He enrolled in a Bachelor of Applied Science (Wine Science) at Charles Sturt University in 2003, and the following years saw John studying while working in Central Victoria, the Hunter Valley, Yarra Valley and Sonoma County in California.

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As John got older he went on to manage his parents' vineyard in Queensland, located 800 metres above sea level on the Great Dividing Range. Red Label wines are known for their soft, smooth, irresistible finish that leaves you anticipating your next sip. It was established in 1966 by Wolfgang Blass (born 2 September 1934), [1] [2] a German immigrant who arrived in Australia in 1961 with little money but with a diploma in winemaking.Home to the oldest vines in the country, and no less than 18 wine growing regions, South Australia accounts for almost 50% of Australia’s wine production. You confirm you are aged 18 years or over, are of legal drinking age and that any purchases you make will be for personal use only. A burst of heat in late January brought on an early, condensed harvest with wines full of flavour and with good natural balance.

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After studying Champagne techniques in France in 1957, Wolf became the youngest person ever to graduate with a Master’s in Oenology (Wine Science) from Veitschoechheim-Wuerzberg. The classic melon and peach is all there with a little tropical twist, while the use of French oak adds creaminess and some sweeter vanilla notes. The range of wine styles and winemaking options available are a constant source of inspiration to him, and help drive his determination to ensure every wine under his care is the best it can possibly be. Founded in the Barossa Valley, grapes are now carefully sourced from particularly ripe parcels of fruit across South Australia and matured in oak.The Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek and Coonawarra are well known for their world class reds, with Adelaide Hills, Clare Valley and Eden Valley praised for their exceptional Chardonnay and Riesling. Excellent conditions throughout the growing season began with average winter rainfall, and a drier spring. Contentions by Blass include that "parasitic and idiotic funding systems for overseas promotion mean that overproduced wine from Australian irrigated fruit will hit rock bottom, facing competition from South Africa", and "Barossa should focus on what it does best: full-bodied Shiraz".