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Our Chardonnay is making a splash!

Our Chardonnay is making a splash!

Our Chardonnay is making a splash! Our 2023 Chardonnay Single Vineyard is turning heads, and we couldn’t be more thrilled.  It’s been chosen by renowned wine critic Nick Ryan for The Australian’s prestigious Top 100 Wines of 2024. Landing a spot in the highly sought-after 20 Whites Under $35 category.  This recognition not only highlights the quality […]

What is an “Intentional” Rosé?

What is an “Intentional” Rosé?

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 […]

Guess who won a global blind Chardonnay tasting?

Guess who won a global blind Chardonnay tasting? Chardonnay winner

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?

Why are some Chardonnays more expensive than others? White wine glasses with chardonnay in them

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

Jane Richards and her unusual backstory Jane Richards and The Duchess

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

Wine Chats Podcast and Eight at the Gate Wine Chats Podcast

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? 😉

Guess what Australian wine is Isla Fisher’s favourite? 😉 Josh Gad reaching for Eight at the Gate

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

James the Wine Guy reviews our wines James the wine guy

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 […]

Trophy Win

Trophy Win Wine Trophy

Trophy win for our Chardonnay! Wow we have had an exciting week with 2 trophy wins for our 2019 Family Selection Chardonnay! Not only did we win the best Chardonnay in the Limestone Coast Wine Show but we also won the best white wine overall! Check out the video below ⬇️ Judges Comments LCWS judging […]

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