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Jeni Port

Jeni Port is one of Australia’s top wine communicators. Based in Melbourne, Jeni created the first wine column in the (then) Sun News-Pictorial before moving over to The Age and becoming that paper’s longest-serving wine writer. Over the years she has written for most Australian wine magazines and these days calls WinePilot home. She is also a Tasting Panel member on the Halliday Wine Companion. She was named Wine Communicator of the Year and Legend of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival in 2014 and in 2018 Legend of the Vine. She is a founding board member of Australian Women In Wine and is the co-deputy chair of Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards and China’s Wine List of the Year Awards.
Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay

Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay 2024

On paper, the 2024 vintage hits a lot of firsts: it was the earliest on record (starting January 17) after...
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Vasse Felix Premier Chardonnay 2024

Sourced off the “Premier” blocks.  Captures the intrinsic beauty and luscious appeal of the Gingin Chardonnay clone, Margaret River’s great...
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Vasse Felix Single Plot Chardonnay DHH1 2024

Single plot is quite a site-specific Chardonnay, sourced from the “coolest” patch of Gingin clone Chardonnay. It undergoes a wild...
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Forrest Wines Marlborough Chardonnay 2024

Makes an instantly creamy, buttery, nutty and complex impression with ripe stone fruits, almond biscuit, spices and smart oak. The...

Forrest Wines Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Might be described as a modern Marlborough Sauvignon with the energy and fruitfulness that comes with ripe passionfruit and citrus,...
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Harewood Estate Great Southern Riesling 2025

Boasts plenty of drink now appeal with its aromatic citrus qualities and bright acidity. The citrus family gathers – lime,...
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Feudo Arancio Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC 2023

Nero d’Avola from Sicily that brings a touch of Nero magic and approachability – the grape’s speciality. Aromas of blueberry,...
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Mezzacorona Castel Firmian Pinot Grigio Trentino DOC 2024

A consistent producer of lightly savoury Grigio that hits the mark every time. Brings aromas of white flowers, lantana, pear,...
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Lambrook Plant Chardonnay 2025

Arrives with an impressive perky brightness before settling into a complexity that belies its youth. Cool climate characteristics take centre...
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Lambrook Adelaide Hills Rosé 2025

Vivid confection pink hues with an equally vivid fragrance lighting up dusty strawberry, raspberry, watermelon and musk with a background...
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Lambrook Spark Pinot Noir Sparkling 2025

The name gives you an idea about the seriousness of this Adelaide Hills Sparkling. In other words, there’s a lot...
Lambrook Sauvignon Blanc

Lambrook Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Intensity and a varietal clarity on show here that run deep, deeper than an initial sniff might indicate. The bouquet...
Lambrook Amelia

Lambrook Amelia Pinot Noir 2025

Boasts more of a briskness and earlier drinking liveliness than the previous release. The ’25 vintage, one of the earliest...
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Yering Station Village Pinot Noir 2025

Some extra sassy notes to this perky young Pinot Noir make it a memorable wine. Combines red and black cherries,...
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Yering Station Village Chardonnay 2025

Vintage 2025 in the Yarra Valley was fast paced, a little like the Village Chardonnay from that year. Shows its...
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Yering Station Shiraz Viognier 2023

One of the early Yarra Valley converts to Shiraz Viognier, Yering Station remains a regional stronghold for the style highlighting...
Windowrie Sakura Shiraz

Windowrie Sakura Shiraz 2024

You could have a lot of fun with this plummy, fresh, fruit forward, lighter bodied young Shiraz. It calls out...
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Windowrie Sakura Rosé 2024

The attractive cherry blossom label is one reason to buy this Rosé. The other reason is flavour which, true to...
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Windowrie Sakura Piquepoul Blanc 2025

Piquepoul Blanc calls south west France home but is increasingly making a home – and a name – for itself...
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Riposte The Cutlass Shiraz 2024

There is a vibrancy of fruit, a brisk-ness of taut tannins, of movement to this wine that fits in well...
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Otro Vino Grenache 2025

Swan Valley fruit, 10% whole bunches, wild ferment, carbonic maceration, matured on lees in large format seasoned French oak. Good...
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Otro Vino Pinot Grigio 2025

Looks the goods in pale salmon-pink blush, always a reassuring sign. Next, comes the scent of Margaret River – a...
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Skuttlebutt Rosé 2025

While no particular grape variety is noted on the label, none is necessary. This Rosé speaks for itself with a...
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Luminosa Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2024

Not all single vineyards are equal in the glass, some shine brighter – literally, figuratively –  than others. Enter Luminosa,...

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Grampians Winemakers Shiraz The Barrique 2024

Each year, the Grampians winemakers pool together and blend their best Shiraz to send to auction at their annual Grampians...
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Out of the fires

The tragic Central Victorian fires have had a devastating effect on many small wineries with ongoing financial and personal challenges...
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The Clare Valley Wine Guide 2026

By Jeni Port Clare Valley old vines dating back to the 1800s now share land and retail shelf space with...
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Vasse Felix Tom Cullity Vertical

The Vasse Felix Tom Cullity project was impressive from day 1 with aspirations to make one of Margaret River’s greatest...
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Calling All Budding Next Gen Women Winemakers

Glass ceilings are made to be smashed. In the Australian wine industry, women know a thing or two about glass...
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Southern Open Vineyards 2025

The cool rules in Southern Tasmania. As one of the most southerly areas in the world for viticulture, the super...
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