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…
Love wine but always eager to learn more? Always dreamed of making your own wine? Keen to learn directly from a winemaker? Here’s one to tick off the bucket list! Take your interest in wine to the next level with…
The time is finally here, where our hard work behind the scenes is coming to fruition. Austin’s & Co. as you have known it for the past few years, has been given a face lift, as we rebrand our signature…
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…
