Micro Wines – An Australian Micro-Neociant

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It’s always special to see one’s babies in the

It’s always special to see one’s babies in the wild. But to see my bottles on a shelf next to these legends is something else. These 5 wines tell the history of Australian wine pretty holistically. From a 130 year old vineyard in the heart of the Barossa tended by one of Australia’s great wine families, an icon of the Yarra in it’s 51st year of production, a visionary that energized Australia the world over (💔), and a tenderfoot that’s been welcomed into the fold with open hearts and arms. Thanks for telling the story @leduwines, and for all the love.

The more wine becomes a part of your life, the str

The more wine becomes a part of your life, the stronger your bonds of friendship will become. 2019 Cinsault and 2019 Shiraz departing for the US soon thanks to my dear friends @pignottimanuele @reedwines.

Amidst all of the speculation about what the futur

Amidst all of the speculation about what the future will look like, signs of how restaurants sit at the center of our culture keep showing up. This @nytimes poll shines a light, albeit unintentionally, on how important the hospitality industry is to us all. #saverestaurants

Australia!! I miss you already. Join me and my gra

Australia!! I miss you already. Join me and my grape stomping mate @reedwines for a chat and a proper Cinco de Mayo beverage on Tuesday at 6pm right here! If you’re in the US and suffering from quarantine insomnia, that’s Tuesday at 1am PST. We don’t mind drinking alone, but it’s less fun so join us!!!

So excited to have the ‘18 Shiraz and ‘19 Cins

So excited to have the ‘18 Shiraz and ‘19 Cinsault please the panel enough to be included in the 2020 top 50. I never knew how much each satisfied palate would mean to me until I pulled the first cork, so this certainly means a ton!! ❤️❤️❤️ #Repost @younggunofwine with @make_repost
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Let us introduce you to Jonathan Ross from @microwines – the Master Sommelier from New York who came to Australia and took up winemaking. He's in the 2020 #YGOW Top 50. Let's get to know him a little better. See our chat below, and for more about Jon and his Micro Wines label, follow the 👉 link in our bio.

Q. Why does wine matter?
A. Relationships: between humans and the natural earth, between farmers and producers, between suppliers and buyers, between people sharing a glass. It’s all about relationships.
Q. Which wine that you’ve drunk/tasted do you most wish that you’d made?
A. I’ve never had that emotion. Though, I feel like the most compelling wines I’ve had are made by the farmer and the fruit. I would love to work with fruit from La Landonne [syrah, Rhone Valley], Clos St. Hune [riesling, Alsace], and Falletto di Serralunga [nebbiolo, Barolo]. Unfortunately it’s not for sale.
Q. Which wine that you’ve made or help make are you most pleased with?
A. Too soon to tell. I love all of my children.
Q. What can’t you do without?
A. Jane Lopes (@janeymaxine)
Q. What’s next?
A. Adding a Semillon source for v2020
Q. Who in the world of wine do you most admire, and why?
A. The vigneron that quit their day job, bought fruit and made some wine, and now has grown to have their own small estate that they tend to by hand every day.
Q. They say it takes a lot of beer to make great wine. What’s your pick?
A. @mainebeerco’s Tiny Beautiful Something
Q. No expense spared. One wine. What, where and how?
A. 1961 @jeanlouischave [Hermitage], with every sommelier I’ve ever worked with.
Q. What do you cook better than anyone else, and what can’t you nail?
A. Quesadillas made with homemade tortillas. Perfect Congee is impossible.
#Geelong #BarossaValley #YGOWtop50 #ygow2020

Arriving in Vine Vale among vines that were born i

Arriving in Vine Vale among vines that were born in the 1800’s, lived through the 1900’s and are now treasures realized in the 2000’s is certainly a privileged way to start harvest.

Pink salt harvest stop on the way to pick the v20

Pink salt harvest stop on the way to pick the v20 Vine Vale Cinsault! Always great to kick off the vintage with a road trip!! #cinsogood #manualvintage

First fruit into the new @reedwines urban chateau.

First fruit into the new @reedwines urban chateau. Feeling lucky to have a home for v2020, and witnessing the hand de-stemming of some riz amidst a piggie back ride. Lots of love in these wines. #manualvintage

Very lucky to be a last minute add-on pouring next

Very lucky to be a last minute add-on pouring next to these #legends on Tuesday. 12-5pm @alfredplace #shiraz #cinsault #bonuspinotgris

There is something very satisfying about deliverin

There is something very satisfying about delivering your own, handmade goods to another small business. And, just another reminder to be thankful for those who deliver your goods every day!

Throwback to a great tasting @armadalecellars led

Throwback to a great tasting @armadalecellars led by @janeymaxine. The #shiraz is in stock now!

2019 Pinot Gris collaboration with @reedwines is o

2019 Pinot Gris collaboration with @reedwines is out on the road! Hand harvested late(r) in the season than most from the Red Hills area of the Mornington Peninsula. It’s generous and textured, but still has a zing of acid thanks to the windy cool nights. Go get some!

Trade day in beautiful Sydney!! Some leftovers for

Trade day in beautiful Sydney!! Some leftovers for sneaky sharing @janeymaxine’s #vignettebook event this evening @kinokuniya_sydney. 6:30-8:30!

NY wine tour, short and sweet piggy backing on @ja

NY wine tour, short and sweet piggy backing on @janeymaxine’s celebration of #vignettebook

Winter bottling session views!

Winter bottling session views!

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