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English Estate Wine
22 Apr 20240A 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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An Italian Classico
15 Apr 2024Matthew 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
08 Apr 2024April 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
03 Apr 2024Matthew 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
27 Mar 2024The 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
18 Mar 2024Sicilian 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
04 Mar 2024The 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
26 Feb 2024Mary 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
12 Feb 2024Chianti 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
08 Feb 2024The 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
29 Jan 2024English 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
22 Jan 2024Pecorino 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
15 Jan 2024You 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
08 Jan 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, an overlooked Appellation in Beaujolais
01 Jan 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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The New Character of Chile, Roussanne and Marsanne
13 Dec 2023When 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
07 Dec 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
06 Dec 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
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 Caves Cooperatives de Cabezan.
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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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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 Bordeaux Right Bank Recital
11 Dec 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
01 Nov 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
03 Oct 2022Jake explores wine's biggest scandal of the 1980s which set back Austrian wine two decades and how the industry has recovered since then.