by hello@clareburder.com | Aug 21, 2026 | Homepage, Uncategorized, Winesplainer
Written by Clare Burder, winemaker at Eminence Wines. In this article, I’ll share insights into what makes wine unique, focusing on the many nuances that contribute to its flavor. Place, also known as terroir, is one part science and one part magic. Suspend your...
by hello@clareburder.com | Aug 21, 2026 | Homepage, Uncategorized, Winesplainer
Written by Clare Burder, Winemaker at Eminence Wines. In this article, I’ll share expert advice for those wondering how to keep wine fresh and the best glasses for your budget and style. Glassware While I’m not a snobby person, I do really, really hate old...
by hello@clareburder.com | Aug 20, 2026 | Homepage, Winemaking, Winesplainer
Written by Clare Burder, Winemaker at Eminence Wines, 2026 It’s so damn confusing! Grigio / Gris – surely they are different??! Why are they sometimes white, and sometimes orange??? First things first: These two are the same grape variety, made in different...
by hello@clareburder.com | Oct 25, 2022 | Homepage, Opinions
A chat with a fellow producer recently veered into total taboo territory: should wine producers provide free wine at tastings at events, in exchange for the value offered by the event organisers? My friend made an interesting point: no one ever asks a restaurant to...
by hello@clareburder.com | Mar 15, 2022 | Homepage, Opinions, Uncategorized, Winemaking, Winesplainer
With our 2021 wine releases, we’ve elected to publish the details of how they are grown and made, including the additions and processes that we utilize to get them from grapes to bottle. You might have noticed that in the wine world, this is not standard practice. ...
by hello@clareburder.com | Feb 9, 2022 | Homepage, Winemaking, Winesplainer
I’ll take a gamble here and say the closer you live to inner north of Melbourne (or capital city hipster equivalents) the more you would have seen the term ‘Pet Nat’ on a wine list. What I mean to say is, Pet Nat isn’t quite mainstream yet but it’s coming, so I’ve...
