Author Archives: Stuart

DARTH MOSEL – Imperial Concrete Strikes Back

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Stuart

EPISODE 4 Like the other Rebels fighting the Empire I, Han Solo, also ask myself who the evil Emperor really is. The question is of vital importance, for it is he that directs Darth Vader, or Kurt Beck Minister President … Continue reading →

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What the hell is Gonzo ?

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Stuart

A Brief Introduction to Gonzo Wine Journalism Notes from the Piemontese Alps, January 2009 Just what the hell is gonzo wine journalism ? I may be in a small minority, but I believe in indirect answers to straight questions. Well-rounded … Continue reading →

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WEINHIER Post-online Update – KEIN PANIK !

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Stuart

Die erste drei Tage nachdem WEINHIER online gegenagen ist waren sehr aufregend, zuerst weil es sehr schnell zu erstaunlich viel interne Kommunikation gekommen ist, aber auch wegen der Kontroverse die unsere AGB auslgelöst hat. Erst 40 Stunden später habe ich … Continue reading →

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WEINHIER Post-online Update – DONT PANIC !

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Stuart

The first three days that WEINHIER was online were more than exciting. Firstly, we were amazed by how quickly a great deal of internal communication occured, secondly we were shocked by the controversy which our Terms & Coniditions (AGB in … Continue reading →

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WEINHIER letzte Update: wir sind online!

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Stuart

Wunder geschehen, auch in der WEINHIER-Werkstatt. Seit 01:15 Uhr am Montag, den 20. Juni sind wir online! Es hat ein gute Monat länger als geplannt gedauert und war ein ziemliche Kamps. Herzlichen Dank für Ihre Geduld! und herzlich willkommen in … Continue reading →

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WEINHIER last Update: we’re online !

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Stuart

Miracles happen, also in the WEINHIER workshop ! Since 01:15 Central European Times on Monday, 20. June we’re online! Many thanks for your patience with us. It took a whole month longer than we expected, but now we can finally say welcome to … Continue reading →

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WEINHIER Update 8 bald auf Ihr Computer !

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Stuart

Endlich können Brendan Howell und ich (oben unterwegs in Berlin-Kreuzberg) eine gute  Nachricht senden. Die technische Störung die WEINHEIR kurz vor dem geplannten online gehen am Dienstag, den 17. Mai zum stillstand brachte ist fast komplett behoben! Jetzt hoffen wir … Continue reading →

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WEINHIER Update 8 coming to your computer soon !

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Stuart

Finally my partner Brendan Howell and I (above in drinking mode in Berlin-Kreuzberg) have good news. After crashing into a brick wall due to serious technical difficulties immediately before our planned launch at 6pm on Tuesday, 17th May for a … Continue reading →

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Der erstaunliche Herr Hummel

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Stuart

Außerhalb Deutschlands kennen die wenigsten Weinfreunde die aktuelle deutsche Weinszene. Viele von ihnen neigen dazu zu glauben, dass deutsche Jungwinzer genauso drauf sind wie junge ehrgeizige Winzer überall auf Planet Wein. Dass es in Wein-Deutschland eine besondere kreative Freiheit gibt … Continue reading →

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The extraordinary Herr Hummel

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Stuart

Outside Germany few people have much idea what’s happening in the wine scene here. They often make the mistake of assuming that dynamic young German winegrowers are like dynamic young winegrowers everywhere else. They also find it hard to wrap … Continue reading →

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