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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.
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EPC Champagne Brut NV

Champagne Epicurean is a new name dedicated to de-mystifying Champagne and providing all the information a drinker might need to...
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EPC Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut NV

Comes off the chalky, clay and sandy soils of Champagne’s Coteaux du Sézannais and, specifically, the EPC Winegrowers’ Group in...
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Frankland Estate Chardonnay 2024

Quite a luxurious Frankland Estate Chardonnay – moves slowly, richly imbued in toasty vanillin oak, mealiness, nougat, toasted nuts and...
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Paracombe Adelaide Hills Grüner V5 2023

Grüner Veltliner enlists the company of four grape buddies – Pinot Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Riesling and Pinot Gris – in a...
Paracombe Pinot Gris NV

Paracombe Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2025

A smart price is definitely part of the charm of this hills Gris but, so too, the attractive spiciness that...
Paracombe Gamay NV

Paracombe Adelaide Hills Gamay 2025

Brilliant cherry-cerise hues. Quite an upfront, buoyant Gamay expression that comes with an inbuilt earthy, herbal savouriness. It’s a nice,...
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Riposte The Sabre Pinot Noir 2025

A little savoury, a little earthy, smooth and bright all the way with a LOT of lovely freshness on board....
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Cape Mentelle Explorers Blend 2024

An impressive blend, an extension if you like of the traditional Cape Mentelle Merlot Petit Verdot blend. Explorers is Petit...
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Soumah Mezzaluna Yarra Valley Reserve Nebbiolo 2022

So many scents and flavours to get excited by in Soumah’s inaugural reserve Nebbiolo, and the good news is that...
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Ampersand Estates Pemberton Pinot Noir 2024

An all-round super bright Pinot Noir from the juicy, lightly herbal-infused Pinot berry fruits to the briskness of the acidity...
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Ampersand Estates Pemberton Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Not your usual über herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc, but rather a smart and tasty young Sauvignon delivering a generous mouthful of...
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Ampersand Estates Pemberton Chardonnay 2024

A wine of impressive clarity and focus. Brings a distinct regional perspective to Chardonnay, one that is higher in natural...
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Schubert Estate The Gosling Shiraz 2022

There’s a lot of life and energy within The Gosling’s rich heart. Hits the scales at 14.8%ABV and with it comes...
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Schubert Estate The Golden Goose Late Harvest Viognier 2021

First rule of thumb – don’t over chill. Second rule, this little sweetie is good to go right now. In...
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Schubert Estate The Gander Reserve Shiraz 2021

The Gander is a selection of the best barrels from the “greatest” Barossa vintages, according to the maker. It’s quite...
SE Lone Goose NV

Schubert Estate The Lone Goose Shiraz Viognier 2022

Fulfills the Marananga sub-regional red wine style with plenty of class and gorgeous fruit qualities which are allowed free expression...
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Schubert Estate The Hatchling Shiraz 2022

The aromatics are turned up and it’s inviting to indulge in all those violets, bay leaves, pepper and spice. The...
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Schubert Estate Goose-Yard Block Shiraz 2021

A quiet start – this is going to be taut one, even at five years of age and it’s going...
Hare and Hound NV

Hare’s Chase Hare & Hound Cabernet Shiraz 2022

Falls effortlessly into the archetypal, warm-hearted Aussie Cab-Shiraz style. Sweet-fruited and bold in flavour, its generosity tantalises the tastebuds. There’s...
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Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay 2025

Superlative right now and, what’s more, promises so much over the coming years. You’ve gotta love a Chardonnay with those...
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Shaw + Smith Shiraz 2023

The epitome of cool climate Shiraz style: medium bodied, a spicy delight, flows smoothly and leaves a lasting impression. Moves...
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Henschke Marble Angel Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

A wine to fill the senses. The aromas are elevated and herbal infused with plum, cherries, berries, cocoa, earth and...
Henschke Tappa Pass Shiraz S

Henschke Tappa Pass Shiraz 2023

This vintage celebrates 21 years of Tappa Pass Shiraz. The wine has a long history of graceful ageing so you...
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Henschke Five Shillings Shiraz Mataro 2025

Long time darlings of the Barossa – Shiraz and Mataro (aka Mourvèdre) – get together and put on one delicious...

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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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