by Simon Hall | Feb 10, 2017 | News
Once there was a time when people would actively avoid organic wines because they just were not that great to drink. But according to the most recent figures from the 2014 Australian Organic Market Report, organic wine is on the rise among wine lovers because we are...
by Simon Hall | Feb 10, 2017 | News
Great wines go through these steps. This is a detailed article about juice clarification, racking and a little on inoculation Cold settling, racking and inoculation We all want to enjoy gorgeous clear white wine. So, to deliver just that, winemakers must take steps...
by Simon Hall | Feb 4, 2017 | News
The timing of grape picking can be one of the most challenging decisions for grape growers and wine makers. So, what do we need to do to ensure our grapes are picked at just the right time?We previously touched on some of these factors in monitoring the vineyard...
by Simon Hall | Feb 4, 2017 | News
Have you ever thought that it is weird that winemakers add milk, fish and egg products to wine? Here is why.As the grapes are processed into wine, we add products and do things to the wine to stabilise it. We ‘stabilise’ it so that it will remain clear, fresh and...
by Simon Hall | Feb 2, 2017 | News
In this article we explain what happens to grapes when they are delivered to the wineryWHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE GRAPES ARE DELIVERED TO THE WINERY? When grapes are harvested (either by machine or by hand) they are collected in small plastic bins which hold half a ton of...