The Dirt - September Edition

Shiraz became the international face of Australian wine, but Chardonnay first turned heads. Today, it is back on top with heavy red wines losing popularity, while Australian Chardonnay keeps getting better. Fashions come and go, but Australian Chardonnay will forever remain a cornerstone of fine wine.

For decades, Beaujolais was considered to be a second-class wine region. But over time the attraction of Gamay has become better understood with its subtle and more savoury fruit profiles gaining significant traction. Today, top wines from the best producers in Beaujolais are now as highly sought as the greatest wines from Burgundy and discovering its gems is a journey worth taking.