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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.

Collalto Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2019

There is a touch more ripeness of fruit on display in 2019, a change up from the previous release, with...

Collalto Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2019

The role of the seasons is so evident here. We go from a lean and almost hungry 2018 pinot noir...

Collalto Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2018

The first rule when drinking pinot noir from the Adelaide Hills is pretty simple: do not expect lush, voluptuous pinot....

Zonte’s Footstep Nature’s Crux Shiraz 2020

You would buy this wine on the label alone. The humble bee – “the superstar of the ecosystem” – is...

Zonte’s Footstep Lady of the Lake Viognier 2020

On the labels alone, the new organic wine range from Zonte’s scores highly. Imaginative and beautiful, they reflect a deep-seated...

Warramunda Estate Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2019

Hugely enticing. That bouquet of pomegranate pearls, cranberry, dried herbs, nettle with a swish of aromatic violet sells itself. The...

Warramunda Estate Yarra Valley Cabernets 2019

Another youthful and tightly focused wine with longevity on its mind. It’s got miles to go. The cabernet blend, always...

Warramunda Estate Yarra Valley Syrah 2019

The first thing to remember here is the youth of this wine and the fact that it is still very...

Warramunda Liv Zak Yarra Valley Malbec 2019

Malbec, now there’s a grape name you don’t see very often. At least, you don’t see it all by itself,...

Warramunda Estate Yarra Valley Viognier 2019

Warramunda has looked to the white grapes of the Rhone Valley before, in particular, an attractive, layered marsanne. Here, it...

Warramunda Liv Zak Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2020

A challenging year in so many ways for Victorian vignerons and I, for one, am thrilled to see any 2020...

Warramunda Liv Zak Yarra Valley Rosé 2019

Rose is having a moment, actually, make that a big moment. It’s finally getting the kind of serious treatment it...

Warramunda Liv Zak Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2019

This Yarra Pinot Noir has early drinking written all over it, what with that bright cherry beat that keeps time...

Warramunda Liv Zak Yarra Valley Syrah 2019

The Liv Zak range is vegan friendly – just thought you might like to know. Is this important? Well, it...

Step By Step The Larrikin Shiraz 2019

In Step By Step parlance, the 2019 shiraz is “the larrikin.” This is a little more relatable taste-wise. It’s a...

Step By Step The Peacemaker Sauvignon Blanc 2020

According to the new look Step By Step guide, the sauvignon blanc is “the peacemaker” in the wine squad. It...

Step By Step The Mum Chardonnay 2020

The people behind Step By Step have taken an “unorthodox” approach to re-branding their on-premise brand. It will become obvious...

Pirathon Silver Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

The rush to buy Barossa Valley shiraz doesn’t leave much room in the shopping trolley for Barossa cabernet. Shame. It’s...

Pirathon ‘Silver Label’ Shiraz 2018

Another solid, well-built Barossa shiraz where the winemaker lets rip with Barossa power, but also brings forth a degree of...

Pirathon ‘Silver’ Shiraz 2017

A powerfully persuasive argument on what it is we like about bold Barossa shiraz. First, it looks tempting, deeply coloured...

Wolf Blass Makers’ Project Pink Pinot Grigio 2019

Some white grape varieties have pink skins. It’s just the way it is. Such is the case with pinot grigio/gris, a...

Wolf Blass Makers’ Project Pinot Noir 2019

The Makers’ Project is a new initiative celebrating “expertise and innovation” in wine. Like the Shiraz Grenache, the winemaker’s job...

Wolf Blass Makers’ Project Shiraz Grenache 2019

Big company winemakers are always experimenting with their craft, but rarely do drinkers get to see the results. With the...

Orlando Steingarten Eden Valley Riesling 2019

Steingarten, now there’s a timeless Riesling name. Recent vintages have been released under the broader ‘Barossa’ zone appellation identity, but...

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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...
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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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