Yet another long drive to the vineyard in Wrattonbully. All the hard work at pruning starts to show its benefits, with very uniform shoot growth across the vineyard. Shiraz is well in advance as it should be, then Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. Cabernet Sauvignon is last, but catching up.
You have to hand it to French marketing, particularly when it comes to Champagne. It is a giant region; 34,000 hectares under vine, 9% of
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard 2022 Cabernet Franc Arther: Drinks Business | Global Cabernet Franc Masters 2025 “A lovely wine, showing some development in colour
The 2025 vintage has been exceptionally hot and dry in the Piccadilly Valley, yet has produced some extremely fine sparkling base juices. The end of
