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The ultimate picnic

The ultimate picnic

When I was growing up, we went on family picnics year round. We’d set off early, sometimes walking through Sherbrooke Forest in search of lyrebirds, before returning to the picnic ground for a barbecue breakfast. Autumn weekends were often spent...

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Why has Vintage Port disappeared from our shelves?

Why has Vintage Port disappeared from our shelves?

Vintage port has not disappeared - it has a new name in Australia. 919 Wines makes Vintage Fortified Wine only in the very best years.

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A "Gros" by any other name would still smell as sweet

A "Gros" by any other name would still smell as sweet

For the past number of years 919 Wines has been making a creamy, textural, delicious white wine from a southern French variety called Petit Manseng. However, it turns out that this variety is actually a close relative, Gros Manseng (pronounced...

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Visit our winery cellar door in the Riverland for a unique tasting experience

Visit our winery cellar door in the Riverland for a unique tasting experience

We are now open and operating at regular trading hours, after running at reduced hours for several months due to Covid-19. Our regular hours are 10am to 5pm, Wednesday to Sunday, plus public holidays and by appointment. Book on 0408...

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Cellar Door Etiquette 101

Cellar Door Etiquette 101

When you visit a cellar door you are coming for more than just wine tasting. You are wanting an experience, to seek out the hidden gems, to learn something. At cellar door we want you to have the best time possible, and to fall in love with one or more of our wines. Here are a few tips to make your visit a memorable experience!

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