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Pictures of the Vintec Club Private Tasting with Chateau de Saint Martin in Melbourne

Burgundy wines have become very expensive, in fact it is the most expensive wine region in the world, and therefore it is imrpotant to explore the less well known areas of Burgundy to find affordable wines, with a price tag that eases the pain and offer everyday drinking. This is your guide to affordable quality in Burgundy.

Burgundy is mostly about great demand and little supply, with wines from the top estates becoming increasingly expensive and impossible to find. But there is a set of smaller negociants that is producing high-quality wine, often in quite reasonable quantity at more moderate prices.

In northern Rhône, Syrah has reigned supreme for over 200 years, whereas in the south, Grenache is the champion. Read more on syrah's influence in the south.

Burgundy, the collectors’ Holy Grail, also offers plenty for the rest of us with some affordable options. Discover our list of suggestions to try.

The wines of France’s Jura region are gaining popular ground thanks to their producers’ emphasis on natural wine-making. They are also the focus of Vintec Club Australia’s first national tour of 2020.

Starting at 600 meters of altitude, the Orange Wine Region G.I. is home to diverse climates, elevation and soil, allowing the production of a range of varietals and wine styles. All of that, just 4 hours away from Sydney.

The release of Cristal 2012, in early 2020, will be the first to have been farmed 100% biodynamically. It’s a tremendous moment in the landscape of prestige champagnes.

There are many myths about Spain: the rain doesn’t fall mainly on the plain, paella is not the national dish and when it comes to the Spanish climate, it’s not all scorchio. Clay vessels buried in the ground. Clay tinajas, or clay vessels, have been used to age and ferment wine since a very long time ago. It's an old ancient winemaking technique that is now making a comeback. A tinaja is a Spanish clay vessel that narrows at the bottom and the top, almost like an egg, but a big one.

If someone says “sherry” and you envision a proper lady having an afternoon tipple, adjust your eyeglasses, because sherry is not your granny’s sipper.

“Le vin du Diable” - the Devil’s wine. Not what one would expect to call the deliciously elegant bub-bly prized all over the world. But this is indeed what champagne was called by many Champenoise in the 1600’s.

Are celebrity wines serious endeavors or merely cynical branding? The answer is both, and there are no shortage of examples to choose from. These days, it’s quicker to say which celebrities aren’t making wine. There are hundreds of celebrity wines on the market, covering all corners of the entertainment world, from cricketers such as Ricky Ponting and Ian Botham to hip-hop royalty including Snoop Dogg and Jay-Z, and many, many others – not forgetting the Trump winery in Charlottesville, Virginia.

It was a Brit that discovered the secret of putting the fizz into wine and its current crop of wines are giving the French a run for their bubbles.

You might be surprised by some of the more exotic wines on the market. Spice up your wine collection with these 3 unconventional wines. Discover more.

The Penfolds Californian Collection 2021. Penfolds is arguably Australia’s most visible wine brand. Peter Gago is a British-Australian winemaker and author, and has been chief winemaker at Penfolds since 2002. The third international project aimed at the Chinese market is the Penfolds California Collection 2021. Penfolds’ Californian venture dates back to 1998 with the planting of Australian shiraz vines at Paso Robles.

There are many bargains to be found beyond the usual suspects.

Are you curious about one of the biggest trends in champagnes in recent years? Then look no further than the fine print on your bottle’s label! Two little letters, RM, at the beginning of the producer identification number of a champagne bottle signify that the champagne producer has made wine based solely on their own grapes.

Sparkling wines are much appreciated on their own at pre-dinner receptions and celebrations of all kinds, however with great food, the two together can tango beautifully.

Rodolphe Frerejean Taittinger and his brothers were raised in Avize in a family of Champagne lovers. Discover the story behind Maison Frerejean Frères

anta Barbara is home to Ballard Canyon, the only American Viticultural Area (AVA) dedicated to Syrah. This hilly, moderate region flecked with limestone is building a case for its terroir, and its flagship variety, with marine soils, Rhône-like winds and unique wines. Not to mention clever marketing.

A few kilometres from the banks of the Dordogne river, there is an undertow of change in the vineyards of Saint-Émilion. Grapes have been grown here for two millennia but in the past decade, there has been an unrelenting current of progress, propelling previously stationary estates into action, raising the bar upward and onward.

If the world of wine went to school, Australia would be the cool kid in the back row. A new generation of winemakers has been producing wine that rebels against the style of winemaking for which Australia first became famous.

Beyond its refreshing and easy-going perception, Rosé wines are the most technical winemaking style. Serious rosé wines can provide exceptional personality and character, as well as maturation potential.

Cheese, wine and bread have a lot in common. They are products developed by humans over thousands of years, often reaching modern levels of quality at the hands of monks, with the support of little helpers that were shrouded in mystery for most of this time. Yeasts and bacteria hold the key to these delightful epicurean products.

Italy’s hilly terrain is intrinsically linked with the character of its wines. High altitude vineyards are found from the top to toe of the boot, providing some relief from the heat - particularly in the wake of climate change.

Vintec is delighted to announce the commencement of a partnership with the revered Champagne House, Perrier-Jouët. Vintec Club spoke to the company’s brand ambassador in Australia, Thomas Lapeyre, to learn more about the history of the house, its signature style, and what Vintec Club members can expect from the partnership.

The quality and quantity of Chinese wine have been on the increase in recent years – but so have the prices. Should wine lovers be taking notice?

Pinot Noir was once the grape of Sancerre. Sauvignon Blanc has since taken over the mantle but the appellation's reds are impressive.

Think all Chianti is created equally? Think again. Beyond a clear cut distinction between Chianti and Chianti Classico, the latter is on the brink of recognizing official subzones within its own diverse territory.

If Nebbiolo is among Italy's most noble grapes then surely it must produce great wines beyond Barolo. Indeed, the northwest corner of Italy is teeming with other Nebbiolo-based gems that live up to the grape's lofty reputation.

Exciting new regions across the globe are producing outstanding sparkling wines. Expand your palate on this whirlwind world tour where Champagne rarely gets a mention.

How to find the smartest red wine buys outside the classic European regions.

Is it worth aging white wines and, if so, what should you put in your cellar? Some whites may be worth cellaring while others are best enjoyed earlier.

To Buy Or Not To Buy, that is the question, as Hamlet nearly said. And the answer? Wine auctions are essentially trading hubs offering wines for sale ostensibly at market prices. Wine at Auction – To Buy Or Not To Buy, vintage wine to buy

In this exclusive series produced by the Vintec Club, Arvid Rosengren, ASI World’s Best Sommelier 2016 and Vintec Global Ambassador, gives his top tips & tricks for serving wines with perfection, and planning and starting your collection that will meet your expectations.

Thanks to its cool, maritime climate & hilly terrain, Tasmania’s potential has been harnessed for elegantly refined sparkling wine. Discover more about Tasmania.