AAVWS: An alternative take on provenance, progression & hope

Provenance. It derives from the Latin “venire” (to come) prefixed with “pro” (forth). We tend to think of it more as “coming from”—a celebration of origin. Wine shows often have a provenance trophy, where an exhibitor enters three vintages of the same wine over a period of 10-plus years. The idea is to prove the pedigree of the source through a track record of excellence. A worthy undertaking.

But the Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show prompts you to look at things differently. An alternative take, it turns out, can be beautifully refreshing.