Want to Work in Australian Wine? Choosing the Right Wine Course
I’ve been asked a few times what someone should study if they want to work in wine. It sounds like a simple question, but there really isn’t one answer. It depends on what you actually want to do. Do you want to make wine? Spend your days in the vineyard? Become a sommelier? Teach wine?…
What Australian Wine Lovers Should Know About Vin De France
Most Australian wine lovers choose wine by grape variety. Whether it’s Chardonnay, Shiraz, Pinot Noir or Sauvignon Blanc, we usually know what we like and head straight to that section of the wine shop. French wine can be a little different to navigate. Labels often highlight the region rather than the grape variety, which can…
What Makes GSM One of Australia’s Most Successful Wine Blends?
Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre may each have their own personality, but when brought together, they create one of Australia’s most recognised and successful red wine blends. Known simply as GSM, the blend has become especially important in regions such as the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale, where warm conditions, old vines and thoughtful blending have…
