… ❤️

13/05/2025

Happy birthday Harry! Thanks for the impromptu celebration and early birthday drinks for me (Bianca 😀) Champagne is IT 🥂 Cin Cin!

10/05/2025

03/05/2025

A favourite of mine, the artichoke, is back in season. It’s traditionally cooked in hot embers type of barbecue with garlic, olive oil and mint for the Easter outings in the Roman hills.
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In general, when pairing with artichokes, it’s best to choose a wine that is dry, crisp, and has high acidity, with minimal oak influence, to avoid the wine tasting off or metallic due to the artichoke’s cynarin.
Check out these wines on offer in a 6 BOTTLES case.
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Grechetto’s crispness and acidity can complement the artichokes’ mild, slightly bitter taste, particularly when cooked in a way that highlights their flavour (like Roman-style braised artichokes) Carciofi alla Romana!
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Grüner Veltliner, an Austrian white wine is known for its bright acidity and citrus notes, making it a good match for artichokes.
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Dolcetto (dohl-CHEHT-oh): A fruity, smooth red wine with cherry, red berry, and earth notes. This would be amazing paired with Pizza with artichokes!
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30/04/2025

Hello Again! Ready for the Bank Holiday?🥂 - https://mailchi.mp/whitefoxwines/may-bank-holiday-cheers-for-great-offers Check out our latest mail-shot for some great new offers!

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!