So what is Amarone? And what makes it so special? Amarone is an Italian style of dry red wine, that is all about the winemaking technique. Originating in the Veneto region in North-Eastern Italy, it is traditionally known for its strong, rich, powerful flavour. This intensity comes from the drying process… The grapes are harvested […]

A cool climate region producing stunning, fruity fine wines. Adelaide Hills’ cool climate produces vibrant whites with punchy Sauvignon Blanc and fine restrained Chardonnay being the two traditional varietals. However, with its unique topography creating several micro-climates, the region is also perfect for Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio. Some Pinot Noir is also produced here. […]

You’ll notice that in many of our wine descriptions we include reference to James Halliday and his wine & vineyard ratings. But why should this particular man and his personal rating system shape our impression of the wines offered by Vendimia each quarter? James Halliday is one of Australia’s most respected wine critics and vignerons. […]

Mourvèdre (aka Mataro) is grown widely in France and Spain, where it’s known as monastrell. Mourvèdre is typically earthy with intense black fruits and lots of gamey flavours. Its tannins can be rustic unless polished by its winemaker. Mourvèdre plays a supporting role on the Southern Rhone appellation of Cotes du Rhône and its revered […]

South Australia is responsible for more than half the production of all Australian wine and is highly respected on the international wine scene. Become a Journey member today to enjoy some of the most exciting wines coming out of this region which includes the Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley, McClaren Vale, Clare Valley, Coonawara and Eden […]

Our main aim at Vendimia is to take you on a wine journey. It doesn’t matter if you’ve only recently discovered the joy of wine, or if you’re an experienced connoisseur, there’s always something to learn and a new variety or region to discover. Like any good journey, there will be plenty of stops along […]

What is terrior? The winemaking term terroir (pronounced “tare wah” ) is derived from the Latin word terra meaning earth or land (unchanged) It was originally coined by the French to express a wine’s ‘sense of place’, and there is no English equivalent.  It encompasses the combination of variables in a vineyard that make that […]

What is “Heat Summation?” A grape requires a set ‘volume ‘of heat to develop. In a cooler climate the total ‘heat summation’ could take six weeks longer to become ready for picking compared to the same grape variety grown in a warmer climate.  The speed of growth has a huge effect on the grape. The […]