Wine Club Articles

  • Albarino or Alvarinho? Depends where you are from....

    Jun 24 2024

    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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  • A Slovenian Star

    Jun 13 2024

    Matthew takes a look at one of the fantastice wineries in one of the lesser known wine making regions of the world.

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  • Greenhough, Cool Climate Chardonnay from Nelson

    May 06 2024

    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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  • An Italian Classico

    Apr 15 2024

    Matthew takes a look at one of Italy's most famous wines and what makes it special.

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  • April In the Vineyards Of Europe

    Apr 08 2024

    April marks a significant time in European vineyards as the region transitions from winter dormancy to the awakening of the new growing season. The arrival of spring brings a flurry of activity as winemakers prepare for the upcoming vintage. Here's a glimpse into what typically happens in European vineyards during April.

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  • Great Gigondas

    Apr 03 2024

    Matthew looks at the little brother of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and why it should be on your radar as an alternative. 

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  • Great Gewurztraminer from Alsace

    Mar 27 2024

    The Dopff and Irion families go back a very long way. Today they make a great collection of wines from Alsace.  This month Matthew considers all the characteristics that make this a truly great Gewurztraminer from this amazing and often overlooked French wine region.

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  • Nero d'Avola, Simply Superb Sicilian Red

    Mar 18 2024

    Sicilian wines are simply easy-drinking and delicious, best of all they offer great value. Perhaps up there as one of our most repeat purchased wine, this Nero d'Avola has made an appearance in our March 2024 Wine club case.

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  • Racy Riesling from the Clare Valley

    Mar 04 2024

    The New World home to Riesling is arguably the Clare Valley in Australia. Making an appearance in our February and March case for 2024, Matthew reviews his love of the Wakefield Estate and reveals why the Taylor family is producing the Racy Riesling.

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  • Marvellous Malbec from Zuccardi

    Feb 26 2024

    Mary had a taste for Malbec, here she reviews this star in our range that has been selected for our February and March Wine Club selection.

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  • Cracking Chianti from Banfi

    Feb 12 2024

    Chianti Classico, a distinguished wine region in Tuscany, Italy, is renowned for producing some of the world's most iconic wines. Situated between the cities of Florence and Siena, the Chianti Classico zone spans picturesque landscapes of rolling hills and historic vineyards, creating a terroir that imparts a unique character to its wines.

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  • European Grapes thriving in Chile

    Feb 08 2024

    The history of wine growing in Chile dates back to the Spanish colonization of the region in the mid-16th century, the settlers planted vineyards to produce wine for religious ceremonies and daily consumption, and now Chile is established as a major player in the global wine market. Here Philip reviews two great wines selected for our Wine Club. 

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  • Homegrown Halfpenny White

    Jan 29 2024

    English whites go from strength to strength. Philip has a look at this intriguing blend from the Halfpenny Green estate.

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  • Pitch Perfect Pecorino

    Jan 22 2024

    Pecorino is a deliciously balanced dry white that is starting to come to the fore. Selected for our February and March Wine Club for 2024. Philip takes a look at this great value white from the village of Rosciano, the home to this grape. 

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  • Gandarada, Wine of Great Value

    Jan 15 2024

    You get a lot in your bottle from Portugal. Here Philip reviews one of his favourite reds that certainly punches above its weight for its price. 

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  • Malbec in White

    Jan 08 2024

    When a wine surprises even the most seasoned of wine merchants you know you have something unusual, and make no exception, this surprised us! Here Mary reviews white Malbec.

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  • Brouilly, an overlooked Appellation in Beaujolais

    Jan 01 2024

    Brouilly, an appellation within the Beaujolais wine region in France, is renowned for producing vibrant and expressive wines, predominantly crafted from the Gamay grape variety. 

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  • The New Character of Chile, Roussanne and Marsanne

    Dec 13 2023

    When Rhone meets Chile, our private Client Manager discusses how the two white grapes of Roussanne and Marsanne and adding to the new face of Chile's Winemaking character. 

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  • Cracking Claret, a Seasonal Favourite from Château Argadens

    Dec 07 2023

    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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  • Magical Marius, Great Value Monastrell from Spain

    Dec 06 2023

    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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  • Celebrating the Cave Cooperatives of France

    Dec 04 2023

    Cooperative 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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  • My Journey on the Malbec Blend

    Oct 15 2020

    I started my wine journey with Weavers when Philip handed me a bottle of ‘Los Poetas’. As a devoted fan of the Old World and more traditional wines, ‘Los Poetas’ gave me a truly memorable insight into the New World and led me to re-evaluate my preferences!

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  • Sensational Stellenbosch

    Aug 01 2020

    The family-owned Jordan Wine Estate, situated in Stellenbosch, South Africa is right at the beating heart of the renowned Cape Winelands. Gary and Kathy Jordan have been making award-winning wines since 1993 on their 164 hectare hillside property which has evolved over the years to include a wine tasting centre, luxury accommodation, a delicatessen-style bakery and a world-class restaurant where visitors can relax and enjoy fine Cape wines and local Cape fare surrounded by breathtaking views of Table Mountain, False Bay and the Stellenbosch Mountains.

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  • Cascadia Syrah

    Aug 01 2020

    When thinking about American wines Washington State may not be the first place that comes to mind but it is actually the 2nd most prolific wine producing region of the U.S.A, with the Yakima Valley alone being home to over 120 wineries.

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