Sparkling Shiraz: So Australian!

The Rhone Valley grape of Syrah has made a new life for itself on the other side of the globe, where it has made its mark as Shiraz on the Australian wine market. Shiraz is now considered to be the signature grape of Australia. Shiraz is a very heat and drought resistant grape that develops…

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The Prosecco War Heats Up

With negotiators seeking to finalize a free trade agreement between Australia and the European Union before a mid 2023 deadline, conflict over use of the term Prosecco by Australia’s wine industry has (again) emerged as a major sticking point. The proposed free trade agreement will significantly improve Australia’s access to the large and wealthy European…

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History Of Wine – When Did The World Start Making Wine

Each country has its own history in growing vines and making wine, in this article I’ll break down the time period when certain countries started their Winemaking lives. This list contains 45 of the most well-known Winemaking countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and both North and South America. Answering questions like When Did New…

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‘Prosecco Road’ in Australia

King Valley River is a wine producing region in the Australian state of Victoria, home to the charming sparkling wine hub of ‘Prosecco Road’. A visit to the valley may make you think you’ve stepped into northern Italy thanks to the region’s heavy Italian influence – Prosecco in particular. It was Otto Dal Zotto who…

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Interview with Louisa Rose, Australia’s Greatest Winemaker

In this 90-second film, Australia’s Greatest Winemaker gives her top tips for new winemakers in the UK, the two things she wants people to know about how she makes wine, plus she reveals her all-time favourite sparkling winemaker. A full interview with Louisa Rose by Bernadette Costello appears in issue 8 of the Glass of…

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Mrs Wigley Moscato

“Wirra Wirra” is an aboriginal name meaning “amongst the gum trees”. Wirra Wirra Vineyards was originally established in 1894 by known South Australian eccentric and cricketer Robert Strangways Wigley. Mrs Wigley was not the wife of Wirra Wirra founder Bob Wigley, but a particular pussycat who was born at the neighbouring Petrucci residence. within days…

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