Investing in wine can look like an attractive proposition, but as recent cases have highlited, there are a few to pitfalls to be beware of.
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The Dangers of Investing in Wine
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A Poor Harvest in France on the Horizon
Aug 22 2024Climate change is having a huge affect on the wine industry, and not just with extreme heat. Matthew loks at the issues facing winemakers in France this year.
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Malolactic Fermentation.
Aug 05 2024Continuing our series on winemaking terms and techniques we look at the divisive technique (at least in the winemaking world) of malolactic fermentation.
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Are Organic Practices The Future For Vineyards?
Jul 15 2024We take a look at organic winemaking practices. Do they have a positive affect on the wine and nature?
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Magical Margaret River
Jul 08 2024Matthew looks back at his time working and living in Australia's unique wine making region of Margaret River.
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Albarino or Alvarinho? Depends where you are from....
Jun 24 2024We take a look at one of Spain's most famous white wines and it's lesser know, but no less wonderful, Portuguese cousin.
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Oak Influence in Wine
Jun 06 2024As wine merchants we talk about the technical terms, but without always explaining fully what the terms refer to and what impact they have on the wine, so Matthew thought he would take a look at some of the terms we use in more detail, starting with oak ageing.
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Greenhough, Cool Climate Chardonnay from Nelson
May 06 2024Fragrant and mouth filling, it is full of concentrated, ripe stone-fruit flavours. Mary reviews how Greenhough Chardonnay will be her choice as an alternative to the traditional classics for Christmas this year.
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Ravishing Rosé
Apr 29 2024After our tasting last week, we take a look at what we learned about this wonderful and underappreciated style of wine.
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English Estate Wine
Apr 22 2024A fantastic estate on the Leicester and Nottinghamshire border has started making their own wine and we love it! Matthew takes a look at the history of the estate and gives his verdict on the wine.
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Cracking Claret, a Seasonal Favourite from Château Argadens
Dec 07 2023When it's good it's very good... This month Philip discusses how this cracking Merlot-led Claret from Château Argadens has made it into our Wine Club selection.
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Magical Marius, Great Value Monastrell from Spain
Dec 06 2023Matthew is well aware of our historic relationship with Piqueras. He has opted for this Monastrell led wine as a perfect addition to the Weavers Wine Club.
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Celebrating the Cave Cooperatives of France
Dec 04 2023Cooperative winemaking in the South of France has a rich and enduring history that dates back to the late 19th century. Philip looks a the new products from the Caves Cooperatives de Cabezan.
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Changes in Duty, How Lower Alcoholic Strength affects Wine
Sep 12 2023With the changes in duty and wine prices will this become directly linked to the alcoholic strength of wine, how has this affected the art of wine making? Philip Trease reviews the new steps in the wine making process.
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A Working Week on The 2011 Champagne Academy
May 15 2023Just over 11 years ago Philip Trease was invited on the prestigious Champagne Academy, a week spent tasting and studying all things Champagne... Philip has dusted down this article which was published in The Nottingham Evening Post and remembers the wines and the experience.
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A Bordeaux Right Bank Recital
Dec 11 2022Matthew takes a look at the wines of the right bank of Bordeaux.
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Bordeaux Basics: Into the World of Classic French Wine
Nov 01 2022Matthew delves into the world of Bordeaux Wine from a newcomer's perspective.
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Lies, Redemption and Eiswein – Austrian Wine’s Ascent from the Depths of a Scandal
Oct 03 2022Jake explores wine's biggest scandal of the 1980s which set back Austrian wine two decades and how the industry has recovered since then.
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Memories of Summer
Feb 08 2022A wine that brings back memories of summer holidays for Matthew.
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Decanter's "Best in Show" from Portugal
Jan 01 2022An historic estate making wine in honour of an historic event.
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Europe's Hidden Gem with an Aussie Twist
Nov 01 2021Troubled history of production in the 1980’s pushed this fantastic grape from the public consciousness, but now, possibly one of the most under-appreciated wines in the world, Grüner Veltliner, is quickly gaining a cult following among wine lovers.
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The "Black Wines" of Cahors
Sep 01 2021The "Black Wines" of Cahors have one of the longest histories of all the wines in France with the first recorded production dating back to 50BC. The story of Cahors is not without tragedy, as there have been numerous trials and tribulations along the way.
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Romania, perfecting Pinot Noir
Aug 11 2021An unheralded wine making country, and the trickiest grapes to grow. Why Romania might be the place to go for Pinot Noir.
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Our Friends in Lebanon
Aug 04 2021We look at one of the most important winemaking regions that you may never have heard of, and one of our favourite wines.