Category Archives: Wine Regions

Information on the wine regions of the world.

Adnams Selection Viognier – Paarl – South Africa

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Jono

The guys from Adnams have obviously taken advantage of a trip to the World Cup in South Africa and combine it with a vineyard tour and interview with the Adnams Selection Viognier winemaker Alicia Rechner. Being both a fan of … Continue reading →

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Soave – Gone are the bad old Days

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Jono

Soave is probably infamous for all the wrong reasons.  Years ago it was renouned for producing neutral, boring, and even down right horrible wines. Even now, some of the cheapest white wines you’ll find in your local liquor store or … Continue reading →

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Georgia – Tough times for producers where wine began!

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Jono

Apparently Georgia, the former Soviet state, was the first place in the world to produce wine, either accidently or otherwise., around 8000 years ago. The Georgian wine industry has found it extremely tough over the last few years after Russia … Continue reading →

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2009 Essenze Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Jono

Last nights entertainment consisted of homemade gourmet pizza, watching the footy, and a bottle of 2009 Essenze Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. I picked it up from our local liquor store, obviously a new arrival as it was front and centre in … Continue reading →

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Humid days and Nights help finish 2010 Adelaide Hills Ferments & Malos

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Jono

I spoke to a number of winemakers from Adelaide Hills vineyards and wineries today on the current state and potential of the 2010 vintage.   Without exception all are calling this vintage almost perfect, copybook, and they range from makers of … Continue reading →

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Grüner Veltliner – The Austrian Giant

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Jono

Gruner Veltliner is slowly increasing its grip on the concisousness of many winos aroun the world at the moment.  Not least as it has been planted in quantities in many new world regions in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. … Continue reading →

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Rioja – It’s still hot.

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Jono

Over at the UK Wine Shop we’ve been getting a large amount of visitors searching for Rioja, in particular the Baron de Barbon Oak-Aged Rioja 2006 .  Of all the wine regions Rioja in Spain and Malbourough in New Zealand … Continue reading →

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2008 – Spring time in the Adelaide Hills – The Vineyard Manager is on the Ball

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Jono

I was driving through the hills today taking a peek at many vineyards.  South Australia has experienced its driest September & October since 1914, with average rainfall significantly down. This will consequently prove bitter sweet for many growers as the … Continue reading →

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Gruner Veltliner

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Jono

Grüner Veltliner Grüner Veltliner Species: Vitis vinifera Also called: Grüner Muskateller, Veltliner Origin: Austria Notable regions: Lower Austria, Burgenland, Moravia, Czech Republic Notable wines: Smaragds from Wachau Grüner Veltliner is a variety of white wine grape widely grown primarily in … Continue reading →

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Brunello – An Italian Classic

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Jono

Brunello di Montalcino is a red Italian wine produced in the vineyards surrounding the town of Montalcino located about 70 miles (110 km) southwest of Florence in the Tuscany wine region. Brunello, roughly translated as “nice dark one” in the local dialect, … Continue reading →

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