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Stories, observations and notes from the Winemaker.
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Vignettes is where we follow the threads: wine, farming, gardening, science, family, seasons, creativity, resilience and the small details that shape life here at Weathercraft. If there’s a question, curiosity or quietly perplexing topic you’d like to see explored, send it through — it may become a future article.
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Beechworth may be Australia’s smallest recognised wine region, but its reputation for Chardonnay is immense. Power, flint, texture and precision have made it one of the country’s most...
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Extended maceration is not simply about leaving red wine on skins for longer. It is a deliberate decision that can build tannin, texture, aromatic complexity and longevity—but only...
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Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are the same grape, but the names usually signal very different styles. We explore its Italian, Alsatian, German and Australian traditions, the D1V7...
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For most of winemaking history, wine did not begin its life in stainless steel or oak. It began in earth.
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When you’re planning a vineyard, the first question most people ask is, “How much will it cost to set up?”
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This is indeed a classic case of mistaken identity, and it's not the only one of its kind. In the wine world, such mix-ups have occurred before. In...
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Could a natural compound in grape skins explain red wine headaches? Researchers have identified quercetin as a promising lead, but human trials are still needed.
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Red grapes do not always make red wine, and white grapes can produce much more than white wine. Discover how grape genetics, skin contact and acidity shape the...
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Rosé is often judged by colour alone, but its language includes sight, smell, taste and finish — and there is far more to it than summer drinking.
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A journey through Vinho Verde, Monção and Melgaço, and the craft of Anselmo Mendes, exploring why albariño/alvarinho continues to captivate.
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An impulsive health screening provided the baseline that helped doctors detect my lung cancer before it spread further.
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Can wine turn, freeze or disrupt sleep? We answer three common wine questions and separate useful facts from enduring myths.
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Discover where to buy Weathercraft wine and why purchasing directly from small growers and producers matters.
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What makes a grape variety alternative? From Australia’s changing wine culture to our own Iberian varieties, we explore how climate, place and heritage shape what we plant.
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Why Weathercraft has never used herbicides and instead takes a precautionary, biologically focused approach to vineyard health, fruit quality and sustainability.
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Sulphites are often blamed for wine headaches, but alcohol, migraine sensitivity, histamine and other wine compounds may also play a role.
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The original 2020 Young Gun of Wine interview with Raquel Jones, exploring her path into winemaking, viticulture and Weathercraft’s philosophy.
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