Simon Judge

  • 25% off at Asda

    25% off at Asda

    ,

    ·

    By

    Simon Judge

    –

    Asda has 25% off before until 11:59pm on Monday 28/8/2023.

  • 25% off at Tesco

    25% off at Tesco

    , ,

    ·

    By

    Simon Judge

    –

    Tesco has Buy 6 or more Save 25% Clubcard Price – Save 25% On Selected Wines When You Buy 6 + Bottles, until Mon 28/8/23.

  • ASDA Extra Special Carménère

    ASDA Extra Special Carménère

    , ,

    ·

    By

    Simon Judge

    –

    Carménère, originally cultivated in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, France, is part of the Cabernet family. It derives its name from the French term for crimson, “carmin”. Despite its French origins, it’s not frequently found in France today, with Chile boasting the world’s largest plantations of this grape variety. The 2020 vintage of ASDA Extra…

  • World’s Biggest Wine Producers by Country

    World’s Biggest Wine Producers by Country

    ,

    ·

    By

    Simon Judge

    –

    A recent infographic crafted by Alberto Rojo Moro, drawing upon data from the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV), offers a vivid portrayal of the global concentration of wine production. For those of us in the UK, it’s intriguing to observe that the distribution of wine production doesn’t necessarily mirror the variety of wines…

  • Does Vacuvin Work?

    Does Vacuvin Work?

    , ,

    ·

    By

    Simon Judge

    –

    Vacu-vin and copycat methods involve using a stopper that enables air to be drawn out of the bottle, thereby preventing the wine from oxidising. Oxidation can be detrimental to wine, causing it to lose its vibrancy in both colour and flavour. White wines may start to take on a brownish hue, while reds can lose…

  • WineGB Industry Report

    WineGB Industry Report

    , , , ,

    ·

    By

    Simon Judge

    –

    The wine industry in England and Wales has been experiencing great growth, as evidenced by the recent WineGB Industry Survey (PDF). The WineGB Industry Survey received 155 responses, capturing 91% of wine production in Britain. This comprehensive data provides a clear snapshot of the current state of the industry and its potential for future growth….

  • Tips for Waitrose

    Tips for Waitrose

    ,

    ·

    By

    Simon Judge

    –

    Jancis Robinson has useful ‘Bargains at Waitrose‘ blog post that mentions some of the more affordable, great wines available from Waitrose: WhitesA A Badenhorst, The Curator 2022 Coastal Region 13%, South Africa £8.99Morandé, Terrarum Patrimonial Semillón 2022 Maule 12.5% Chile £9.99Markus Huber Grüner Veltliner 2022 Traisental 12.5%, Austria £10.99Zacharias Assyrtiko 2022 Peloponnese 14% Greece £11.99…

  • ‘Back to Basics’ – Cheese and wine pairing

    ‘Back to Basics’ – Cheese and wine pairing

    , ,

    ·

    By

    Simon Judge

    –

    Online ‘Back to Basics’ – a Cheese and wine pairing event free for Wine Society members. Nick Bayne from The Fine Cheese Company will join the Wine Society’s Tastings Team for an evening exploring wine and cheese pairings. Nick will introduce a selection of four English cheeses, each to be paired with one of our…

  • Vivino Changes UK Strategy

    Vivino Changes UK Strategy

    ·

    By

    Simon Judge

    –

    Vivino, the well-known wine scoring and recommendations app, is altering its ecommerce approach in the UK. Having grown from 27 million global users in 2018 to 65 million today, with 3 million of those in the UK, Vivino has decided to stop its direct wine sales in the UK. Instead, the company will rely on…

  • ASDA Extra Special Soave Classico

    ASDA Extra Special Soave Classico

    , , ,

    ·

    By

    Simon Judge

    –

    This nutty, white wine is from Italy’s Veneto region. Soave is renowned for its delicate smoothness and freshness and it is made primarily with Garganega grapes forming a minimum of 70% of the blend. There are two Soave classifications – Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) and Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG). The DOC…

  • Romantic Serenade on London Train Leaves Passengers in Splits

    Romantic Serenade on London Train Leaves Passengers in Splits

    ·

    By

    Simon Judge

    –

    London, August 13, 2023: A London Overground train was transformed into an impromptu stage as a man, dressed in a sharp blazer, shirt, and a smart cap, serenaded a fellow passenger. The scene was made even more surreal as George Michael’s hit “Careless Whisperer” played in the background, turning the usually mundane journey into a…

  • Discover Greek Wine

    Discover Greek Wine

    ,

    ·

    By

    Simon Judge

    –

    Last night, I had the pleasure of attending the ‘Discover Greek Wine’ event at Cellar Magnifique in Woking. The event was hosted by Sam Kemp, wine events manager and English winemaker, who is knowledgeable and deeply passionate about wine. We were introduced to five wines, comprising three whites and two reds. It was interesting to…

  • Wines of Vesevo & Fantini Tasting – Campania & Puglia, Italy

    Wines of Vesevo & Fantini Tasting – Campania & Puglia, Italy

    ,

    ·

    By

    Simon Judge

    –

    The Vesevo & Fantini wine tasting events at Morrish & Banham (M&B) will showcase Italian wines created by Valentine Sciotto. The events will be hosted at M&B’s Dorchester and Bridport locations on 28th and 29th September 2023. The evenings will include an aperitif, canapés and a guided tasting of six wines. Tickets are £25 and…

  • Chardonnay-Infused Crackers

    Chardonnay-Infused Crackers

    ·

    By

    Simon Judge

    –

    A new limited edition cracker has been introduced, perfect for wine and cheese pairings. These crackers, named Club® x Butter Chardonnay Minis, are a collaboration between Club® Crackers and JaM Cellars. The crackers are infused with Butter Chardonnay produced by JaM Cellars, offering a rich and buttery taste. Carrie Foose, the director of brand marketing…

  • Taking Others’ Unfinished Wine Glasses

    Taking Others’ Unfinished Wine Glasses

    ·

    By

    Simon Judge

    –

    A server recently gained online attention after sharing a humorous post on TikTok, highlighting a customer’s audacious act of taking unfinished glasses of wine from another diner’s table. The video, created by TikToker Stephanie Carlisle, depicts her playing both the customer and the server. As the customer, she spots an unfinished wine glass on a…

  • Ice in Wine Controversy

    Ice in Wine Controversy

    ·

    By

    Simon Judge

    –

    The Drinks Business reported on a contentious comment on a receipt from The Cornish Arms in Brunswick, Victoria, which has reignited the age-old debate about adding ice to wine. The comment, which likened the customer to a ‘bogan’ (akin to the UK’s ‘chav’ or America’s ‘hillbilly’), sparked a heated discussion on social media platforms like…

  • European Union’s New Wine Regulations

    European Union’s New Wine Regulations

    , ,

    ·

    By

    Simon Judge

    –

    The European Union’s regulatory changes, under Regulation (EU) 2021/2117, are set to take effect on December 8th, 2023. These changes are bound to also affect the labels of wines in the UK that are sold both domestically and within the EU. The EU regulations necessitate that wines sold in the European market declare comprehensive information…

  • Supermarket Comparison Sites

    Supermarket Comparison Sites

    ·

    By

    Simon Judge

    –

    Supermarket comparison websites can be handy when shopping for wines. I use them in two ways. The first is for branded wine, where it’s possible to find the current lowest price, and with some platforms, the fluctuation in price over time. The second way is to use them to discover all wines of a certain…

  • Hydrometer

    Hydrometer

    ·

    By

    Simon Judge

    –

    I sometimes use a hydrometer to measure the sweetness of wines (at home!), particularly when I am unsure of the sweetness. While it’s usually easy to assess whites, reds can sometimes be deceiving. A hydrometer measures the specific gravity (SG) of a liquid, which is a measure of its density relative to water. In winemaking,…

  • Dr L Riesling

    Dr L Riesling

    , , ,

    ·

    By

    Simon Judge

    –

    Originating from the Mosel region of Germany, this fruity Riesling has a refreshingly crisp flavour despite its low alcohol content of 8.5%. The honey-like sweetness is balanced by the acidity that together provide a lengthy finish. This medium-to-sweet wine ranks amongst the top 25 German Rieslings in the UK on Vivino, with an impressive score…

Follow

Recent

Tags

25% Off Wine Aldi Amarone Argentina Articles Asda Australia Bibendum Biodynamic Bizarre Blog Books Bordeaux Bulgaria Cabernet Sauvignon Carménère Cava Champagne Chile Climate Change Coop Decanter Duty English Wine Events Food France Furmint Glossary Greece Headaches Health Hungary Iceland IGT Italy IWSC Jeroboams Laithwaites Legislation Liberty Wines Lidl Low Alcohol M&S Majestic Malbec Marketing Merch Merlot Morrisons Naked Wines News New Zealand Ocado Offers Organic Past Tastings Pinotage Pinot Grigio Pinot Noir Port Portugal Prices Primitivo Prosecco Regulations Reviews Ribera del Duero Rioja Ripasso Rose Sainsbury's Saperavi Sauvignon Blanc Scotland Selfridges Shiraz Sicily South Africa Spain Sparkling Supermarkets Sustainable Tax Terroir Tesco The Wine Society Unrepresented USA Valpolicella Vegan Virgin Wines Waitrose Wanderlust Welsh Wine What to Buy Wine Art WineGB WIne Glasses Zinfandel