Vintage 2020 was a slow start… With a later flowering in 2019 due to a cooler than average spring, the 2020 vintage was always going to be slow to start. The poor flowering conditions also contributed to lower number of…
Goujeres Recipe with Emma Hanley. This week we are lucky enough to have Emma Hanley Sous Chef at Supernormal and recent Coronavirus inspired founder of ‘Knife n Forks’ and she has prepared a delicious Goujeres Recipe for you to follow…
What do Chef’s cook when they have a moment at home? Well, things have been a bit different as of late… Am I right? Some of us are making sourdough bread others growing their own vegetables and putting chook pens…
It’s the famous Austin’s Wine Sale – virtual style! We’ve completed a stocktake and the unfortunate closures of our restaurant stockists have meant we have excess stock we need to move. Instead of selling to a third party reseller or…
Get Fresh with Austins Recently we have all found ourselves in a situation where we have really had to adapt and change the way our businesses operate. We are all working hard to ensure our businesses stay open and we…
Rent a Vine Workshop: Pinot Noir Tasting by Eliesha Rae What do hunting polar bears in the Arctic Circle, rock climbing in full drag, and winemaking all have in common? It’s no secret that you’re more likely to meet like…
What is a clone and what are pinot noir clones? So what does clone mean when it comes to wine? The English word clone is based on a Greek word for twig and refers to the practice of generating a…
As 2019 quickly comes to a close, we reflect on the year it’s been and prepare for another big year in 2020. We certainly don’t do things slowly at Austin’s, although this year has been a year full of preparation…
We have a sweet spot for Australian Riesling wine at Austin’s and in our latest blog we demystify some of the myths about this unsung variety. Riesling – The King of Wine Riesling, known as the King of Wines…
5 red star winery – again! We have maintained our 5 red star winery rating for the third year running. What does this mean? Outstanding winery regularly producing wines of exemplary quality and typicity. Will have at least two wines…
