Posts Tagged ‘Vineyard’
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 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 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…
Read MoreNavigating the World of Geography: Upper Reach Winery Tours for ATAR Students
Unless you’re a geography teacher, you’ve probably got no idea of how complex the Geography ATAR course is, right? And you may not have heard that part of the Year…
Read MorePlanting a Vineyard
Have you ever thought about starting your own vineyard, or just want to plant some vines at home? Let’s have a look at how you can plant vines in your…
Read MoreHow is Rose wine made? Is is it a red or a white wine? A guide to Pink Wine.
Rosé wine is a happy place for a lot of people, its in-between red and white wine and shouts Summer like nothing else or is delicious any time of the…
Read MoreHow is red wine different to white wine?
I’m thrilled to offer you an exclusive insight into the intricate process of crafting our red wines. At Upper Reach, we believe that wine is not merely a beverage but…
Read MoreWhy does wine go into oak barrels?
Why does wine get aged in oak barrels? The Historical Reason for Oak Aging: Before the advent of glass bottles in the 1600s, wine found its home in wooden barrels—a…
Read MoreIf every vintage is different, why are Upper Reach wines so consistent?
The 2024 vintage has been our earliest ever! The first pick was on 4 January 2024 as opposed to 21 January in 2023, by Australia Day we’d done all the…
Read MoreWine Show Medals and Wine | Separating Bling from Brilliance
We’ve all seen those glitzy gold stickers on wine bottles, right? They promise quality, but do they always deliver? At Upper Reach, our family-owned Swan Valley winery, we’re uncorking the truth…
Read MoreYou want to grow your own vine? How to take a cutting from a grapevine.
I want my own vine, how can I get one?Where do vines come from? If you’ve ever wanted your own grape vine, here’s how to do it! Hey there, vine…
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