To Peter Cap, winemaker at McLaren Vale’s Manor Estate winery, nothing’s better than relaxing with a glass of wine after a long day’s work. He’s convinced that this is one of the times when he…
Once they see themselves as budding experts or just folks who appreciate good wine, the question of storage, and perhaps even the notion of starting a wine collection, occurs to a great many people. Peter…
It all started in Australia, and Australians are, by now, quite used to buying fine wines in premium price ranges with a screw cap closure. In the USA, however, there’s a perception that screw caps…
Organising a wedding can be very stressful indeed – but it doesn’t have to be – especially not if one can get the wedding venue, the catering, the bar service, and the perfect location for…
It’s easy to underestimate the tastes of consumers in a country most famous for McDonalds and Coca Cola. But there’s much more to the US market than fast foods and fizzy drinks says Manor Estate…
Entering an established and conservative industry as a new kid on the block can be tough. But disruption of the status quo lies behind some of the world’s most successful businesses. For Peter Cap of…
Peter Cap is in love with the red wine he makes. More than that, he’s convinced that it might help us to stay healthy, even inhibiting the virus that’s behind the 2020/2021 pandemic. That’s a…
It’s not always easy shopping for our mums. She’ll probably ask not to get her anything for Mother’s Day, for instance, or she might even know exactly what she wants, but sometimes it’s easier when…
The struggling hospitality industry, and folks who love going out for fine food and wine, are gearing themselves to raise a glass to better times. Worldwide lockdown restrictions are easing, and Manor Estate, a boutique…
Free trade between China and Australia is turning sour following Beijing’s November announcement that Australian wine imports would be subject to a massive 200 percent import tariff. Unsurprisingly, demand for Australian wine in China became…
Wine lovers come in all shapes, sizes, and levels of technical knowledge. “You don’t have to be an expert to enjoy the taste of a good wine,” says Manor Estate’s Peter Cap, “but knowing a…
For those accustomed to enjoying overseas getaways, or those who were preparing for the holiday of a lifetime when the pandemic struck, 2020 to 2021 has had its share of disappointments. But local destinations such…
Big isn’t always better – or more successful – and Manor Estate, a small, family owned winery in Australia’s McLaren Vale is proving the truth of this among the USA’s wine connoisseurs. It all began…
The vintner’s art may seem shrouded in mystery to most people, and most wine makers are happy to maintain the status quo, but Peter Cap, the man behind Manor Estate Winery in McLaren Vale, has…
When it comes to sparkling wine, few people are as passionate as Peter Cap, founder of the Manor Estate winery and its eponymous brand, ME wines. As a vintner, the process of wine-making is near…
Manor Estate Sparkling Brut can be enjoyed all year round by all genders. Gendered perceptions often lead to assumptions that ultimately affect consumer preferences, but men are bucking the system, says Peter Cap, director and wine-maker…
Breaking into a local market may seem like the easiest option for New Australian businesses, but McLaren Vale-based Manor Estate Wines found themselves facing a tough challenge at home. “Most Australians are happy to enjoy…