Posts by Laura
How To Prune A Vine In 3 Easy Steps
All the important questions answered regarding pruning your grape vine. This is probably one of the most asked questions during autumn and winter. Winter is when the vines are dormant,…
Read MoreBeginner’s Guide to Food & Wine Pairing
Food & Wine Matching | 7 rules Have you ever been confused about which wine should go with which food? It can be pretty daunting when you don’t know…
Read MoreWhat’s The Difference Between Wine Grapes & Table Grapes?
If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t head to your local fruit and veg store, pick up some red or green grapes, bring them home, crush them and turn them…
Read MoreChoosing your Wedding wines
The wedding day is looming and you’ve got the caterers, the outfits and guest list organised. Now it’s just the wines… As much as I would like to say that…
Read MoreVegan Wine
What is Vegan Wine? Understanding Vegan Wine and How It’s Made You’d think all wine would be vegan, right? It’s just grapes and yeast, how could it not be? Turns…
Read More5 Great Christmas Gifts for Wine Lovers that aren’t wine
Do you find it hard to buy something for the special person in your life who loves everything wine? Maybe they’re a bit of a connoisseur and you struggle every…
Read MoreSpring Lamb – the perfect match for Cabernet Sauvignon
It’s time to celebrate Spring which calls for a juicy, tender Spring lamb dish washed down with a smooth and silky Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet is a perfect match for lamb.…
Read MoreWinter means Mulled Wine
Mulled Wine: The Easiest Winter Warmer 🍷 How We Make Mulled Wine at Upper Reach Wineryin the Swan Valley Winter’s here, and that can only mean one thing: it’s time…
Read MoreDiscover the Legacy: Upper Reach Reserve Shiraz
Have you heard about the Upper Reach Reserve Shiraz? IYKYN, if not you’re in for a treat. This gem from the Swan Valley is making waves for all the right…
Read MorePaella and Tempranillo -perfect Spanish combo
Winter is upon us but on a sunny day a lazy lunch outside can be gorgeous. We love to eat outside, with family and friends, on a crisp Winter’s day.…
Read MoreWhat happens to wine after fermentation?
What happens to a wine after fermentation is complete? The Post-Fermentation Processes at Upper Reach Once the exhilarating process of fermentation has run its course, our attention turns to meticulously…
Read MoreFeet vs Machine
Do we use the old school foot stomping method or do we use machines to crush our grapes? Well, sorry to say, we have evolved and use machines to crush…
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