<p>Famous for these amazing interpretations of Chenin Blanc in an array of styles. The grapes are grown on the distinctive, tuffeau limestone soils, creating intensely fruity still wines with saring acidity. The sweetness levels is listed on the label - Sec is the driest at less than 4 grams/litre; Demi-Sec has 4 to 12 grams per litre:&nbsp; Moelleux at 12 to 45 grams per litre; and Doux or sometimes listed as Liquereux, has more than 45 grams per litre.</p> <p>The only sparkling wines in the Loire required to be aged a minimum of 12 months prior to release, including at least 10 months on the lees (most producers cellar wines for longer). This requirement has helped make serious wines, that comparable to Champagne without the prestige&hellip; or the prices.</p>

<p><b>The Grampians</b></p> Located in western Central Victoria, the Grampians was settled during the gold rush of the 1850’s. Indeed the vivid history of the gold rush is inextricably intertwined with the history of viticulture in the region. Seppelt at Great Western, one of the region’s iconic wineries was built at the end of the gold rush when scores of out-of-work prospectors excavated its extensive drives and cellars. The "drives" completed in 1932, stretch for three kilometres and provide perfect conditions for the maturation of sparkling wine, for which the region is well-known. The climate of the Grampians is Mediterranean and essentially cool with vineyards situated at elevations ranging from 240 to 350m. The region experiences long sunshine hours and low rainfall necessitating supplementary irrigation. Soils in the region range from weathered volcanic soils to sandy and red c

<p>The <strong>M&eacute;doc</strong>, Bordeaux&rsquo;s largest and best-known wine region, is located on the triangular piece of land between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gironde River estuary in western France. This Left Bank parcel stretches some 50 miles north to south, with varying soils planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc vines. The area comprises two regions: M&eacute;doc to the north and Haut-M&eacute;doc (the &ldquo;upper Medoc&rdquo;) further south.&nbsp;<br /><br /> Half way between Margaux and Saint Julien, the <strong>Moulis-en-M&eacute;doc</strong> appellation is located slightly apart from the &ldquo;route des ch&acirc;teaux&rdquo;. Close and yet sheltered from the main thoroughfares, it has been able to profit from this discrete and privileged location to develop its own approach to the world of wine. Moulis produces a velvety red wine, less tannic tha

<p><em><span>&ldquo;Today, after a period of being the pariahs of the wine world, they are once again worthy objects of interest for serious wine lovers. This is all due to the magic combination of the Gamay grape and the particular characteristics of the best villages in the region, including the famous &lsquo;crus&rsquo; Beaujolais.&rdquo;&nbsp;</span></em><strong><span>Jancis Robinson MW</span></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The most recently recognized Cru, graduating from a Beaujolais-Villages area to Cru Beaujolais in 1988. One of the more fuller bodied crus in this category and is noted for its redcurrant and raspberry flavours.</strong></p>