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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.

Kinsfolk by Mitchell Shiraz 2015

There is a changing of the guard at Mitchell Wines with a new generation running things and a new brand...

Credaro Margaret River 1000 Crowns Chardonnay 2019

Such a joy. What’s not to like? There’s depth: aromas of almond meal and ruby grapefruit, white peach and nectarine....

Credaro Margaret River Kinship Chardonnay 2019

The Credaro Kinship Chardonnay can be considered the yin to the yang of the producer’s 1000 Crowns Chardonnay. Florals to...

Credaro Margaret River Kinship Shiraz 2019

Still finding its way, all ‘arms and legs’ you might say at this stage, but still showing plenty of class....

Credaro Margaret River Kinship Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

First, a story.  In the 1920s, Italian immigrants Cesare and Olympio Credaro made their way to Margaret River and a...

Credaro Margaret River 1000 Crowns Shiraz 2018

Sadly, Margaret River has lost some of its Shiraz plantings to the increasing popularity of the region’s Cabernet Sauvignon. I...

Credaro Margaret River 1000 Crowns Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

The sum of 1000 crowns is said to have secured a future on the land at the turn of the...

Cat Out Of The Bag Shiraz 2019

A characteristic medium-bodied, cool climate Shiraz with high spice on display and some delicious red and black fruits. Very tasty....

Cat Out Of The Bag Pinot Noir 2019

Bright as a button, so attractive in its full red sheen. It brings together the twin Pinot pillars of ripe...

Cat Out Of The Bag Prosecco NV

The Bellarine Peninsula-based producer has looked to the King Valley, the birthplace of the Prosecco grape in Australia, for its...

Cat Out Of The Bag Sauvignon Blanc 2019

A modest Sauvignon Blanc that swaps the grape’s usual herbaceous exuberance for a more sedate and food-friendly approach. As a...

3 Drops Great Southern Riesling 2020

This is why some of us get so excited about the future of riesling in Australia. The Great Southern region...

Jack Rabbit The Bellarine Chardonnay 2018

Always a standout on the Bellarine Peninsula and at Jack Rabbit, chardonnay from this part of the world is strong...

Leura Park Estate Rose 2018

Anything goes when it comes to grape varieties and rose.  A 50-50 blend of Pinot Noir and Shiraz? Why not. Deep...

Leura Park Estate Limited Release Block 1 Chardonnay Hand Picked Reserve 2018

Runs the gamut of emotions from bright, lifted and lively to richness and depth. What more could you ask for...

Leura Park Estate Riesling 2019

A tiny 11.5% alcohol and so, so complex. Isn’t it always the way with Riesling, that it is the quiet...

Leura Park Estate Yublong Cabernet Sauvignon Limited Release 2018

Beautifully poised, it’s a real treat to see a cabernet sauvignon given some precious TLC.  Dark purple, so intense. A...

Leura Park Estate Shiraz 2017

My first tasting note on this wine: “Whoa, there’s a bit happening here.” It’s no lie.  Smoky bacon, game, leather...

Leura Park Estate d’Gris Pinot Gris 2018

It’s a rich one.  Baked spiced apple, honeysuckle, pear, touch of honey and that’s just the bouquet. Definitely in the...

Leura Park Estate Chardonnay 2019

Fruit flavours and aromas span a wide field from white peach, nectarine and dried mango through to Golden Delicious apple...

Jack Rabbit The Bellarine Shiraz 2018

A densely hued wine breaking out the full complement of classic Shiraz descriptors. Medium-bodied and fleshed out with blackberry, licorice,...

Jack Rabbit The Bellarine Riesling 2019

Chock full of all the things we celebrate in Riesling: high florals, lemongrass, citrus, Granny Smith apple intense aromas. This...

Yes, Said The Seal Bellarine Shiraz 2017

While Geelong Pinot Noir can often grab the limelight, it’s Geelong Shiraz that’s been grown for longer in the region...

Yes, Said The Seal Bellarine Pinot Noir 2019

A thoughtful Pinot Noir in that the winemaker has paid attention to what the wine needs because the delicacy of...

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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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