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How long do grapevines live?
Australia is fortunate to have some of the oldest continually thriving vineyards in the world, and Redman Wines has some of the oldest grapevines growing in Coonawarra. We’re often asked by visitors how we’ve been able to maintain these vines so successfully and how long they’re likely to survive. Here are some of the answers.
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20/02/2020 at 11:13 AM
PermalinkThe World’s Best Cabernet Sauvignon Regions
Cabernet sauvignon may be king in Coonawarra, but it’s also the most planted grape varietal across many of the world’s most famous wine regions. Its popularity often comes down to the versatility of this amazing grape, as it’s used in both blends and single-varietal expressions.
Continue » 06/11/2019 at 9:21 AMWhat are Vegan-Friendly Wines?
There’s a growing movement around Australia and beyond our shores to understand how our wine and food are produced. Concerns about allergies, personal taste preferences, and sometimes just needing a better understanding of the process, can all lead wine lovers to seek out more information about what’s actually in their favourite drop.
Continue » 09/07/2019 at 1:42 PMTop Tips for Cellaring Wine
The majority of wines are consumed within hours of purchase! Hard to believe, but true. For those true collectors, there’s often nothing more satisfying than laying down your treasured wine purchases in the cellar, waiting in anticipation for the wines to reach their peak drinking conditions and letting the wine evolve further in the bottle.
Continue » 25/06/2019 at 2:42 PMHow to Best Match Food and Wine
With Redman as a family name and living in the heart of Australia’s red wine country in Coonawarra, it should come as no surprise that we love red wine. But whilst it’s hard to go past a great Cabernet or Shiraz, don’t assume that red meats and Italian inspired cuisine are necessarily the only food that hits our table to make the most of our finest drops. You see, when it comes to food and wine matching, there’s lots of myths that exist, but the diversity of fine food available in Australia means there’s often some surprising pairings to consider. A few years back, millionaire businessman John Singleton was in the news after getting into an argument with his billionaire friend Jack Cowin, founder of Hungry Jack’s. They’d gone to lunch with three others, including a football player, at a Sydney steakhouse, and apparently “Singo” didn’t like Cowin teasing him about preferring rosé wines over beer. Things got a bit heated and when the bill emerged in the wake of the incident, it contained a surprising revelation: five very Aussie blokes were drinking Sauvignon Blanc with ribeye steaks. They’d thrown out the “rules” about matching food and wine.
Continue » 21/05/2019 at 9:33 AMHow long does red wine last after opened?
At Redman’s busy cellar door in Coonawarra, we’re constantly asked questions about how wine lovers can improve their experience of wine in their own home – queries like how long to store wine and how do you know when a bottle has reached its peak. Here, we answer a very common question – how long can you keep a bottle of Red(man) once it’s opened?
Continue » 15/05/2019 at 7:00 AMHow to Open Old Wine
Follow our winemaker Dan Redman’s failsafe tips to make sure you get maximum enjoyment out of that special bottle you’ve been patiently cellaring.
Continue » 13/02/2019 at 12:34 PMWhat makes Coonawarra wine so special?
Discover our region and why our famous terra rossa soil produces some of Australia’s best wines.
Continue » 19/07/2018 at 10:59 AM50 Years of Redman Shiraz Tasting Notes
To mark the 50th birthday of Redman Wines last year we went through a 50-year line up of old Redman wines with esteemed wine critic James Halliday.
Continue » 19/06/2018 at 12:30 PMThe A – Z of Wine Terms
Wine can often be intimidating with loads of terms that make it hard to understand the pomp and language that winemakers use. Our winemaker Dan Redman breaks down the A-Z of some of the most common wine terms and explains what they mean in layman’s language.
Continue » 23/05/2018 at 9:35 AM