Rejuvenating Old Vine Grenache in the Barossa Valley
A four hectare plot of gnarly own-rooted Grenache in Barossa Valley’s Vine Vale district is being rejuvenated by Dr. Dylan Grigg. These gorgeous old vines have a story to tell!
Tag Archives: South Australia
Paxton Wines – Biodynamic Pioneer in South Australia (#WorldWineTravel)
Climate change touches the forefront of many areas including viticulture. There are thousands of wine grape varieties around the world yet just eleven (Cabernet-Sauvignon, Chasselas, Chardonnay, Grenache, Merlot, Monastrell or Mourvèdre, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, and Ugni Blanc) are responsible for more than a third of global production. These varieties make up 64 to 87% of production in… Read more »
South Australian White Wine Preview with #WorldWineTravel
World Wine Travel Group Spends March in South Australia This week, our group of wine writers and bloggers talk about the white wines from this Australian state. On Friday and Saturday (March 25th and 26th) we all post articles about some aspect of the topic. You can chat with us on Twitter Saturday morning at 11am EDT and 16:00 CET… Read more »
Welcome Spring with South Australian White Wine #WorldWineTravel
When was the last time you had a white wine from South Australia? March 2022 takes our #WorldWineTravel group to South Australia where we focus solely on white wine. Yes, you read correctly. We are exploring white wines in an Australian state where reds rule! Hosting the group this month, below I provide a high-level overview of the region, which… Read more »