The Georgian republic in the Caucuses quite possibly has the longest continuous history of winemaking in the world.. and Saperavi is their noble grape. Its also one of about 5 grape varieties in the world that have red juice as well as red skins. This Saperavi is produced as closely as possible to the old-ways with whole berries fermented in earthenware pots and then left in contact with its skins and seeds for 183 days.

Nestled close to 1000m above sea level in Queensland’s Granite Belt GI, La Petite Mort is the experimental project of head winemaker Glen Robert and his partner and Viticulturalist Robert Richter. After opting for a tree-change back in 2000 the pair purchased the Bent Road property and immediately set about planting vines. Their approach to vineyard maintenance has always been minimal and reactive – intervening only when necessary and using only organic friendly products (although they are consciously not certified organic producers). The winemaking follows a similar ethos with former biochemist Glen taking a careful and considered approach, and always with a deliberate style in mind. With a diverse and eclectic line-up spanning everything from classic Rhone blends to amphora aged amber wines to contemporary takes on Italian classics, at the heart of everything is the spirit of experimentation and the pursuit of rough perfection, through constant refining and honing of their skills.