Vegan Wine
Wine is fermented grape juice- it's made from grapes...surely all wine is Vegan? The answer: Yes and No. Why do some wines say they contain traces of fish or dairy? Discover what's going on Continue »
24/09/2021 at 5:17 PM
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How Can Wine Taste Like Fruit?
Does Wine have fruit in it? Good question. We get asked this a lot at Cellar Door. Continue »
23/08/2021 at 3:00 PM
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Flooding in the vines. Will they live?
It's been the wettest winter I can remember, and so much the rain! What does flood water do to grape vines? Will the vines live? 🍇 How deep did the water get? Check out this video. Continue »
04/08/2021 at 10:22 PM
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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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