‘New Voices’ Stories
The wine world is seeing an explosion of interest in regional wine stories told differently. To satiate this interest, WA Wines to the World is uncovering new and unique Western Australian wine content that will capture the interest of international wine trade and consumers. We invited new and experienced writers with a passion for telling Western Australian wine stories to pitch to us. Below is a curation of these stories.
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Cin Cin! Margaret River’s Italian influence
In this story Dianne explores the Italian influences found in Margaret River wine. Meet the Italian winemakers and families that have pioneered Italian varietals and contributed to the winemaking culture of one of Australia’s premium wine regions.
Author: Dianne Bortoletto
Regions: Margaret River
Producers featured: Cherubino, Credaro & Mr Barval
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Clone Wars
It’s one thing to know the variety of grape you enjoy in your glass, but understanding the nuances of its clonal variations is a whole other story. In this story Leah takes us into the vineyard with her as she uncovers the Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon clones that rule the Margaret River wine region.
Author: Leah Clearwater
Regions: Margaret River
Producers featured: Flametree, Flowstone Wines, Vasse Felix & Moss Wood
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Going Bush
In Going Bush, Julian Tompkin takes us on a charming journey through some of Western Australia’s premier winemaking regions to meet the winemakers making a case for bush vines. Discover why these Western Australian winemakers are forgoing the comforts of modern winemaking conventions to revert to this ancient winemaking practice.
Author: Julian Tompkin
Regions: Great Southern & Swan District
Producers featured: Swinney, Cherubino, Sittella & Talijancich Wines
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Margaret River Wine: Riding the Sustainable Wave
Margaret River is not only celebrated for its wines, but for the magnificent natural environment within which the vineyards nestle. This story explores the relationship Margaret River winemakers have with their environment and the actions they are taking in the winery and vineyard to preserve it. Expect to meet winemakers who surf the pristine coast before hitting the vineyards, and then return at the end of the day to fill their buckets with fish.
Author: Angela Oemcke
Regions: Margaret River
Producers featured: Cullen Wines, Small Things Wine & Xanadu
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Riesling: A Great Treasure to be Discovered in Western Australia’s South
In this story David will take you on an adventure through Western Australia to discover how Riesling was introduced, explore the unique offerings of each region and meet the people making it.
Author: David Stredwick
Regions: Great Southern
Producers featured: Castle Rock Estate & Frankland Estate (Brief mentions: Howard Park, Alkoomi, Plantagenet, Dukes Vineyard & Brave New Wine)
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Stronger Together: Food & Wine Pairings Worth A Trip
When it comes to pairing food and wine, there are a lot of guidelines out there. Only choose wine that’s more acidic than food, wine that’s sweeter than food, or wine with the same flavour intensity as the dish. Then, there’s the common belief that white meat pairs with white wine, and red meat with red wine. In this story Dianne sought counsel from some local experts about food and wine pairings for Western Australia’s irresistible produce and uncovered some outstanding culinary secrets along the journey.
Author: Dianne Bortoletto
Regions: Geographe, Southern Forests (Pemberton & Manjimup), Swan District, Margaret River & Great Southern
Producers: Whicher Ridge, Sandalford Wines, Cape Mentelle, Picardy, Pierro, Ferngrove Wines, Leeuwin Estate, Cullen Wines, Plantagent, Gralyn Estate, Green Door Wines, Singlefile Wines & Arimia Estate
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The Descendants
Certain family labels have come to define the essence of premium wine, and with it the essence of the Margaret River wine region. Channelling their ancestors’ moxie, however, the sons and daughters of these pioneers are today re-writing the rulebook – venturing off to establish their own labels that agitate of the very frontiers of winemaking. Meet the young winemakers redefining the Margaret River wine region for a whole new generation.
Author: Julian Tompkin
Regions: Margaret River
Producers featured: LAS Vino & Mon Tout (Brief mentions: Burch Family Wines, Howard Park, Marchand & Burch, Madfish & Leeuwin Estate)
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The Epic Road Trip You Need to Take Before it Becomes too Famous
In this story Annette takes us on a road trip through the wine regions of Western Australia. You will see rugged coastlines, pristine beaches, historical towns, iconic wineries, adventurous wine styles, gourmet food and meet some great people that will make your every mile a memory. Buckle up and get ready to sip, swirl, satiate and succumb to all that WA has to offer.
Author: Annette Lacey
Regions: Western Australia
Producers featured: Multiple across all regions
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The Rise of Western Australian Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc has a long history in Western Australia, notably in the Swan Valley, and a new generation of winemakers pushing it forward.
Author: Max Brearley
Regions: Swan District & Margaret River (Brief mention: Geographe)
Producers featured: Corymbia, Tripe Iscariot, LAS Vino & Voyager Estate (Brief mentions: John Kosovich Wines, Lamont’s & Coughlan Estate)
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What’s the Dirt on Margaret River?
Margaret River is home to some of the rarest geological phenomena in the world, and years ago Leah was given the mammoth task of profiling the main soil types across 5,000 hectares of vineyards in the region. Discover what Leah found when she ventured beneath the vines.
Author: Leah Clearwater
Regions: Margaret River
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Sauvignon Revolution
Max Brearley delves into the world of aromatic white wines, to discover the dynamic, age worthy and beguiling expressions that are changing the face of Western Australia’s ‘unassuming’ Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon blends.
Author: Max Brearley
Regions: Margaret River & Great Southern
Producers featured: Brave New Wine, Cape Mentelle, Suckfizzle, Dormilona, Cullen Wines