Eutopia launches website to bridge European wine gap

www.eutopia.com.au provides the information Australia’s growing fascination with European wine demands – what’s available, how it compares, where to find it and for how much.

Eutopia, a free site, has been launched due to a lack of available information for Australians to make an informed purchase of European wine. Whilst there is a wealth of knowledge available on international websites, there is no mention of Australian availability, release date or price. In addition Australians, beginning a discovery of European wines and accustomed to fuller bodied wines, can be confused by international reviews written with a different context.

Eutopia contains a constantly updated directory of Australian Fine Wine Retailers and European importers and a database with the distribution details of over 800 European wines. In addition to regular articles and reviews, a monthly regional focus will include a diverse range of feature articles, vintages guides, in-depth interviews plus food and travel information designed to broaden readers’ understanding and interest.

Wine writers David Brookes and Nick Ryan provide independent wine reviews and articles. Matthew Dunne, Sommelier at Aria Restaurant, is bringing a fresh perspective to food and wine matching and Andrew Stewart is contributing feature articles.

In November, Nick will report live from the Hospice de Beaune barrel tasting and auction plus giving a first glimpse of the 2009 vintage in Burgundy, Rhone and Piedmont. In March Dave will cover Prowein in Germany before a live look at Bordeaux 2009.

Eutopia has been created by Nicholas and Frances Crampton along with Dan and Tina Fitzgerald and a fair chunk of help from Sticky Advertising here in Newcastle. Frances and Nicholas have day jobs as European wine importers, but relish the chance Eutopia provides to be involved in the entire world of European wine.