Why do we call our wines 'The Gig'
What is the story behind the Gig wines? Captain Stirling encouraged the Brits to move to WA based on the soil that we have at Upper Reach. Continue »
26/05/2021 at 12:23 PM
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Paella and Tempranillo -perfect Spanish combo
As a child in Spain, the only time I ever saw any men cooking was Sunday afternoon. They would use all the leftovers from the fridge and stand around talking very loudly with a glass of Tempranillo in hand! Continue »
19/04/2021 at 5:53 PM
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Why Buy Local, Really?
How your support keeps the family business alive and what large businesses are doing that screws it up. Continue »
02/03/2021 at 5:19 PM
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How long does an open bottle of wine last?
Once you've opened a bottle of wine, most of them can last three to five days... but it depends on the type of wine. Red wines generally last longer than whites. Make sure your wine doesn't go off. Continue »
11/02/2021 at 4:08 PM
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Virtual Wine Classes
Wine Tasting at Home. Check out our on-line wine classes, a fun introduction to wine tasting. Ideally you'll drink our wines while you watch these classes, but otherwise open up a white or white that's a similar style. Continue »
Comments (3)Wine Shows: What's the Difference Between a National and a Regional Wine Show? Upper Reach Winery
What do medals on a wine bottle mean? Are some medals more important than others? Find out what the Wine Shows tell you about the medal winning wine and does a medal mean you'll like the wine & more Continue »
12/10/2020 at 7:08 PM
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Wine Tasting Masterclass at Home | Fortifieds
As we're coming into colder weather, it's time to get the fire blazing & dive into our stickies & fortified. We will take a look at our: - Tawny - Liqueur Muscat We'll be talking about tasting notes, food pairing, and in particular ageing fortified, the fortification process & how the Swan Valley is unique for its dessert wines. Continue »
16/05/2020 at 7:20 PM
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Wine Tasting Masterclass at Home | Sparkling
Let's explore Sparkling Wine. How is it made, what is different about Champagne? How do Sparkling wines age and what is Methode Champenoise? What do brut and extra brut mean? Continue »
09/05/2020 at 7:03 PM
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Wine Tasting Masterclass at Home | Shiraz
Let's explore Shiraz, why bother aging it? What difference do soil and climate make to a red wine? Discover our exceptional Reserve Shiraz & how its unique micro-climate influences its character. Continue »
02/05/2020 at 7:42 PM
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Best Recipes & Wine Pairings
We have gone crazy about cooking. Here are our favourites. We want to know what new recipes you have been trying so we can share ideas & give us all some new inspiration! Continue »
26/04/2020 at 1:00 PM
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