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Welcome back to 919 Wines

Welcome back to 919 Wines

We are now open from 10am-4pm Friday to Sunday, or by appointment, for tastings at our cellar door.

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Small Winemakers Showcase a Big Success

Small Winemakers Showcase a Big Success

Over 140 visitors attended the first Small Winemakers Showcase yesterday (Saturday 12th April 2019), which featured five of the smallest wine producers of the Riverland. The event attracted visitors from Adelaide, Melbourne, Mildura, Switzerland and Spain, as well as large...

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A rose by any other name would smell as sweet

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet

Australians love their varietal wines - Shiraz, Cabernet, Riesling, Merlot. Not all wines can be labelled by variety however, because they are made from complex blends or are represented by a style name, such as Champagne, Port, Sherry, Lambrusco and...

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Digging deep for drought relief

Digging deep for drought relief

Digging deep for drought relief Thank you for your generous donations. Thank you for your generous donations towards the drought relief effort. You donated when you purchased wine from us or by being the successful bidder for a 6 pack of rare and exceptional...

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I feel like dancing!

I feel like dancing!

What is a Lambada? No, not the dance! Not so long ago Australian winemakers named the styles of wine after European styles - Hermitage (think Grange), White Burgundy (think Houghton’s) and Port. After signing and international agreement Australian wines can...

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It's easy being green

It's easy being green

We often get asked about why we have growth down our vineyard mid-rows. It’s because we’re certified organic! We then get asked how hard this is to be certified. It’s not hard once you get your head around it.

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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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Unleash the beast!

Unleash the beast!

Durif - big, brooding and intense. You don't want to mess with it. 

It's our first love, and our most popular wine.

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Cellaring wine: no regrets

Cellaring wine: no regrets

Ever wondered how long you should cellar your wine? We've got a handy guide here to help you.

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