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Rosé – Our pink addiction
Rosé wine has enjoyed phenomenal success in recent years, helped in a large part by much better winemaking and focus, and in some part a change in the way we eat and drink. The profile of rosé has changed too,...
Grenache – An Australian Icon!
Grenache has been an important variety in Australia since it first arrived from the warm southern Rhône in France in 1832, as part of the original set of varieties imported by James Busby. In fact, Australia now has older vines...
Pinot Noir – The New World
Pinot noir is a beguiling grape in all its guises whether drunk as a single varietal wine, as a rosé or as part of the blend of grapes in champagne. Pinot noir’s long Burgundian history helps its prestige. The French...
Pinot Noir in Australia
Until recently, Australia’s wine lovers maintained a singular love for shiraz, the most planted variety in the country. Its big, bold and rich personality dominated the drinking landscape, leaving faint-hearted reds in its wake. But while shiraz is still the...
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is the most planted grape in the world, and for good reason. It’s the backbone of many sparkling wines, and in a glass of chardonnay itself, you can find great diversity. Everything from the soil, to the barreling, to...
