Wine Varietal in Focus Archives - Wines of the King Valley

Riesling

If you haven’t tried Riesling for a while, it’s time to give it another go. Originating in France’s Alsace region, in the valley of the Rhine River, Riesling has had…

Arneis

Arneis has a nickname in Italy: ‘the little rascal’. It’s a rebellious variety, but, under expert supervision, this fresh, approachable wine exudes charm and behaves well with all sorts…

Nebbiolo in focus

Are you ready for a romance of Italian proportion? Nebbiolo, known as Italy’s most revered grape, is often described as vibrant, sensitive and tantalising. It’s finicky about where it…

Pinot Grigio

Here in the King Valley, we make a bellissimo Pinot Grigio Wondering about the difference between Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris? Both are made from the same grape, with different…

Sangiovese is the quintessential King Valley red wine. With its characteristic savoury flavours of dark cherry and spices, fine tannins and cleansing acidity, sangiovese (pronounced san-jo-vay-zee) is best served with…

Prosecco

King Valley Prosecco is bubbling to the top. Pioneered in Australia by the winemaking families of the king valley, prosecco is a delicious sparkling wine that hails from the Veneto…

Cabernet Sauvignon

Local wine industry insiders reveal the secrets of this classic grape variety. The wine: Cabernet Sauvignon Originating in 17th-century France and synonymous with Bordeaux, cabernet sauvignon has found…