Rhône Vintner Michel Chapoutier Plans New Australian Shiraz

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Issue: May 31, 2000

May 31st, 2000 Rhône Vintner Michel Chapoutier Plans New Australian Shiraz Michel Chapoutier is already well-known for top Syrahs from France's Rhne Valley. But the winemaker is so excited about the quality of the grape in Australia, where it is known as Shiraz, that he has entered into his third joint venture there.

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