Wise Wolf delivers a sustainable wine message

Wise Wolf is a new range of wines from Banrock Station, sold in bottles that are made with 91% recycled glass. 

Which is a great innovation from owners Accolade Wines. 

The only issue is that the packaging looks very similar to Wolf Blass Wines, owned by Treasury Wine Estates, and the name also invites confusion from non-wine savvy consumers. Or maybe it's just me. 

A French range was launched last year in European markets and the new Wise Wolf range for Australia features labels made from 100% upcycled sugarcane, caps made with 26% less materials than average caps and wine cartons are made from 100% recycled paper pulp.

"As one of the largest wine companies in the world, we are focused on leading the pack with innovations that make real and lasting change," says the release. 

The first wines in the Australian range are an Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc and a Limestone Coast Chardonnay, with a Barossa Shiraz to follow in May next year.

Wise Wolf by Banrock Station is available now in major retailers including Dan Murphy’s, BWS and First Choice. 

If you want to know more check out https://banrockstation.com.au/pages/wise-wolf

Leading Australian wine brand puts vineyards up for sale

Banrock Sation, one of Australia's highest-profile wine brands, has put its vineyards and facilities up for sale.

Owned by Australia's second-biggest wine company, Accolade Wines, Banrock Sation is selling a 235- hectare Riverland vineyard on two titles that produces an average of 5,700 tonnes of grapes annually.

Most of the vines were planted between 1993 and 1996, agents Langley & Co says on their website.

The vineyards are planted with shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, semillon and chardonnay plus a mix of alternative varieties.

The sale, by expressions of interest, includes a 1,619 ml annual water licence and "extensive building improvements" including a modern visitor centre, two houses and shedding.

The winey plant and equipment are for sale by negotiation.

The package includes the Wine Centre and "world-renowned wetland" subject to a long-term lease with Accolade Wines.

Expressions of Interest are invited to be lodged by May 5.