Pruning with purpose
2018-07-05
As any keen gardener would know pruning is an annual activity which some of us look forward to with glee. It is a time of chopping off limbs to make wayRead More →
You say Muscat, I say Moscato
2018-05-08
Aussie pronunciation: mo-ska-toh Moscato is a wine style derived from the Muscat grape. The Muscat family of grapes is rather large and has been used for centuries to create the fullRead More →
1860 Vines Shiraz
2018-04-30
Tahbilk follows traditional wine-making techniques to create the Shiraz, fermenting in open oak vats, followed by a period of maturation in large 100 year old French Oak barrels prior to bottling.Read More →
Sauvignon Blanc
2018-04-30
Sauvignon Blanc is an Australian table favourite hailing from Bordeaux region in France. Known for its crisp, dry and refreshing qualities it is a popular varietal also in Australia. While AustraliaRead More →
Marsanne
2018-04-25
Pronunciation = Marsanne (mar-sar-ne) It is always a pleasure to write about one of our favourite grapes Marsanne. It is pretty special and doesn’t find itself in the ‘well known’ bracket amongstRead More →
Grenache
2018-02-24
Aussie pronunciation ‘gre-nash’ You say Grenache I say Garnacha. The quintessential red wine grape is a widely used component of Spanish blends. In fact it is one of the most widelyRead More →
Pinot Noir
2018-02-24
Learn a little more about your Pinot Noir. Aussie pronunciation ‘pee-no-nwar’ A fussy grape. Exploding onto the Australian wine scene in the 1990s this temperamental grape is now a favourite variety.Read More →
Cabernet Sauvignon
2018-01-24
Aussie pronunciation ‘cab-er-nay sav-in-nyong’ The progeny varietal Did you know this world famous grape is the progeny of two other varietals we know and love, Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc? ThisRead More →