What Is a GSM Blend? A McLaren Vale Winemaker’s Guide October 27, 2026Scott Heidrich What a GSM is, why McLaren Vale suits it, and how I blend Suāvis around dry-grown Clarendon Grenache. Includes food matches and serving temperature.
Wine Tasting at Home: Find Your Next McLaren Vale Favourite October 27, 2026Scott Heidrich I don’t have a cellar door, so I made a tasting kit. Choose three 100 mL tubes of my McLaren Vale wines for $35, with free delivery and a $20...
Fiano: The Italian Grape That Found a Second Home in McLaren Vale October 15, 2026Scott Heidrich Italy can’t agree on who owns Fiano, and the bees aren’t saying. Here’s where the grape comes from, how Italian and Australian styles differ, why it suits McLaren Vale, and...
McLaren Vale vs Barossa: A Winemaker Who's Worked Both. October 06, 2026Scott Heidrich I grew up in the Barossa and have made wine in McLaren Vale since 1993. Here's my honest take on how the two regions differ, and why a GSM became...
