Storage Smart: Manor Estate’s Peter Cap Weighs in on Wine Storage
Once they see themselves as budding experts or just folks who appreciate good wine, the question of storage, and perhaps even the notion of starting…
Fine Wine: Why Screw Cap Closures are Better than Corks
It all started in Australia, and Australians are, by now, quite used to buying fine wines in premium price ranges with a screw cap closure….
No More “Cheap and Cheerful:” USA Wine Consumers Want Premium Quality over Mass Production
It’s easy to underestimate the tastes of consumers in a country most famous for McDonalds and Coca Cola. But there’s much more to the US…
Wine Industry Newcomers Use Disruptive Tactics to Boutique Brand’s Advantage
Entering an established and conservative industry as a new kid on the block can be tough. But disruption of the status quo lies behind some…
The Perfect Gift for A Wine-Loving Mum
It’s not always easy shopping for our mums. She’ll probably ask not to get her anything for Mother’s Day, for instance, or she might even…
Australia’s Finest Chardonnay Possibly Found in McLaren Vale
Think Australian white wine and Chardonnay comes to mind, and rightly so. Australia’s affinity with the varietal dates back to the 1830s when James Busby,…
As China Slaps Tariffs on Australian Wine, Boutique Winery Explains Why it Chose to Target the US
Free trade between China and Australia is turning sour following Beijing’s November announcement that Australian wine imports would be subject to a massive 200 percent…
Manor Estate Tells the Story Behind Shiraz Wines – and How to Enjoy Them
Wine lovers come in all shapes, sizes, and levels of technical knowledge. “You don’t have to be an expert to enjoy the taste of a…
Wine Australia Promotes Manor Estate Wines in the US: Here’s Why
Big isn’t always better – or more successful – and Manor Estate, a small, family owned winery in Australia’s McLaren Vale is proving the truth…
McLaren Vale Vintner Discloses His Wine Secrets in Video Snippets
The vintner’s art may seem shrouded in mystery to most people, and most wine makers are happy to maintain the status quo, but Peter Cap,…
Australians Flock to Join Boutique Wine Club Following International Success Story
Breaking into a local market may seem like the easiest option for New Australian businesses, but McLaren Vale-based Manor Estate Wines found themselves facing a…