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Inside Harvest Season

Every bottle starts somewhere. Not in a cellar,...

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Everyday Wines vs Special Occasion Wines

Let’s be honest, most of us have a few bottles...

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Trending Wine Varietals in 2025

Wine culture in 2025 isn’t about dusty cellars...

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Tasmanian Wine Regions

Oh la la! Tasmanian wine regions have emerged...

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Northern Territory Wine Regions

Australia’s Northern Territory Wine Regions…...

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Western Australia's Wine Regions

Western Australia’s wine regions are quietly...

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Queensland's Wine Regions

Queensland’s wine regions, is it Australia’s...

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South Australian Wine Regions

South Australian wine regions are home to...

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New South Wales Wine Regions

When it comes to wine, New South Wales wine...

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Victoria's Wine Regions

Victoria’s Wine Region, where the wines...

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Difference between ready to drink wines and wines that need aging

In the wine world, knowing the difference...

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5 Tips on starting a wine collection

We are so glad you are here, getting tips...

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WINE 101: A Guide To Tasting Wine

Tasting wine might seem intimidating at first,...

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WINE 101: A Beginner's Guide to Enjoying Your First Glass

If you’re just starting to explore the world...

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The (Alleged) Health Benefits of Drinking Wine

What are these elusive health benefits of...

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A Guide to the Best Wine Destinations In Australia

Australia is home to some of the world’s...

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A Guide to Everyday Wine Varietals

Wine can be intimidating. With so many options...

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4 New Emerging Wines in Australia

Is Australia becoming the cool kid on the...

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Optimal Ripeness for Wine Grapes

When it comes to producing exceptional wine...

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Understanding Harvest Season in Australia

Harvest season in Australia is the most exciting...

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Choosing a Trellis System for Grapevines

A trellis system is the posts and wires that...

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How To Train Grapevines for Optimal Growth

To train grapevines is more than a task –...

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Harvesting Viticulture

Hand Pruning vs. Machine Pruning

Think of pruning grapevines like tending...

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Harvesting Viticulture

4 Different Methods of Pruning

When it comes to crafting exceptional wine,...

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Nurturing Vines With a Sustainable Composting System

At Melbourne Winery, we believe that healthy...

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Regions Viticulture

How Climate Can Shape Wines: Bellarine Peninsula VS Red Hill

Though only 30 kilometers of the Port Phillip...

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How Climate Change is Affecting Vineyards

Climate change is having a significant impact...

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Importance of soil health in grapevines

When you think of how a great wine is made,...

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Common Pests and Diseases of Grapevines

Grapevines, like all plants, have their fair...

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6 Benefits of Sustainable Practices in Australian Viticulture

Sustainable viticulture is becoming more...

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Industry Viticulture

Understanding Organic Viticulture in Australia

Let’s delve into the exciting world...

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The importance of Viticulture

Melbourne Winery is all about bringing you...

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Harvesting Storing Viticulture

Autumn in the Vineyard

March to May As summer fades into the gentle...

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Spring in the Vineyard

September to November Spring in Australian...

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Summer in the Vineyard

December to February Summer in Australia...

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Vineyards through the seasons

Understanding the lifecycle of a grapevine...

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Winter in the Vineyard

June to August Winter in Australia’s vineyards...

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What is viticulture

Viticulture is the foundation of winemaking,...