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Who is Rieslingfreak?

Rieslingfreak was established because John loves Riesling. Back in his university days, he would always be raiding his parent’s (Richard and Anne) cellar for a […]

By Swanny Cellars
October 4, 2018

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When is a sparkling wine called Champagne?

Sparkling wine made using the ‘traditional method’ and in Champagne adhering to strict growing and winemaking techniques can only be called Champagne. Champagne is produced […]

By Swanny Cellars
September 13, 2018

2018 Perth Royal Wine Show Results

Perth Royal Wine Show Results Last week the results of the Perth Royal Wine Show were announced. Congratulations to all the winners which includes some […]

By Swanny Cellars
September 12, 2018

Coward & Black Vineyards

Italian grape varieties in Australia

Australia is planting and making some stunning wines from Italian grape varieties; Primitivo, Nero d’Avola and Negoramaro. Traditionally found in Sicily and Puglia (called Apulia in English) southern […]

By Swanny Cellars
August 30, 2018

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Italian grape varieties

Ricca Terra

At Ricca Terra Farms, located in the Riverland, the team is always exploring and finding new grape varieties to plant. With all new grape varieties, […]

By Swanny Cellars
August 29, 2018

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alternative grape varieties

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Great Southern and Bordeaux wines from On the Vine

For this weekend, Stef recommends three wines from the Winter issue of On the Vine. Ad Hoc ‘Hen & Chicken’ Chardonnay, Pemberton, 2017: Produced by Larry […]

By Swanny Cellars
June 14, 2018

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Ad Hoc ‘Hen & Chicken’ Chardonnay

Apostrophe ‘Possessive Reds’

A focus on Gruner Veltliner at Hahndorf Hill Winery

Q&A with Marc Dobson, owner at Hahndorf Hill Winery in the Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner is originally from Austria with some plantings in the Czech […]

By Swanny Cellars
May 16, 2018

Hahndorf Hill Winery

Hahndorf Hill Winery is located a few minutes drive from the town of Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. It is owned by Larry […]

By Swanny Cellars
May 3, 2018

Cool climate Tasmania

The first vineyards in Tasmania were established in 1823 but winemaking didn’t continue to what it was today. Instead it was revived in the 1950s […]

By Swanny Cellars
March 5, 2018

Stef’s wine tasting trip to South Australia

How was your trip to South Australia earlier this month Stef? “Amazing. Wonderful. Thank you to Rohan and the team for organising.” When and where did […]