The Vinodiversity website is driven by a simple database of the 1300 or so wineries which produce wine from one or more of the 150+ alternative varieties used in Australia. I am constantly updating listings in that database with information gleaned from winery visits, wine show results, various blogs and social media, an occasional peep in to Halliday’s Wine Companion and especially from tip-offs from my many loyal followers.
Then, on a more or less ad hoc basis I rewrite the variety and regional pages on Vinodiversity. It is not an automated process.
Below is a list of recent pages that have been edited to include more producers
Vermentino white wine variety
https://www.vinodiversity.com/vermentino.html
Vermentino white wine variety in Australia, description, regions and producers
Blackwood Valley Wine Region in Western Australia
Blackwood Valley alternative varieties and producers
Continue reading "Blackwood Valley Wine Region in Western Australia"
Cinsaut Red Wine Variety
Cinsaut Red Wine Variety, origins, synonyms, producers and regions in Australia
Continue reading "Cinsaut Red Wine Variety"
Malbec Red Wine Variety
https://www.vinodiversity.com/malbec.html
Malbec Red Wine Variety Rebirth in Argentina and now in Australia
Buy Wine Online from Vinodiversity Partners
https://www.vinodiversity.com/buy-wine-online.html
Here are recommended merchants for alternative varietal wines in Australia
Ruby Cabernet Red Wine Variety
Ruby Cabernet Red Wine Variety in Australia, description, producers and regions
Continue reading "Ruby Cabernet Red Wine Variety"
Souzao Wine Variety
https://www.vinodiversity.com/Souzao.html
Souzao is a red wine variety from Northern Portugal and Spain, used for a number of roles in Australia
Pinot Meunier Wine Variety in Australia
https://www.vinodiversity.com/meunier.html
Pinot Meunier Variety usually in sparkling wine but great for still red wines List of aussie producers
Mencia Red Wine Variety in Australia
Mencia is a red wine variety from North West Spain, now being produced by these Australian winemakers
Continue reading "Mencia Red Wine Variety in Australia"
Tour the Macedon Ranges region
https://www.vinodiversity.com/macedonrangestour.html
Alternative varieties themed tour of the Macedon Ranges wineries: This article appeared in the quarterly magazine of Daylesford Macedon Life and as a supplement in The Age
Chenin Blanc white wine variety
Chenin Blanc white wine variety. Description and producers in Australia
Continue reading "Chenin Blanc white wine variety"
Greco wine variety
https://www.vinodiversity.com/greco.html
Greco is a white variety commonly associated with the wine Greco di Tufo from southern Italy, now in Australia
Arneis white wine variety
https://www.vinodiversity.com/arneis.html
Arneis white wine variety now made by these 60+ wineries in Australia
Gewurztraminer White Wine Variety in Australia
https://www.vinodiversity.com/gewurztraminer.html
Gewurztraminer in Australia: an aromatic export from Alsace with a surprising identical twin.
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