The Auswine Forum

Hi Andrew I came across Mornington Peninsula yesterday when I searched for "acreage property" around Melbourne. Also found some stuff across the bay. Approx 10acres. Could make a couple of barrels of wine on 10 acres! Also saw some interesting properties around Perth. But Melbourne is stil...

I absolutely love the setting of your house and the views from there. Where in Australia is it? I had a lovely cellar planned for a new house we were to build in South Africa. But since we decided to become Aussies we have canned that project. But I have kept the plans. Maybe I'll build in once I co...

We are considering very strongly to move to Australia. I would like to make use of such an opportunity to acquire some land (10 to 20 acres)with vineyards close to a city centre. So I have a couple of questions: Any suggested areas? And any web resource where I can look for this type of property tha...

Thanks Brian

Will try to get hold of those books

Thanks Jay

Will have a look. The name "Penfolds" certainly appears a lot on this forum...........

I have just joined this forum and have scanned through it. So much information! But I would like a short introduction to Australian wine. Whatever you think is relevant. Perhaps start off with what what you think Australia's icon wines are. PS: Am from South Africa (and hopefully a Aussie soon!)