Growing Notes
Welcome to the Shiraz Republic’s Growing Notes. Here we keep you up to date with news direct from The President, Brian and President-elect, Spencer. This includes updates on harvest throughout the year, especially as we approach vintage, Rent-A-Row activities, events and more.

Brewing with 2020 Fresh Hops
Using 2020 Harvest Ella Hops for our first ever can release. In our final brew before the effects of the COVID-19 lockdowns fully hit, we used freshly harvested Ella hops from Hop Products Australia for a special one of release. The beer, Fresh Hop Pils, is a...

Family Pick Day & Baume’ Readings 1st March 2020
We had our first test-pick on Sunday 1st of March. The results were good and lots of fun was had. Roll on harvest.

Baume’ Readings Feb 17th 2020
Picking for deliveries will start on Saturday 14th of March for deliveries to Melbourne on the Sunday 15th and 22nd March

Oak & Wine
A discussion about the addition of oak to wine. The history of oak and barrels, modern methods of adding oak to wine and the difference between French and American oak.

The Evolution of Rent-A-Row
Our Rent-A-Row Wine Experience began over 7 years ago, but has quickly become a month and a bit long festival of wine - and has attracted attention from punters and media alike. As we go on, Rent-A-Row is becoming an an increasingly social experience - a true...