Vinodiversity wine information

18/10/2026

Fiano was introduced to Australia early this century into McLaren Vale. While that region is still its stronghold the variety is now grown in most regions.

14/10/2026

Just published a note about tonight's Taste and Talk and a few words about the Fiano Festa (What are you doing to celebrate Fiano?)
https://darbyhiggs.substack.com/p/fiano-festa-taste-and-talk

11/10/2026

I have just given this article from a few years back a gentle run over. It reads as good a s new. Have you encountered prejudice against there four excellent varieties?

Chenin Blanc, Gamay, Grenache, Riesling

07/10/2026

Fiano Festa is about to transform what we drink over summer. Hundreds of events, including one of our own in the Vinodiversity Community. https://darbyhiggs.substack.com/p/fiano-festa-kicks-off?r=ntrke&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

27/09/2026

A cookbook published 50 years ago has messages for all of us today, far beyond the recipes it contains

A politician writes a cookbook that has far reaching effects on society and culture. It happened 50 years ago and the messages in the recipes are more relevant than ever. https://pearlsandirritations.com/post/2026/09/don-dunstans-cookbook-and-the-lost-ambition-of-social-democracy/?utm_source=pi_news...

20/09/2026

When i wrote this article 2 years ago there were 200 producers of Fiano in Australia. Now there are nearly 300.

Which are the most widely grown?

13/09/2026

A post from a couple of years back

Which are the most widely grown?

06/09/2026

https://darbyhiggs.substack.com/p/a-wonderful-bargain-from-our-w**e?r=ntrke

Be quick; this will sell out

31/08/2026

Chenin Blanc is making a revival i Australia. See some recent trophy winners

Formerly Darby's W**e Newsletter this publication now supports a community who love alternative varietal w**es and who share information about their passion.

19/08/2026

Do you support small w**eries? Join us for a Zoom taste and talk session Thursday 20 August at 5pm

What w**e will you bring to our Taste and Talk Zoom session this Thursday, 20th August? Remember, our theme is small and boutique w**eries. Message me for Zoom details