Wine Regions

And Gurneys – the remarkable cidery with stunning views to the Prom – goes from strength to strength. Every time I visit there’s new constructing, new planting and new merchandise – and increasingly more guests. Uhhh Portugal, it’s unfortunate we didn’t get to spend time in the Alentejo wine region barely south-east of the capital, Lisbon. On my current…

There are now sixth generation grape growing households on this area which boasts productive vines that date again to the mid 1800’s, including the oldest Shiraz winery on the earth. The variety of rising opportunities includes cool-climate wine varieties, nevertheless the Barossa Valley flagship wine stays Shiraz, which is grown in low-lying hotter areas and…