Who do our Cousins remind you of?

Thought it would be a fun idea to ask you all who our three 'Italian Cousins' in the logo remind you of?  We are sure there would an Italian friend or relative that our cute little characters remind you of.

We love Italian Food - What about Italian Wine Varieties?

Italian wine varieties are taking hold of Australian wine drinkers and winemakers. 
New styles like Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Fiano and Nero D'Avolo are becoming more available to the wine drinking public - but do you know what to do with these wines?
Well, as with most things Italian, drinking these wines is all about the food!  Even the Australian wines made from these varieties are considered 'food wines' and when the match is right.. it is soooooo right!
The Ballandean Estate range features only one Italian variety at the moment and this is our delicious Nebbiolo.  This wine is fabulous with an Antipasto platter featuring prosciutto, olives, sundried tomato etc.  The wine boasts lovely cherry overtones with a strong tannic finish - flavours well suited to strong flavoured foods.
Fiano is a new variety planted in the past few years on our vineyard.  The wine should be available in the next year or two and is reminiscent of Pinot Grigio and we believe will be the 'next big thing' in Australian Wine.
So, when you are planning an Italian meal with friends, don't forget to seek out and enjoy an Italian Varietal wine.