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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.
Rose

Schwarz Wine Co. Barossa Valley Rosé 2023

Pretty in pale pink blush hues. Keeps a steady hand on the winemaking tiller with this attractive, gently aromatic rosé....
Gewurztraminer SV NV

Rowlee Single Vineyard Gewürztraminer 2023

A Gewürz of character and allure that captures the lightly aromatic and citrussy side of the grape. A bit of...
Riesling SV NV

Rowlee Single Vineyard Riesling 2023

Looking smart in classic German-style brown bottle. Brings an equally classic mix of cool climate, high florals – orange blossom,...
Arneis SV NV

Rowlee Single Vineyard Arneis 2023

Piedmont’s Arneis white grape variety loves Australia’s cooler climates. Here’s another great example of its acclimatisation with keen acidity taking...
Fume Blanc SV NV

Rowlee Single Vineyard Fumé Blanc 2023

Fumé Blanc – ‘smoky white’ – was a big selling wine style in the 1980s and 90s. Good to see...
Pinot Gris SV NV

Rowlee Single Vineyard Pinot Gris 2023

Moves up the ripeness scale and into classic luscious Gris textural territory. Pink tinges in colour, always a welcoming sign....
LKRSR NV

La Kooki Right Side of Racy Chardonnay 2022

As the name suggests, this is one racy little number of a Chardonnay. It is unapologetic in its assertive acidity,...
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Mitchell McNicol Shiraz 2010

Still going strong as a 14-year-old. How much longer can this Clare Valley Shiraz continue at such a peak level?...
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Mitchell McNicol Riesling 2014

Mitchell is one producer who not only talks up the age-ability of its wines, but then goes ahead and proves...
La Kooki NV Rose Blonde DE

La Kooki Rosé Blonde 2023

A barely there blush introduces a delicate, aromatic, Pinot Noir-based rosé of style and grace. Strawberry, cherry, cranberry and a...
Boya Chardonnay

La Kooki Boya Chardonnay 2021

The inimitable style of Margaret River and its number one white grape variety is right here. And, boy, does it...
HC ROSE NV

Hare’s Chase Mataro Rosé 2023

Before Mourvèdre became fashionable, the grape was known as Mataro. The Barossa has grown Mataro for generations and, in true...
SE GYB NV

Schubert Estate Goose-Yard Block Shiraz 2018

There are some interesting figures attached to this Shiraz which help explain its style: 24 months barrel fermentation, 15.5% alcohol....
SE Gander NV

Schubert Estate The Gander Reserve Shiraz 2017

The producer is known for its larger-than-life style of Shiraz. The Gander is the pinnacle of such a style, the...
Marri Wood Park Chenin

Marri Wood Park Chenin Blanc 2022

Chenin Blanc is having a moment and Margaret River is ready. The region’s strong points can be seen and enjoyed...
Grouch

Pimpernel Vineyards Grouch 2020

Grouch in name but not in personality. A co-ferment of Shiraz and Marsanne – very Rhône Valley territory here –...
Shiraz

Pimpernel Vineyards Shiraz 2020

A slow burn kind of wine, one that changes in the glass, evolves before your eyes, sucks you in. Co-fermented...
GSM

Pimpernel Vineyards Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2020

Brings to the glass everything you want and expect of a GSM – generous, sweet-fruited, plummy, spicy and easy-drinking all...
Estate Pinot Noir

Pimpernel Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2021

A serious Pinot Noir at a serious price point. There is a density, a plushness and a level of complexity...
Chenin Blanc

Pimpernel Vineyards Yarra Valley Chenin Blanc 2021

Let’s hear it for Chenin Blanc popping its head up in a region dominated by Chardonnay. This is definitely one...
Chardonnay

Pimpernel Vineyards Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2022

A hedonistic expression of Yarra Valley Chardonnay set against a background of heady oak. It’s one ripe, richly textured and...
HC Ironscraper ()

Hare’s Chase Ironscraper Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

There’s something about ripe, sweet-hearted Barossa Shiraz. It’s not only comforting and luscious, but when it’s also well-structured and well-defined,...
HC Lepus NV Hi

Hare’s Chase Lepus Barossa Valley Shiraz 2020

Black as night and almost as impenetrable. Turned up to 11 in boldness in woodsy, toasty oak, liquorice, chocolate bullet...
HC Springer

Hare’s Chase The Springer Barossa Valley Shiraz 2020

We know the 2020 vintage in the Barossa was a super-hot, dry one. Which makes this ’20 Shiraz all the...

Stories

Drone

Greek jewels from Alpha Estate and the emerging regions of PGI Florina (ΠΓΕ Φλώρινα) and PDO Amyndeon (ΠΟΠ Αμύνταιο)

Indigenous grape varieties – those multi-syllable ones that often trip the tongue and hail from ancient varieties off ancient lands...
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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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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...
IMG

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...
Tread Softly

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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