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Is English wine a thing?

Is English wine a thing? You may or may not know that I am a Brit living down under and I’m heading home next week for a visit which got me thinking...what’s the wine sitch on my home soil? Do they make it, is it good, can I try some? Let’s answer some of those burning (?) questions on English vinos…

On May 6, 2019 • By Lorna

Wine Regions

Hawkesbury River Wineries

About an hour north west of Sydney lies historic Hawkesbury Valley. It’s a stunning area and was the source of food for aboriginal people then emancipist settlers from 1794. The area is known for its beautiful river views and activities, local produce and my favourite part, Hawkesbury River Wineries.

On May 6, 2019 • By Lorna

Wine Learning• Wine Makers

Grape Stomping Experience: Urban Winery

Have you ever been grape stomping? If you’re not a farm hand or winemaker (and you were born in the 20th century), the chances are you haven’t. It’s fairly old graft and these days is more of an experience than an actual wine production method. I had a crack at it last weekend and I’m sure you have questions.

On May 6, 2019 • By Lorna

Wine Makers• Wine Media

Women in Wine: International Women’s Day

It’s International Women’s Day today and to celebrate I’ve put together a list of women in wine that I think are ah-MAZING! I’ve gathered stories of four fabulous female winemakers from around the world, touched on the current situation in the Master Somm world and finish with some women in wine media you can look up.

On May 6, 2019 • By Lorna

Australian wine varieties purple wine grapes with tannins on green leaf vine

Grapes & Wines• Wine Learning

Which Australian wine varieties grow down under?

Which wine varieties are grown in Australia? Australia is known for its hefty Shiraz, Cab Sav and Grenache reds as well as Semillon and Riesling in the white fam. But there’s more to it than the well known varieties. Let’s get in to Australia’s full repertoire of vinos.

On May 6, 2019 • By Lorna

three natural wine bottles in a row on table

Wine Learning

What is natural wine?

Natural wine’s popularity is ever increasing with quirky stockists selling more and more of the juice, and bottles popping up in pubs and restaurants all over. So what is natural wine? The jury remains well and truly out on a clear definition of what constitutes natural wine.

On May 6, 2019 • By Lorna

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