Category Archives: Barossa wine

South Australia’s first state cellar door wine festival!

Posted on March 1, 2011 by tigchandler

  On 25 February 2011, the first ever state cellar door festival was launched in Adelaide. Over 100 wineries attended, each presenting their best wares. It stretched over three days – Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and the perfectly chosen venue was … Continue reading →

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Adversity begets generosity: The Australian wine community pulls together for 2011 flood relief efforts

Posted on January 19, 2011 by tigchandler

I am proud to be a part of the Australian wine industry – a nation-wide yet close-knit community of hard-working, honest and skilled individuals with a passion for a great world-renowned product. This month, in the face of Australia’s worst … Continue reading →

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Sprinting the Long Mile! A tasting of the Langmeil wine range

Posted on October 21, 2010 by tigchandler

When friends suggested we attend a tasting of Langmeil wines in Adelaide this week I jumped at the chance. I immediately thought of the outstanding Jackaman’s cabernet and the ancient shiraz vines – the oldest in Australia and possibly the … Continue reading →

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