Viognier, Condrieu in France’s Northern Rhone wine region’s, story is relatively recent. It is thanks to the New World and the search for new varieties to explore, the fragrant white grape, Viognier, was lifted out of obscurity. Being nearly extinct in your home region (there…

Australia’s ‘alternative wine varieties’ deserve your attention. Viognier, Vermentino and Verduzzo are just three of these. With wine reviews from Lisa Johnston (thewinemuse)

Wine blends made from two or more grape varieties have become a lot more interesting in recent times.…. Wines made from a blend of grape varieties have become a lot more interesting in recent times. There are some exciting new styles being developed as well…

Organic Grower Champagne from Cotes des Bars, Noé-les-Mallets. Colette Bonnet makes wines from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc with reviews of Champagne Colette Bonnet wines by Lisa Johnston (thewinemuse).

d’Arenberg icon wines from the McLaren Vale. The Dead Arm, The Ironstone Pressings & The Coppermine Road. Wine reviews by Lisa Johnston (thewinemuse)