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Racy Riesling from the Clare Valley
18 Mar 20240The New World home to Riesling is arguably the Clare Valley in Australia. making an apperance in our Feburay and March case for 2024 Matthew reviews his love of the Wakefield Esate and hy the Taylor family is producing the Racy Riesling.
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Marvellous Malbec from Zuccardi
11 Mar 2024Mary had a taste for Malbec, here she reviews this star in our range that has been selected for our Feburary and March Wine Club seleciton.
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Home Grown Halfpenny White
04 Mar 2024English whites go from strength to stregth. Philip has a look at this intreguiging blend from the Halfpeeny Green estate.
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Pitch Perfect Pecorino
29 Feb 2024Pecorino is a delicous balanced dry white that is starting to come to the fore. Seelcted for our Feburay and March Case for 2024. Philip takes a look this great value white from the village of Rosciano, the natural home to this grape.
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Gandarada, Wine of Great Value
26 Feb 2024You get a lot in your bottle from Portugal. Here Philip reviews on of his favourite reds that certainaly punches above its weight for its price.
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Malbec in White
22 Feb 2024When 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, and overlooked Appellation in Beaujolais
15 Feb 2024Brouilly, an appellation within the Beaujolais wine region in France, is renowned for producing vibrant and expressive wines, predominantly crafted from the Gamay grape variety. Nestled in the northern part of Beaujolais, Brouilly is the largest and most prominent of the Beaujolais Crus, a collection of ten designated wine-producing areas celebrated for their distinct terroirs.
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Cracking Chianti from Banfi
12 Feb 2024Chianti Classico, a distinguished wine region in Tuscany, Italy, is renowned for producing some ofthe world's most iconic wines. Situated betweenthe cities of Florence and Siena, the ChiantiClassico zone spans picturesque landscapes ofrolling hills and historic vineyards, creating aterroir that imparts a unique character to its wines.
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European Grapes thriving in Chile
08 Feb 2024The history of wine growing in Chile dates backto the Spanish colonization of the region in themid-16th century, the settlers planted vineyardsto produce wine for religious ceremonies anddaily consumption, and now Chile is establishedas a major player in the global wine market. Here Philip reviews two great wines selected for our Wine Club.
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Climate Change’s Impact On Wine
18 Jan 2024Matthew looks at one of the biggest challenges facing the global wine trade.
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The New Character of Chile, Roussanne and Marsanne
26 Dec 2023When Rhone meet 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 charater.
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Greenhough, Cool Climate Chardonnay from Nelson
18 Dec 2023Fragrant and mouth filling, it is full of concentrated, ripe stone-fruit flavours Mary reviews how Greenhough Chardonnay will her choice as an alternative to the tradional classics for Chritsmas this year.
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Barolo at it's Best this Christmas
16 Dec 2023Get Mary on the topic of Barolo and she will not stop. For drinking this Christmas, Mary has opted for our ever popular Barolo from the Manfredi Family, an independent family estate we have been working with for some years now.
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Cracking Claret, a Seasonal Favourite from Château Argadens
07 Dec 2023When it good it very good.... This month Philip discusses how this cracking, Merlot led Claret from Château Argadens has made it into our Wine Club seleciton.
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Magical Marius, Great Value Monastrell from Spain
06 Dec 2023Matthew is well aware of our historic relationship with Piquaras. 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
04 Dec 2023Cooperative 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 Caes Coopeatives de Cebazan.
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Changes in Duty, How Lower Alcoholic Strength affects Wine.
12 Sep 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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Unveiling the Best Wines for Your BBQ Feast for Under £12.00
28 Jul 2023As the sizzling grills and tantalizing aromas fill the air, nothing enhances the joy of a backyard BBQ quite like the right wine. Whether you're hosting a casual cookout or a grand feast, selecting the perfect wine can elevate the flavors and elevate the overall experience. In this article, we'll explore the best wines that complement the smoky and savory delights of your BBQ spread.
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Cognac, the World's most sought after Brandy.
14 Jun 2023As we approach Fathers Day, we take a look at one of the most prestigeous spirits in the world, the perfect present for your loved one.
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A Working Week on The 2011 Champagne Academy
15 May 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 Right Bank Recital
11 Dec 2022Matthew takes a look at the wines of the right bank of Bordeaux
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A Left Bank Liaison
27 Nov 2022Matthew introduces the left bank of Bordeaux
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Bordeaux Basics: Into the World of Classic French Wine
01 Nov 2022Matthew delves into the world of Bordeaux Wine from a newcomers perspective.
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Lies, Redemption and Eiswein – Austrian wine’s ascent from the depths of scandal
03 Oct 2022Jake explores wine's biggest scandel of the 1980s which set back Austrian wine two decades and how the industry has recovered since then.