The triumph that is Martinborough
Few areas have given as much heart to “new world” vineyards owners as the triumph that is Martinborough in New […]
Regions and Terroir
Terroir “a self-serving piety”
Terroir “a self serving piety” says winemaker Sean Thackrey. He goes even further. To him the idea that wine expresses
Terroir should remain where it was found
Why is the promoter of Australian wine James Halliday still rabbiting on with the French term terroir when describing wines
What Compass for Wine Should You Buy?
Back in my days as an exploration geologist the most valuable tool, the gold standard, was a Brunton compass. With
Wines with a Sense of Place or Nowhere and Glue
Good wine is the result of applied science and wine companies can say the best wines ever made are those
Fleurieu Peninsula Wine District
The southern extension of the South Mount Lofty Range changes its wine name from Adelaide Hills to the Fleurieu Peninsula.
High hopes and hard times for growers and makers
History of the Adelaidean-Mount Lofty Range High hopes and hard times for growers and makers in the Adelaidean-Mount Lofty Range
Kangaroo Island Wine Region
The first settlers on the boats from England arrived at South Australia’s Kangaroo Island in 1836 to start a new
The Greatest Wine Region in Australia
The diversity of wine styles produced make the Adelaidean-Mount Lofty Range the greatest wine region in Australia. It is a
