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Oddbins returns but does it know what it’s doing?

by on 19. Oct, 2011 in WOTW News

One of the amusing aspects of wine blogging is the challenge of deconstructing PR puff.  Fancy a go? Let’s try this press release title: “Oddbins is back on a high street near you… Unique initiative allows Oddbins’customers to choose the price of wine…” Except, of course, Oddbins has never really been away and there’s nothing [...]

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5 iPad wine apps reviewed and rated

by on 12. Jul, 2010 in Apps, WOTW News

The iPad has been out in the world for a couple of months now so we thought it time to make an early assessment of the first wave of wine apps to hit the iTunes store. Let’s start be saying that “best” is an extremely relative term when it comes to describe the early contenders. [...]

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Mandela, Wine and the John Barnes Rap

by on 11. Jun, 2010 in WOTW News

Yes, the World Cup kicks off today and wine retailers across the land are surely trying to find a way to drive sales through any kind of footballing link they can think of. Right? Actually no. Take a cursory look across the online landscape and you’ll see no mention of the World Cup at Majestic, [...]

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Deals

by on 29. May, 2010 in

October’s Top 10 deals from Majestic Wines 1 – Fairleigh Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Marlborough – Only £7.99 (Buy 2 bottles save £4 = £5.99) This is a benchmark Sauvignon Blanc which is exclusive to Majestic. It is a balanced, fruit driven wine with good acidity and a clean and gooseberry fresh finish. 2- Argento [...]

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Are The Good Times Over For Laithwaites?

by on 13. Jun, 2009 in But Seriously...

Question: What do Laithwaites, Sunday Times Wine Club, Telegraph Wine Service, Natwest Wine Club, British Airways Wine Club, Warehouse Wines, Avery’s, and (pause for breath!) Virgin Wines have in common? Answer: They are all owned by Direct Wines, the behemoth of the UK wine by the case market. Founded upon one man’s passion for Bordeaux [...]

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Some Christmas Deals: What Not to Buy and Some Choice Picks

by on 11. Dec, 2008 in WOTW News

Deals, deals everywhere! It’s the run up to Christmas and wine sellers all across the land are offering Christmas Cases, Winter Cases, Party Cases and Lions and Tigers and Bears. Oh my! But what to buy? You need quantity, you’d love quality and value is important too. Right?  Well here’s my 3 tips on what not to do [...]

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