Why did we make an “Intentional” Rosé? Did you know that not all rosés are created equal? In fact, the way rosé wine is produced can greatly impact its taste, colour, and overall quality. So, what’s the secret behind the best rosés? It’s all about intention. 4 Ways to make Rosé The most common method […]
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Mothers Day 2024: Top tips to elevate your gifts
This Mother’s Day, take your vino and bubbly pressie game to the next level with these one-of-a-kind wrapping ideas that’ll suit any special occasion As Mother’s Day 2024 approaches, it’s time to start thinking about the perfect gift for Mum. And if she’s a wine lover, what better way to surprise her than with a […]
Guess who won a global blind Chardonnay tasting?
Well this was a little bit exciting! Or in Dr Horkey’s words “just exceptional”😊🥂 We love a good blind tasting competition, especially a blind tasting hosted by one of our favourite wine reviewers, Dr. Matthew Horkey! If you haven’t been introduced to Dr. Matthew Horkey, here is a little background. He is a wine writer, […]
Why are some Chardonnays more expensive than others?
It is a question I get asked a lot by wine drinkers. Let’s take a look at what is involved in production and what impact that has on price. Chardonnay is such a versatile grape variety and it presents differently in both different regions, different climates and in the way it is fermented. Grown in […]
Jane Richards and her unusual backstory
One of our Co-Owners, Jane Richards and her unusual backstory, was the topic of conversation on a recent Radio Show. Steve Davis of Talked about Marketing tells of Jane’s in what he calls an “intriguing background story of yet another South Australian small business person” . Steve and Jane Richards met some years ago in […]
Wine Chats Podcast and Eight at the Gate
Eight at the Gate recently sponsored an episode of the hilarious Wine Chats Podcast. https://winechatspodcast.com/ Bildo and Lindalin are the hosts of Wine Chats Podcast. They are not sommeliers but refuse to see that as a flaw! These girls are every day people who order the house white with pride. They spend about 40 mins […]
Guess what Australian wine is Isla Fisher’s favourite? 😉
We are so excited to share with you that our Eight at the Gate Cabernet Shiraz is starring in the new Stan series Wolf Like Me! The kids are super excited about our theatrical debut, and some eagle-eyed followers on social media have also spotted it! In all honesty, we think it’s totally awesome! Wolf […]
James the Wine Guy reviews our wines
Meet James the Wine Guy, aka James Melendez. He loves love wine and business. Obsessed with the subject, the art, the history, the sciences, organization management, and making things less complex James has been writing about wine since November 2006 and as a result has over 2,890 wine videos on his YouTube channel, James the […]
Eight at the Gate: It’s All About Family and Wine
Including the word family in a winery’s name is the most direct way to indicate the enterprise is a family operation, but it’s certainly not the most creative way to do so. Eight at the Gate, however, might be the smartest way I’ve seen to include family in a winery’s name. How is that you […]
Press Release Wrattonbully Wine Industry Association
27th October 2021 Two trophies for SA’s Wrattonbully at Limestone Coast Wine Show A boutique Wrattonbully producer has taken on the industry big guns, collecting two major trophies at the Limestone Coast Wine Show. The family-owned Eight at the Gate Wines’ 2019 Family Selection Chardonnay won the Pam Dunsford Trophy for Best Chardonnay and […]
