The Mystery of the GinGin Clone: Part 4–Mystery Solved

The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) is the government and industry sponsored research operation devoted to the heavy science behind winemaking and viticulture. The main center of operations is in Adelaide and is full of folks in lab coats, goggles and some serious equipment. Much of the research that is done there is beyond the … Continue reading The Mystery of the GinGin Clone: Part 4–Mystery Solved

Wine Review: 2006 Mount Langi Ghiran Shiraz

It’s hard to describe what it was like back in the day, back when Australian wines were totally new to us in America. Think about it: tasting new styles of wines, new expressions of grapes for the very first time. At a time when many varietals and regions were well known by the trade and … Continue reading Wine Review: 2006 Mount Langi Ghiran Shiraz