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…
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…
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…
Think Australian white wine and Chardonnay comes to mind, and rightly so. Australia’s affinity with the varietal dates back to the 1830s when James Busby, known as the father of Australian viticulture, brought the first…
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…
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…
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…