The Grape Varieties In Wren Estate – Heathcote Roussanne
Roussanne and Historical Background Roussanne is a white wine grape grown originally from the northern Rhône Valley in France and it was first brought into Australia in the early 19th century, and flourish in the region of Victoria. However, Roussanne isn’t an easy vine to grow. It requires warm, sunny...
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The Grape Varieties in Wren Estate – Heathcote Marsanne
Marsanne and Marsanne Historical Background Marsanne is one of the world’s rarest white grape varieties with its origins in the Northern Rhone & Hermitage regions of France, it is grown in few new regions countries including Australia, America and Switzerland. It arrived in Yarra Valley via the Swiss retinue...
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The Grape Varieties in Wren Estate – Heathcote Malbec
(image source from Wikipedia) Malbec Historical Background Malbec is richly grown in Mendoza in Argentina and Cahors in southwestern France. It is also widely planted in the Cotes de Bourg and Blaye regions of Bordeaux in France. It is one of the six major grape varieties in Bordeaux. Malbec characteristics Malbec wines are...
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The Grape Varieties in Wren Estate – Heathcote Shiraz
Shiraz and Heathcote Shiraz Background Shiraz/Syrah is grown in 27 countries with the planting area of over 184,000 ha in the world. It firstly appeared in a vineyard in the Northern Rhône in France, and nowhere else had planted this grape variety until it was taken to Australia in 1832. Heathcote...
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The Grape Varieties in Wren Estate – Heathcote Merlot
Merlot and Merlot Historical Background Merlot is now the second most widely planted grape varietal in the world. It was originated in Bordeaux, France, given by its farther – Cabernet Franc, and its mother, which is no longer commercially planted, called Magdeleine Noir des Charentes. Merlot has, sometimes, either been...
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