Winery Quarry HillSea of Stones Sparkling Shiraz
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The Sea of Stones Sparkling Shiraz of the Winery Quarry Hill is in the top 0 of wines of Canberra District.
Details and technical informations about Winery Quarry Hill's Sea of Stones Sparkling Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Bourrisquou
A very old grape variety cultivated in the Ardèche, almost unknown in other French wine regions and even less so in other countries. Its origin seems to be Spanish, as are its presumed parents. It is said to be the result of a natural intra-specific crossing between the heben or white gibi and the mourvèdre. Today, it is practically no longer multiplied and is therefore in danger of extinction.
Informations about the Winery Quarry Hill
The Winery Quarry Hill is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Canberra District to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Canberra District
The wine region of Canberra District is located in the region of Southern New South Wales of Nouvelle-Galles du Sud of Australia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Clonakilla or the Domaine Clonakilla produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Canberra District are Riesling, Pinot noir and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Canberra District often reveals types of flavors of cherry, stone or smoke and sometimes also flavors of peach, butter or lime.
The wine region of Nouvelle-Galles du Sud
The NewSouthWales wine appellation is made up of 16 different regions and covers approximately 810,000 square kilometres (312,000 square miles). This is the Size of the state of New South Wales, one of the six that make up the federal Commonwealth of Australia. Although it is one of the smallest Australian states geographically, it has been the most populous since the first European settlements in the 18th century. The South East Australia GI area is the largest in Australia and can include any wine produced in New South Wales as well as Victoria, Tasmania and Parts of South Australia.
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Higher growing season temperatures over the next 20 years are likely to further increase the UK’s potential for wine production, according to new modelling on ‘near-term’ climate change impact on the sector. Yet wineries also need flexibility to adapt to challenges, said the study, published in the Oeno One journal and part of a wider project on climate resilience in UK wine. Conditions seen in the excellent 2018 vintage are set to become more common in several areas, including East ...
UK wine harvest 2022: ‘Exceptional’ fruit excites producers
Optimism is high around the UK wine harvest in 2022, even if winemakers are generally reluctant to fully ‘call’ a vintage so early in the process. ‘So far quality has been excellent,’ said Simon Roberts, head winemaker at Ridgeview in Sussex, southern England. ‘We are heading for one of Ridgeview’s biggest harvests ever, possibly topping the record 2018 vintage. The fruit is tasting exceptional,’ he added. ‘Excitingly it looks like a particularly good year for Chardonnay.’ One of the ...
Decanter’s London Fine Wine Encounter 2023: Priority booking now open
Prepare to be captivated once again as Decanter’s London Fine Wine Encounter makes its highly anticipated return this autumn, promising an exceptional journey for all wine enthusiasts. On Saturday, 11th November The Landmark London will transform into a haven for esteemed wineries, providing the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable one-day experience. Immerse yourself in the atmospheric all-day Grand Tasting with 100 prestigious wineries carefully curated by the Decanter team and taste ...
The word of the wine: Sulphites
Chemical compounds derived from sulphur (better known in the wine world as SO2) and used by winemakers for their antiseptic, antioxidant and antioxidant properties.
