Guide to Wine Podcast: Episode 52

Exploring Australia's Unique Wine Varieties with Kim Chalmers of Chalmers Wine

​Air Date: Wednesday, May 15th 2024

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The Chalmers family’s wine business is nothing short of extraordinary.

They place an emphasis on sustainable practices and family-owned values as well as being advocates for broadening perspectives on Australian wine.

Australian wine is more than Shiraz or Sémillon. Chalmers is leading the way with their unique flavor profiles.

However, those unique flavor profiles come with their challenges when it comes to growing and introducing new grape varieties and how Australian weather shapes the taste of the grapes.

Today’s guest, Kim Chalmers, is a managing director of her family vine, grape and wine business in Victoria, Australia. Kim and her family work to import, promote, propagate, and sustainably grow grape varieties new to Australia. The Chalmers Family has imported more than 50 grape varieties over the past two decades, helping shape the modern face of Australian wine.

So, press play and tune in to discover the intricate world of Australian wines, the passion behind the Chalmers family's vineyards, and the hurdles they faced in their pursuit of wine innovation.

Connect with Kim:
Website: https://www.chalmers.com.au
Instagram: @chalmerswine
Mother Block: https://motherblock.com.au

Related Links:

• Exploring Australian Wine with Jane Lopes - https://www.corkandfizz.com/wine-blog/guide-to-wine-podcast-episode-34
• Legend - Australian Wine Imports - https://legendaustralia.com/

Episode Highlights:

• Kim’s transition from pursuing music to getting involved in the family wine business
• The Chalmers family business and it’s dynamic operations
• Broadening the perspective on Australian wines
• Unique Styles of wines produced by Chalmers and their flavor profiles
• Emphasis on unique style and stories behind the wines produced by Chalmers]
• Strategic expansion of Chalmer wines into the marketplace with an emphasis on the story and purpose behind the wine
• Experimentation of grape varieties
• Importing Italian varietals and collaborations
• A breakdown of how vines are brought into Australia and are then propagated
• Top 3 wines Kim recommends trying from Chalmers
  
  
  

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