Category Archives: Products & Reviews

Wine Book (UK) – The World Atlas of Wine – £18.99

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Jono

Here at The Wine Blokes, not only do we find the best wine deals for you in the UK and USA, but also from time to time we will recommend other wine accessories which we think are mandatory to understand … Continue reading →

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Green Point 2006 Yarra Valley Chardonnay Review Received

Posted on July 19, 2010 by admin

Over in our UK Wine Price Comparison website, we have just received a review of Green Point’s 2006 Yarra Valley Chardonnay from John Newall, who rates this wine a 5 Star beverage. The wine, which is currently retailing at £12.01 … Continue reading →

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Adnams Selection Viognier – Paarl – South Africa

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Jono

The guys from Adnams have obviously taken advantage of a trip to the World Cup in South Africa and combine it with a vineyard tour and interview with the Adnams Selection Viognier winemaker Alicia Rechner. Being both a fan of … Continue reading →

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Seidelberg Rosé, Paarl, South Africa – Video Review – Adnams Kitchen & Cellar

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Jono

A nice video review of Seidelberg Rosé, Paarl, South Africa from the knowledgable guys at Adnams Kitchen & Cellar. Find the Seidelberg Rosé here.

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Soave – Gone are the bad old Days

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Jono

Soave is probably infamous for all the wrong reasons.  Years ago it was renouned for producing neutral, boring, and even down right horrible wines. Even now, some of the cheapest white wines you’ll find in your local liquor store or … Continue reading →

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Riesling Revival – Managers Choice – Dr Loosen and Knappstein

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Jono

Majestic Wines UK have put together some great videos reviewing wines by their store managers around the UK. This vidoe features a review of the famous Dr Loosen and one of Australias premier Rielsings, Knappstein.  See the full mini master … Continue reading →

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2008 Crawford Farm Merlot – Hawkes Bay – New Zealand

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Jono

At around $21 AUD, the 2008 Crawford Farm Merlot is rather appealing for cold wintery nights in the southern hemispere.  Kym Crawford himself has nothing to do with the winemaking anymore, with the brand being swallowed up by Constellation Wines.  … Continue reading →

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Domaine de la Motte

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Linda

Domaine de la Motte is situated in Rochefort-sur-Loire, a small town in the region of Anjou-Saumur and the appellation of Coteaux-du-Layon. Helpfully sign-posted, the gentleman at the cellar door was kind enough to let us in without an appointment. The … Continue reading →

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2005 Howard Vineyard Cabernet Franc – Adelaide Hills

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Jono

Cabernet Franc has always been a difficult variety in Australia to get right, and is extremely vineyard, block, and meso climate specific. In other words, it hard to find the right site to grow Cabernet Franc.  The French have known … Continue reading →

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2007 Romney Park Shiraz – Adelaide Hills

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Jono

Romney Park is situated near Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills. A cult winery that has built a strong reputation for super premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the warmer spring and summers have made it also very appealing for premium cool … Continue reading →

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