Weavers Scribbles

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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Cooperative winemaking in the South of France has a rich and enduring history that dates back to the late 19th century. This region, renowned for its diverse terroirs and exceptional grape varieties, has witnessed the evolution of cooperative wineries as a means to empower local growers and improve the quality of their wines. Here Philip looks a the new products we have taken on from the Caves Cooperatives de Cabezan.

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With 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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Just 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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Matthew takes a look at the wines of the right bank of Bordeaux.

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Matthew delves into the world of Bordeaux Wine from a newcomer's perspective. 

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Jake 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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A wine that brings back memories of summer holidays for Matthew.

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An historic estate making wine in honour of an historic event. 

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Troubled 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 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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An 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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We look at one of the most important winemaking regions that you may never have heard of, and one of our favourite wines.

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One of our favourites producers. Philip reviews the flavours of Los Poetos, a Bordeaux blend from Argentina.

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Chris reviews the Malbec of Zuccardi, an Argentinian winemaking superstar

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Peter looks at two of his favourite Sauvignion Blancs from opposite corners of the world.

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Vaida gives an introduction to Pinot Noir, and talks about Luis Felipe Edwards' brilliant Dancing Flame Pinot Noir

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Stefano Chioccioli is a prodigy of italian wine making, with his wines winning awards and accolades year on year. Here we taste his Nero d'Avola from the island of Sicily

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A grape with a storied history, Sicily's Grillo grape has been gaining more of a following recently, and Alan tells you why.

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Chile's oldest grape is back in the spolight

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Not you typical wine from The Bodega Rioja Vega. Mary looks at truly unique wine.

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Ever since the Romans started the cultivation of vines in the Rhone, it has been producing fantastic wines for all tastes.

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