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.
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.
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.
Rosé is one of life’s great joys - sipping pink wine in the sunshine and all that. But how is rosé wine made? We start by dispelling some of the rosé making myths and show how our favourite pink drink is put together.
If you’re wondering ‘Where is Jura?’ you’re probably not alone. This largely overlooked wine region lies in eastern France, near the border of Switzerland, and is often overshadowed by its neighbouring region, Burgundy.
Wine podcasts you say? The quest for wine knowledge has led me to explore new places and all formats - and I've really gotten in to podcasts in the last year. Here is my list of the best wine podcasts.
If you’re looking for alternative wines (like many people are at the minute!) you might like to stop off at Firescreek Fruit Wines on your travels. From chilli to rose petal, you won’t find anything like you’ve tasted before in this little corner of NSW.