Archive - Darby’s Vinodiversity Community

43 Alternative French Varieties

When we are talking about alternative varieties in Australia we most automatically think of those from Italy or Spain, or perhaps Portugal.

9 hrs ago •

June 2025

192 varieties in Australia

Progress on my book

Jun 17 •

Beyond Shiraz Book

Jun 12 •

May 2025

Zinfandel/Primitivo Discussion

...and a super alternative wine offer.

May 13 •

Going to the Melb GF & Wine Show?

Get discounted tickets + new wine offer

May 8 •

April 2025

Zinfandel/Primitivo Wine in Australia

For years we argued about whether is more correctly called Zinfandel (USA) or Primitivo (Italy), but recent evidence gives it a Croatian origin.

Apr 22 •

From Primitivo to Zinfandel to Tribidrag

A red by any other name

Apr 20 •

Mondeuse red wine variety

This variety is more correctly known as Mondeuse Noir.

Apr 18 •

It's a wine, as well as a cheese

Apr 16 •

What are you doing for Malbec Day?

And the Mystery of Macabeo

Apr 16 •

Albarino in Australia

and a list of producers

Apr 13 •

Southern Italian red with oomph

Apr 12 •

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