Meet the Producer: Pierro
Peter Mitchell MW onPierro was planted in 1980 by Dr Mike Peterkin, a Roseworthy graduate who was at the time making wine for the Cullens (it was whilst there that he was the first in Australia to make …
Continue readingTalking Organic & Biodynamic
Peter Mitchell MW onUntil 2012, no EU rules or definition existed for Organic Wine, meaning only grapes could be certified organic and wine could only be labelled as ‘made from organic grapes’. Although wine was frequently sold as …
Continue readingNot Just for Summer: Domaine de Sermezy of Beaujolais
Peter Mitchell MW onIt may seem a little odd to even consider the idea of Beaujolais as we head into winter, but these wines are not just for the summer months. While a light red, nicely chilled, is …
Continue readingThe Lesser-Known Grape Varieties Deserving of Our Attention
Peter Mitchell MW onFor most of us, our first contact with wine is with one from a major region. For those of us in the wine trade, Bordeaux and Burgundy are the first point of call (particularly for …
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