Red Wine (In Moderation) Helps with Clear Thinking Says Manor Estate Winemaker: Research Agrees
To Peter Cap, winemaker at McLaren Vale’s Manor Estate winery, nothing’s better than relaxing with a glass of wine after a long day’s work. He’s…
Storage Smart: Manor Estate’s Peter Cap Weighs in on Wine Storage
Once they see themselves as budding experts or just folks who appreciate good wine, the question of storage, and perhaps even the notion of starting…
Fine Wine: Why Screw Cap Closures are Better than Corks
It all started in Australia, and Australians are, by now, quite used to buying fine wines in premium price ranges with a screw cap closure….
McLaren Vale’s Manor Estate: True Love, Fine Wine, and an Idyllic Setting for Weddings and Honeymoons
Organising a wedding can be very stressful indeed – but it doesn’t have to be – especially not if one can get the wedding venue,…
No More “Cheap and Cheerful:” USA Wine Consumers Want Premium Quality over Mass Production
It’s easy to underestimate the tastes of consumers in a country most famous for McDonalds and Coca Cola. But there’s much more to the US…
Winemaker Shocks with Preference for Sparkling Wine Over Champagne
French Champagne may have the reputation, and the price tag to match it, but McLaren Vale winemaker, Peter Cap, asserts that Australia’s sparkling wines are…
Wine Industry Newcomers Use Disruptive Tactics to Boutique Brand’s Advantage
Entering an established and conservative industry as a new kid on the block can be tough. But disruption of the status quo lies behind some…
Australian Winemaker and Scientist Claims Red Wine Prevents Covid
Peter Cap is in love with the red wine he makes. More than that, he’s convinced that it might help us to stay healthy, even…
The Perfect Gift for A Wine-Loving Mum
It’s not always easy shopping for our mums. She’ll probably ask not to get her anything for Mother’s Day, for instance, or she might even…
It Could be Magic: Aussies are Taking Over Manhattan High Society. Here’s How
Whether someone is an Australian or a New Yorker, Manhattan seems to be the place where dreams are made or broken. It’s the home of…
Australia’s Finest Chardonnay Possibly Found in McLaren Vale
Think Australian white wine and Chardonnay comes to mind, and rightly so. Australia’s affinity with the varietal dates back to the 1830s when James Busby,…
Raise a Glass as New York Relaxes Covid Restrictions
The struggling hospitality industry, and folks who love going out for fine food and wine, are gearing themselves to raise a glass to better times….
As China Slaps Tariffs on Australian Wine, Boutique Winery Explains Why it Chose to Target the US
Free trade between China and Australia is turning sour following Beijing’s November announcement that Australian wine imports would be subject to a massive 200 percent…
Fine Food and Wine Aren’t Just for the Rich and Famous: Try These Pairings
Fine living isn’t just for the rich and famous, says Peter Cap, the man behind Manor Estate, the McLaren Vale boutique winery that’s made a…
Manor Estate Tells the Story Behind Shiraz Wines – and How to Enjoy Them
Wine lovers come in all shapes, sizes, and levels of technical knowledge. “You don’t have to be an expert to enjoy the taste of a…
Austrade Export and Investment Awards “Sharing Secrets with Customers”
Published by Austrade Exports and Imports Awards Manor Estate Wines, from South Australia’s McLaren Vale wine region, is a great example of what can happen…
Edwardian-Style Manor in McLaren Vale Offers Getaway for Those Missing Overseas Holidays
For those accustomed to enjoying overseas getaways, or those who were preparing for the holiday of a lifetime when the pandemic struck, 2020 to 2021…
Wine Australia Promotes Manor Estate Wines in the US: Here’s Why
Big isn’t always better – or more successful – and Manor Estate, a small, family owned winery in Australia’s McLaren Vale is proving the truth…
McLaren Vale Vintner Discloses His Wine Secrets in Video Snippets
The vintner’s art may seem shrouded in mystery to most people, and most wine makers are happy to maintain the status quo, but Peter Cap,…
Australian Winery Outperforms Rise in Sparkling Wine Sales Thanks to Exports and Local Wine Club
When it comes to sparkling wine, few people are as passionate as Peter Cap, founder of the Manor Estate winery and its eponymous brand, ME…
Not Just a “Girly” Drink: Men Love Quality Bubbly To
Manor Estate Sparkling Brut can be enjoyed all year round by all genders. Gendered perceptions often lead to assumptions that ultimately affect consumer preferences, but men…