Grenache
McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache – a combination made in heaven
The Paxton AAA Shiraz Grenache with a bottle price of under $20 is a real bargain for such quality.
Why is Australia so suitable for growing Grenache? Interview with Fred Howard
I spoke to Fred Howard, winemaker and co-owner of DogRidge in McLaren Vale South Australia. Read the interview in this post.
Grenache – love it or hate it
The Grenache grape and variety is one of the most fascinating discoveries of my recent trip to McLaren Vale. I asked Fred Howard, winemaker and owner of DogRidge about the reason why Grenache grows so well in these harsh conditions in South Australia.
The Fleurieu Peninsula is a region which reminds me of Sicily or Spain
Having been in the McLaren Vale for a few days now and feeling consistently a little drunk after tastings in an average of 6-8 wineries per day, I cannot help and quickly leave this impression here on downunderwines. The Fleurieu Peninsula with McVale as a central part of it really reminds me of Sicily or [...]
The Cadenzia Ensemble – McLaren Vale’s Top Wineries define their local preference
A few years ago, some of the leading wineries in the McLaren Vale decided to start promoting the uniqueness, this Vale has in growing the largest amount of Grenache grapes in Australia. Similar to the Clare Valley in the northern part of South Australia marketing their Rieslings, the McLaren winemakers are up to promoting the [...]
Weine fuer Schnaeppchenjaeger: die besten Weine fuer nicht mehr als 9 und 13 EURO
Als einer der absoluten Klassiker erweist sich jedes Jahr die Kategorie ‘Schnaeppchen’ bei der von Macquarie Bank gesponsorten Sydney Royal Wine Show.
Ich verfolge deren Ergebnisse seit Jahren mit grossem Interesse, denn hier finden sich meist erstklassige Tropfen zu absolut guenstigen Preisen, so auch dieses Jahr:
In der Kategorie Rotweine unter 13 EURO (ca. 20 Australische Dollar, [...]
