🍷 Wine Wednesday Recap: Chardonnay, But Make It Aussie
This week’s livestream was pure Chardonnay joy — with Aussie winemaker Grace Douglas joining us live from Coonawarra (at 1am her time!). Grace is changing the game for Australian Chardonnay — and she brought the passion to prove it.
🍍 From Pineapple Barrels to Clone Geeks
Grace broke down the modern Chardonnay movement in Australia — crisp, elegant, cool-climate wines that are miles away from the buttery bottles of decades past. We got deep into clones, ferment styles, and yes, barrels that give off tropical notes.
🌱 Chardonnay for World Peace
Beyond the vineyard, Grace shared her mission to uplift her region and create space for more makers. Her message? Wine is better when we rise together.
Missed it?
👉 Watch the replay here: https://www.youtube.com/live/3EXHQ_NmMnY
🌏 Next Week’s Pour: Châteauneuf-du-Pape & Wine Merchants with Nick Armstrong
Next week, we’re heading to the Southern Rhône for a Wine Wednesday full of spice, stones, and strategy. Join me and special guest Nick Armstrong of Avint-Garde Fine Wine (https://avint-garde.com/) as we uncork Châteauneuf-du-Pape and talk digital tools for modern wine merchants.
🗓️ Wednesday, June 25
🕔 5:30 pm CET | 11:30 am ET - updated time!
📍 RSVP: https://lu.ma/cndp
Cheers!
Jana
dVIN Labs co-founder