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When you think of the greatest wine producing countries in the world, what springs to mind? France? Italy perhaps? While these European giants of the wine industry are renowned for their vast experience and depth of grape varieties, they are currently watching their backs as a young pretender to the thrown makes great strides in the world of vino. Australia is gradually gathering momentum as one of the worlds most… read the rest of “Henschke – The Connoisseurs Choice ”

Let’s face it, wine is surrounded by an air of snobbery. Wine connoisseurs look down their noses at mass market brands such a Blossom Hill and their consumers, while those not in the know write off wine buffs as upper class, up tight toffs. Can we not find some middle ground? There is an emerging school of thought generated from cookery shows such as BBC1’s Saturday Kitchen, that wine as… read the rest of “Come Wine with Me”

Sula produce exquisite modern wines of International standard. They are situated in the Nashik highlands near Mumbai which is India’s largest grape-growing region. The main idea came from Stanford graduate Rajeev Samant who quit his high-tech job in the Silicon valley. He has teamed up with some top wine makers making Sula Inida’s premium wine brand.

Associated wines and awards include:

International Wine Challenge 2009 Commended medal… read the rest of “Sula Wines, Nashik, India”

David Cowderoy has experience in making wines all over the world but has settled with his wife in the Minervois region in southern France to make some stunning wine. David really combines the best of modern new world wine making with the complexities of French terroir. In just three years the wines of Chateau La Bouscade have won 14 International Awards and are available in 7 different countries, including… read the rest of “Domaine La Bouscade, Minervois, France”

Familia Mayol is a family run vineyard managed by the enthusiastic Matias Mayol. Matias is only in his thirties and is a self-taught winemaker and is the driving force of this project. He also uses the expertise of consultant Steve Clifton (of Clifton Brewer in Santa Barbera). Matias quite rightly believes the vineyards and the quality of the grapes is the major contributor to wine quality. The Familia Mayol… read the rest of “Familia Mayol, Mendoza, Argentina”

Setanta wines are one of the hottest wine makers in the Adelaide Hills. The cool climate elegant wines are really making the world sit up and take notice. This is a family run winery which is made by a first generation Australian of Irish parentage, which is denoted in the name and wonderful Celtic labels. One of James Hallidays’ favourite new wineries, they have a 5 star rating… read the rest of “Setanta Wines, Adelaide Hills, Australia”