Weavers Scribbles

As summer begins to fade and September draws in, vineyards across the Northern Hemisphere are on the brink of their busiest and most anticipated time of year—the harvest.

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Continuing our series on winemaking terms and techniques, and with Beaujolais Nouveau day on the horizon (21st November), we look at carbonic maceration, a technique firmly associated with the region.

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We discuss the importance of the grape in wine production.

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As the days stretch longer and the sun turns golden, it's time to swap hearty reds and rich stews for something a little fresher. Summer calls for wines that are crisp, light, and packed with personality.

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Our beloved Mike, the most recognisible face to step out of the Weavers delivery van, is celebrating 40 years in the business. In this interview, he takes Vaida down memory lane.

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We discuss the rise of English wine and its causes.

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We dive into the history of one of our favourite grape varieties.

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We look at the growing phenomenon of Orange wines.

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Continuing our series on winemaking terms and techniques, we look at lees ageing, the process of leaving the dead yeast cells in the wine for a period of time.

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How to choose the right wines for the whole family come Christmas time.

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The wine world is evolving faster than ever, with new trends reshaping how we produce, package, and enjoy our favorite bottles. As we look to the future, here are some key developments set to define the next decade.

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The UK duty system for alcohol is among the most complex and heavily taxed in the world. For wine merchants, this structure presents significant challenges, especially in a landscape where other financial pressures are mounting.

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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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Climate 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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Continuing 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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We take a look at organic winemaking practices. Do they have a positive affect on the wine and nature?

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Matthew looks back at his time working and living in Australia's unique wine making region of Margaret River.

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We 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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Fragrant 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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After our tasting last week, we take a look at what we learned about this wonderful and underappreciated style of wine.

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A 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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When 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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Matthew 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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