Monthly Archives: June 2012
Barossa Valley…. For Big Hitting Reds
Although I’m a fan of wide variety of red wines and always on the lookout for something new, I often revert back to a good Aussie Shiraz. The Barossa is a go-to region for the big blockbuster reds I love. … Continue reading
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Mr Noir – Australian Pinot Noir
The delicate wines crafted from Pinot Noir are not something we’d associate with our friends from Down Under. Their thirst for wines that are both boldly flavoured and unashamedly fruit-forward seems to hint towards avoidance where Pinot Noir is concerned. … Continue reading
Australia Week Giveaway
It’s Aussie week here at Virgin Wines and to celebrate we are giving you the chance to win a mixed case of Australian wine. For your chance to win simply head over to our Facebook page and click on the … Continue reading
Our Man in Oz – Steve Grimley
There are very few sure things in life. But one of them is Steve Grimley. Some of you may recognise the name; it adorns quite a number of the great wines we have shipped out from the port at Adelaide. … Continue reading
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Throwing Cold Water on Warm Wine Worries
With the day’s meetings all wrapped, reports finished and out of the way and that last email sent, its time to join the commuting hordes and head for home. And as the evenings draw out, with the prospective of some … Continue reading
The Hunt for Richard Branson’s Diary
As you may have seen from the posts on our Facebook page and Twitter feed last Thursday, the search was on for Richard Branson’s lost diary. Throughout the day clues (in the form of puzzles) from the thief, AKA the … Continue reading
How to Quaff Like a Pro
Do you ever panic when you are asked to taste a wine at a wine tasting, amongst a group of friends or in restaurant because deep down you are not really sure what to do? Well fear no longer, help … Continue reading
Veggie Friendly Wines
As one of just a few veggies in our office, it seems appropriate for me to write today’s blog about vegetarian wines. Our customers often ask us what makes a wine vegetarian and which wines in our range are ok … Continue reading
Virgin Wine Tastings May 2012
The Virgin Wines tasting team had a busy month in May travelling up and down the country to Belfast, Birmingham and Newcastle. Hundreds of guests attended each tasting and left a similar amount of empty bottles! Olympic fever also swept … Continue reading
One Car, Two Girls and a Plot of Grapes
How would you like to elope to the lucky country, Australia, with your home as a VW campervan, your best mate beside you, driving from seaside, to country town, pub to festival, with a spot of sun-drenched vineyard picking thrown … Continue reading
Jubilee Weekend Giveaway
To celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee and the extra day off next week we are giving you the chance to win some wine goodies. Up for grabs are some great prizes including : English Sparkling wine, limited edition Lanson Union … Continue reading
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