Halliday Wine Companion

How sparkling wine is made with Kate Laurie

Halliday Wine Companion

Show Notes

Halliday Wine Companion 'By the Glass' EP 9: Kate Laurie, Deviation Road, Adelaide Hills. We catch up with Kate Laurie, winemaker and Sparkling Wine of the Year recipient at the 2022 Halliday Wine Companion Awards, to discuss all things sparkling wine and champagne. Raised in WA Kate actually lived in Champagne, France, for three years after graduating university, to hone her skills in traditional method sparkling. So she is the perfect person to discuss the various styles, winemaking techniques and food pairings that make this much-loved wine, so unique. Any thoughts or suggestions for upcoming episodes? Please email us at [email protected] and don't forget to follow Halliday Wine Companion over on instagram here. Want to know what wine we were drinking? 2014 Beltana Blanc de Blancs

2018 Southcote Blanc de Noirs Deviation Road Altair Adelaide Hills Brut Rosé Looking for a little more wine inspiration? For more information on Australian wines and wineries, including tasting notes, head over to winecompanion.com.au. Interested in becoming a Halliday Wine Companion member? Click here. Hardie Grant acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the country on which we work, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and recognises their continuing connection to the land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Support the show: https://www.winecompanion.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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