The Wine Station Blog

The Rhone Valley is split in 2: The Northern Rhone and The Southern Rhone. The Northern Rhone is mostly red wine producing, and generally the appellations require 100% Syrah grape only. It houses some of the most famous names in the wine world such as: Hermitage, St. Joseph, Cornas & Cote Rotie (the later allows Viognier the white grape in the wine). There are also some famous white wine expressions such as Condrieu....

This one has it all. It's a love story. It's a story of wide eyed youthful innocence and enthusiasm. A story of triumph. It's a story of delicious wine!Fresh out of school both Albert and Mariona (as yet unbeknownst to each other) only wanted to make wine. In Spain there are many thousands of grape growers - growers that cultivate fruit and sell it...

Tenuta Carleone is one of the key modern wine makers in Chianti Classico. It is helmed by SEan O'Callaghan, famed wine maker behind the legendary house Reicine. He broke out on his own and immediately made waves. An enigmatic figure, he is known as Il Guercio in Chianti, a loveable rogue, rough around the edges making wine that is anything but.Interesting story, vibrant label...

Burgundy! The site of the greatest highs and the greatest lows in the wine world. The region is as complex as a good bottle. It is a fascinating place and super-rewarding when you start to get to grips with it. Not document could evebn scratch the surface, but our BURGUNDY WINE SCHOOL starter kit will give you an indication of what's in store should...

NEBBIOLO is the only grape that makes people as nuts as Pinot. Mostly centered on Piedmont, there are some really good examples in Australia too. To learn more about it and a printer friendly version click HERE