The Wine Blokes

TV from the Wine Blokes – where we discuss all things about wine, usually from a vineyard itself! Learn about vintages, grape varieties and more.

This wine ad probably sold more wine than any other. Check out the guy necking the whole bottle. The scary thing is it reminds me of my university days, seriously.
 

There is a huge knowledge gap not only within the general wine consuming public but also within the wine industry as to the differences between organic and biodynamic viticulture.  Here, Vanya Cullen of Cullen Wines in Margaret River, a pioneer in both organic and biodynamic viticulture and winemaking in Australia, discusses the discrepancies between the [...]

The following video provides a brief insight into Spains wine regions as produced by the Travel Channel.  Spain is touted as the next big thing in the global wine industry. Check out why.
 
 

The Vinaria Milestii Mici Winery & Cellar in Moldova stretches for 250 kilometres (160 mi), of which only 120 kilometres (75 mi) are currently in use. The Mileştii Mici cellar complex is the largest in the world.
Overall, the complex holds nearly 2 million bottles. More than 70% of the stored wines are red, 20% are white and about 10% [...]

Recently we have seen a number of high profile wine movies such as Sideways and Mondovino. The most recent of these is Bottle Shock.
Bottle Shock is based on the true story and the makers of the film provide this synopsis:
There are certain unforgettable moments in history when America has triumphed against long odds and proved [...]

A Wine Bloke and the guys at Smithbrook take a look at some interesting Sauvignon Blanc from the Smithbrook Vineyard, just prior to harvesting.

A look inside one of the most important pieces of equipment during vintage. The Grape Press.

There are many machines and equipment that is used in the winery and most are full of gleaming stainless steel. One of the machines that captures peoples attention (people always stop and stare), is the Rotary Drum Vacuum Filter, or RDV. Please excuse the winemaker enthusiasm, as it seems only we get excited about [...]

Another look at some of the processes that take place during vintage in a winery in Australia.

By Jon F.
One of the most important operations completed during vintage is of course, picking. For hundreds if not thousands of years, grape growers have picked the grapes by hand, carefully selecting the best bunches. 21st Centruy technology has revolutionised this operation with the introduction of mechanical grape harvesters. Over the years they have been [...]