Tips for wine enthusiasts

Individuals who are interested in wine and want to learn more about wine-making and wine-culture should consider a trip to a boutique winery. Understanding the intricate process that goes into the creation of a wine will allow you to appreciate the wine even more. Additionally, going to wine tasting sessions where you sample several kinds of wine will allow you to start distinguishing between wines and identifying certain characteristics. These steps will start you well on your way to fully appreciating and enjoying more complex wines as well as immerse you fully into wine appreciation.

Shaw Vineyard Estate was set up in 1998 on "Olleyville", a seven hundred acre fine wool producing property established in the mid 1800's. This historic property is located in Murrumbateman along the Barton Highway between Canberra and Yass. Shaw Vineyard Estate is a family owned and operated business, with the vineyard being developed under a community title investment and subscribed to by outside growers with the Shaw family holding the majority of the community lots. The property's elevation at around 640 metres above sea level is higher than most other vineyards in the Murrumbateman area.

The high elevation and sloping profile of the land helps mitigate against potential frost damage by allowing good air drainage over the property. The property has approximately 85 acres under vines, varieties of which are Riesling, Semillon, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Canberra Wines produced from Shaw Vineyard Estate grapes have already won 7 Trophies and several Gold, Silver and Bronze throughout various wine shows across Australia and Internationally. The Canberra region is especially renowned for its Riesling, and Cabernet Sauvignon. For more information about how to order Shaw vineyards wines, visiting Shaw vineyards, getting to Shaw vineyards and so on, please visit our website at http://www.shawvineyards.com.au.