Notable for producing Shiraz, the grape is by far the most important variety for the region, accounting for about 50% of the total crush. The area’s thin soils, limited water, and warm summers harness Shiraz’s natural vigor and produce intense flavored fruit, and wine with a deep purple color that can last decades in the bottle.

Sort after premium McLaren vale wines are produced by the Curtis family since 1973. The Curtis Family Vineyards are established just west of the township of McLaren Vale

Question by kenoli: anyone got a recipie for making wine from red grapes? have been given some red grapes and want to make some wine with them. anyone got a recipie for it Best answer: Answer by curtstuttgartcrush them. strain. put in fermentation jar. wait a week or two. strain. bottle. wait a month or [...]

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by cmurtaugh Question by TV Fan: Is it true that you shouldn’t eat grapes when drinking wine? I heard ages ago that you shouldn’t mix grapes with wine as they ferment and can cause stomachache. Anyone else heard of it? Is it true or an old wives tale? Can’t remember where I heard it. Best [...]

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Question by Pan: I have 80-100lbs of wine grapes? Is there anyone near Guildford who would like to make some wine>)? They are not sweet enough for dessert grapes, have mostly turned red now and look amazing. Best answer: Answer by Ru Ayou’d be better off making some quality vinegar… straight forward and something everyone [...]

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