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Discovering Gruner Veltliner in Australia

Discovering Gruner Veltliner in Australia
Australian winemakers have embraced Grüner Veltliner with enthusiasm, experimenting with it in various regions. This grape thrives in cooler climates, which Australia offers in abundance

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Planning for Spring Weddings

Planning for Spring Weddings
It's hard to imagine Spring with the cold weather but work has started to prepare for our Spring weddings! Book a tour with us to come and see the aspect first hand, it's so hard to capture the place in a photograph!

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Our Bordeaux Blends are nailing it!

Our Bordeaux Blends are nailing it!

After sending our newest Bordeaux blends off for reviews, we are thrilled with the feedback coming in! 

"What a terrific wine this Cabernet Sauvignon (60%) Merlot (40%) blend is! It feels so sleek and supple with the black fruit bonanza singing" 

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A cracking new drop!

A cracking new drop!

Our 2023 Rider Pinot Gris is certainly making waves with reviewers! Textural and interesting thanks to the 4 different winemaking techniques applied before blending, this is not your average Pinot Gris! See some of the reviews coming in below: Winelines - "...a vivacious vinous fruit salad in a wine glass! 94 Points." Read the review Qwine - "Cut pears and poached pears kick alongside honeyed tones, white flowers and a fine nuttiness on an eventful introduction...91 Points".  Read the Review Grape Observer - "In the glass, the wine is a pale lemon in colour, with aromas of pear and pear skins... this is a well...

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Ultimate Road Trip Destination

Ultimate Road Trip Destination
If a winery experience is more your style, check out Stockman’s Ridge. They offer live music every Saturday, and you’ll be able to relax in their gardens for as long as you like (with extended opening hours on Saturdays). Not to mention, they are one of the only growers of Grüner Veltliner, an Austrian variety that is rising in popularity. They’re pet friendly, too!

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