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Investing in French vintages
France is the country you associate with wine. And, not surprisingly, they’re the country with the second highest wine consumption. By comparison, Australia is all the way down at number 10 – no dry July needed for us!    The care,...
Piedmont_Italy
Salt and pepper. Simon and Garfunkel. Italy and wine. Some things are just meant to go together.  Wine culture has been part of Italy since 4,000 BC – and possibly even earlier. In fact, the people of Ancient Rome were...
Chateau_Figeac
When it comes to bold Bordeaux wines, Château Figeac is known for making waves.   Unlike many Saint-Émilion estates that lean heavily on Merlot, Château Figeac takes a daring approach with a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend, giving its wines exceptional structure...
Chateau_d'Yquem
When it comes to luxury French wine, Château d'Yquem is in a league of its own. Once owned by the King of England in the Middle Ages and now part of LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton)—the world’s leading luxury group—d'Yquem...
Penfolds_Magill_Estate
When it comes to Australian wine, Penfolds is a name that stands tall, both figuratively and literally (checkout the iconic vertical signage at Magill Estate ☝️). This label put Australian wines on the global stage, crating the country’s first truly...
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Australia may not be the first nation that jumps to mind when you think of “top wine-making regions”. After all, nearly 20% of the Great Southern Land is desert. But, Australia is actually one of the most popular wine regions...