Aug 31, 2011

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The Vino Police have been given some free wine!

The Vino Police have been given some free wine!

As featured  in the Vino Police blog a kind review of one of our wines The Monte Toro, Toro Crianza 2007 “Free Wine! Like any good wine enthusiast free wine is one of my favourite kinds so naturally I was excited to win Just Great Wine’s online competition recently. I was delighted when my bottle of Monte Toro 2007 arrived at the door and I promised Martin and Andrew a...

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Aug 20, 2010

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From Vodka to Vintages – the politics of wine and ...

From Vodka to Vintages – the politics of wine and the Russian wine business

Wine has been made in the former Soviet Union for as long as any of the other classic wine growing regions and in such a vast area it’s hardly surprising that some excellent growing conditions exist. During the Soviet era, however, although large production volumes were encouraged quality was not considered a high priority. Wines from the iron curtain countries in general, and...

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Aug 15, 2010

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Bridge over troubled vineyards

Bridge over troubled vineyards

The Mosel valley in Germany is justly proud the quality of its wines for...

Aug 8, 2010

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The Great Grapes – Riesling

The Great Grapes – Riesling

Riesling is possibly one of the best of all white wine grapes with worldwide...

May 11, 2010

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Storing Wine

Storing Wine

The process of wine production, from preparing the vines all the way through...

Apr 29, 2010

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Wine of the Month – Font Jillarde (W...

Wine of the Month – Font Jillarde (White)

From time to time I’m going to be recommending a ‘Wine of the Month’...

Apr 29, 2010

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The Great Grapes – No1 – Pinot Noir...

The Great Grapes – No1 – Pinot Noir

Great wines are made from great grapes – and of all the great grape...

Apr 3, 2010

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Argentina

Argentina

Argentina is currently the world’s fifth largest wine producer by volume...

Apr 2, 2010

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Responsible Wine Drinkers Clobbered ...

Responsible Wine Drinkers Clobbered Again in Budget

It’s that budget time of year again when those who enjoy a good wine are...

Apr 2, 2010

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Wine and Health

Wine and Health

There are a lot of misconceptions about wine and health. If you read the...