Who owns Richmond Grove?

Who owns Richmond Grove?

Pernod Ricard
Richmond Grove was a winery in the Barossa Valley owned by the global beverage company Pernod Ricard that started around 1993 and was closed down around 2015. They made some of my favourite wines including their Limited Release Riesling and Shiraz, some of which I have going back to the 1996 vintage.

Why is the Barossa Valley good for wine?

The Barossa Valley has a Mediterranean climate with warm-climate vineyards on the valley floor and cooler vineyards up in the surrounding hills. This diversity is what allows the region to produce everything from delicate white wines to the most powerful reds.

What wine is the Barossa famous for?

Shiraz
Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon Although Barossa is famous for its Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon has been a classic red grape variety in the region, producing rich black fruit flavours and soft tannins – Barossa’s signature style. There is a diversity of vine age across the region, with plantings dating back to the mid 1800s.

How much wine does Barossa produce?

OVERVIEW OF VINTAGE STATISTICS Barossa Valley’s crush came in at 73,1741 tonnes in 2017 – up nearly 20,000 tonnes compared with 2016. Over the last 5 years, the average Barossa Valley production is 52,082 tonnes, with a low of 43,824 tonnes in 2013.

How do you spoil wine?

5 Ways to Ruin Wine Before It’s Even Bottled

1. Oxidation. Oxygen is wine’s ultimate frenemy.
2. Microbial Growth. Microbial growth is as creepy in wine as it is at the doctor’s office.
3. Stuck Fermentations.
4. Smoke Taint.
5. Material Other Than Grapes.

What is the oldest winery in the Barossa Valley?

Château Tanunda, Icon of the Barossa, is Australia’s largest and oldest Château (est. 1890).

Is Barossa Valley a wine region?

Barossa incorporates both the Barossa Valley and Eden Valleys, making it one of the only wine regions in Australia to have neighbouring warm and cool climate growing conditions.