Ep 463: Simone Madden-Grey Returns to Discuss Emerging Australian Alternative Varietals 6x2z71

Our antipodean correspondent, Simone Madden-Grey s the podcast again (man, scheduling over the last few years has been hard!)!  She gets us up to speed on one of the exciting trends in Australian wine right now: alternative varieties (like Fiano, Vermentino, Tempranillo, and more!)   We define alternative varieties, discuss the impetus for this movement, and the proof points for the movement being more than a fad.  We discuss the importance of the Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show. We cover: Current forces challenging Australian wine in general – China, difficulties in the US market, and some challenges with alternative varieties with Italy, specifically   Key regions (GIs – geographical indications) that are making great alternative varieties – Riverland, Murray-Darling, and Beechworth, among others.     Full show notes with producers and links are now exclusively available on Patreon! Become a member today! _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ I could not be happier to announce my partnership with Wine Access, once again.  Go to www.wineaccess.com/normal to sign up for their daily emails and get 10% your first order. And my wine club. Click here to sign up!     If you think our podcast is worth the price of a bottle or two of wine a year, please become a member of Patreon... you'll get even more great content, live interactions and classes!  www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople   To for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes     y1u6x