16, August 2024

A place in the sun: The Rhône’s white grapes take root in Australia

"Rhône-lovers will be on more familiar ground with Australian Roussanne, a grape that’s seen stunning success in McLaren Vale. Peter Fraser, winemaker at Yangarra, has planted all of the 13 permitted Châteauneuf-du-Pape varieties except Picardan. His pure Roussanne, named Roux Beauté, stands up to the finest French examples. Thistledown and d’Arenberg provide further evidence of its promise here . . ."

Words by Matt Walls
Published on Decanter
16 August 2024