Grower Champagne - The New Artisans of Champagne
Has Champagne become the most dynamic winemaking region in France? If the wave of artisanal grower Champagnes entering the market is anything to go by, it certainly appears to be the case. For over two centuries, the wine region has been dominated by a small number of well-financed Champagne houses producing iconic brands including Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot and Krug. More
Monday, November 3, 2014
Spotlight On Mount Mary
Mount Mary commands an almost mythical status among wine collectors. The property was first purchased by Dr.John and Marli Middleton in 1971, with the original vineyard planted in 1972. It was one of the first vineyards planted in the resurgence of the Yarra Valley as a wine region. More
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
A Short History of Château Margaux
The Margaux property has been occupied since at least the 12th Century, and known for its wines – under names such as Margou, Margous and Margose – since the 15th Century. One famous fan was Thomas Jefferson, the wine-loving diplomat and founding father of the American Republic, who in the 1780s rated Margaux at the top of the Bordeaux hierarchy, a status confirmed when it was officially designated one of just four ‘First Growths’ in the famous 1855 Bordeaux Classification. More
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Discover Piedmont
Italian wine is enjoying a fabulous renaissance and nowhere is this more evident than the spectacular region of Piedmont in northern Italy. More
Monday, September 22, 2014
Celebrating Grenache - International Grenache Day
Are you a Grenachista? If you love Grenache, Friday September 19th 2014 is a chance to celebrate this fantastic variety as it's International Grenache Day. Promoted by the non-profit grass roots International Grenache Association, International Grenache Day is all about elevating Grenache’s profile on the world stage. More
Thursday, September 18, 2014
The Pfalz - The home of dry Riesling
If you love dry Riesling, then the Pfalz in Germany should be on your list of wine regions to explore. One of Germany’s most important wine regions, the Pfalz has approximately 23 500 ha of land undervine with over 10 000 growers. While the region still produces a high volume of everyday Qualitätswein “Liebfraumilch” style wines, in recent years an increasing volume of Germany’s finest Riesling has also emerged from this region. More
Friday, September 12, 2014
Dom Pérignon Oenothèque - Champagne Perfection
In the rarefied world of prestige cuvée Champagne, Dom Pérignon Oenothèque is held with special reverence. Released only in the very best vintages, Dom Pérignon Oenothèque is released 15 to 20 years after harvest after extensive ageing on lees. But what impact does this long ageing actually have on the wine? More
Friday, September 12, 2014
Discover the Wines of Tuscany
Tuscany, with its picturesque rolling hills and medieval hilltop villages, is Italy’s most famous wine region. A wine-lover’s paradise, it is home to several of Italy’s finest and best-known wines including Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and Vin Santo. More
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Pinot Gris: The Ultimate Winter White
With chilly winter weather still in play for a few more weeks, it’s an ideal time to seek out fuller, richer white wines. And, while for many wine-lovers a rich, creamy Chardonnay may be the perfect answer, there is a great alternative, Pinot Gris. Indeed, with its appealing notes of pear, apple, stone-fruit and spice, round mouth-feel and often rich texture, Pinot Gris may be the ultimate winter white. More
Thursday, August 21, 2014
A Sweet Story - A Guide to Sweet Wine Styles
It’s difficult to believe now, but sweet wines used to rule the wine world. From the exotic and enchanting wines of Tokjai and the delicious delicacy and purity of Mosel Rieslings to the rich unctuous wines of Sauternes, there was a time when sweet wines were the most highly prized and revered wines in the world. More
Friday, July 18, 2014
Journey through the Southern Rhône
To journey through the Southern Rhône is to enter an enchanting garrigue-scented Mediterranean landscape. Here in the warm south, Grenache is king, blended together with Syrah and Mourvèdre amongst others, to produce perfumed, rich, fruit-driven red wines. More
Friday, July 11, 2014
Grenache Greatness
Is Grenache the most underrated variety in the world? I think so. Although it is the most widely planted red grape in the world, for many years Grenache has been overshadowed by Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. Dismissed by many as ‘a blending variety’ or derided as a source of soft simple ‘tutti-fruity’ reds, Grenache has not always been appreciated for its inherent qualities. More
Friday, July 11, 2014
Discover Priorat
Priorat is one of the wine world’s greatest recent discoveries. This tiny region in the Catalonian coastal hinterland produces some of Spain’s most prestigious red wines. The region has only 1,800 ha of vines covering steep terraces and plateaus up to 900m featuring both granite based soils and unique shale based ”llicorella” soils. More
Friday, July 4, 2014
James Halliday Wine Companion Awards and Top 100 Auction
Langton’s is excited to announce that in association with James Halliday, we will be launching an auction celebrating wines and wineries that feature in the 2015 Wine Companion Awards. More
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Uniquely Australian Sparkling Red
What can be more Australian than sparkling red wine? While Australia was not the first country to produce a sparkling red wine, as a nation we have wholeheartedly embraced the deep coloured, richly fruited frothy style and made it our very own. More
Friday, June 27, 2014
