Category Archives: Adelaide Hills wine region

Gruner getting ready at Hahndorf Hill

Posted on February 26, 2013 by larry

  Beautiful bunch of 2013 Gruner Veltliner Just look at this picture! What does it conjure up for you? For me these slowly ripening little orbs of Gruner Veltliner are bursting with an irresistible freshness and vibrancy as they dangle … Continue reading →

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Hahndorf Hill Gruner Veltliner under cover

Posted on January 28, 2013 by larry

There are two things that I dread the most above all – one is the winter solstice, when the shortest day and longest night is celebrated each year. This is because I’m essentially a winter person and the winter solstice … Continue reading →

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The earliest hint of Gruner Veltliner …

Posted on December 14, 2012 by larry

It is now mid-December and the vines are looking gorgeous. It’s a real joy to wander through the Gruner Veltliner block and to admire the beautiful green growth, the newly formed grape bunches … and to daydream. I can’t help … Continue reading →

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Spring days of wine and roses at Hahndorf Hill

Posted on October 31, 2012 by larry

I never know whether Spring reminds me of Champagne or whether Champagne reminds me of Spring – but they both leave me with a light-headed sense of joy and pleasure. What I do know is that I would be eternally grateful to … Continue reading →

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GRU Gruner Veltliner 2013 is born – from buds to bottle

Posted on September 30, 2012 by larry

September always brings a sense of renewal in the vineyard. The vine sap is rising strongly and fresh green shoots seem to pop out overnight, signalling the end of the winter dormancy. It’s extraordinary to think that the entire new … Continue reading →

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