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Castello Di Meleto

Shanteh Wale
Located in Gaiole in Chianti, in the heart of Chianti Classico, this estate traces its connection to wine back to the 11th century with the Benedictine monks. However, it was not until 1256 that the name Castello di Meleto appeared in written records. The castle’s rich history and foundations have...
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10 Years of Riesling in Mount Gambier

Lisa Cardelli
Last year, Ottelia celebrated 10 years of Riesling in Mount Gambier, on the Limestone Coast. Beyond the usual suspects among...
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Penfolds Superblend

Ken Gargett
Every Australian winelover will surely be aware of just how much Penfolds love to release special wines, whether they have...
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Thunderstone, Porongrup

Shanteh Wale
Thunderstone is a new venture from Tony Davis and Remond Sweeny. This union of two mates, sometimes known under the...
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Grampians Winemakers Shiraz The Barrique 2024

Jeni Port
Each year, the Grampians winemakers pool together and blend their best Shiraz to send to auction at their annual Grampians...
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A Dozen Reasons to Look South

Lisa Cardelli
A selection of Central Otago Pinot Noir from 2023 Call it a natural attraction to the pull of lands at...
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Out of the fires

Jeni Port
The tragic Central Victorian fires have had a devastating effect on many small wineries with ongoing financial and personal challenges...
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La Chapelle Grange 2022

Ken Gargett
The second release of this extraordinary Rhone/Aussie blend, crafted by two of the world’s great wineries, Jaboulet and Penfolds, has...
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Dead Man Walking

Shanteh Wale
Dead Man Walking is a wine label created by Belinda and John Hughes in dedication to their close friend, Tom...
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Appellation Marlborough Wine Announces 2025 Annual Collection

Ken Gargett
A benchmark selection of certified Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW) has announced its highly anticipated Annual Collection for...
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Mumm

Shanteh Wale
The new Mumm Prestige releases come from the capable hands of Trina Smith, recently appointed as Mumm Terroirs Pacific Winemaker,...
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The Lay of the Land

Angus Hughson
2026 is here and has roared in with a vengeance unfortunately kicking off with catastrophic fires, particularly in Central Victoria....
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Uncorking Trentino with Gruppo Mezzacorona

Lisa Cardelli
Long gone are the days when Trentino, in the far north of Italy, was seen merely as a seasonal playground...
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Unlimited horizons at Cloudbreak

Tony Love
Jack Tomich stands at the top of his family’s vineyard in the Woodside district of the Adelaide Hills, and all...
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Decades

Shanteh Wale
Since college days at Roseworthy Ag College, best mates Brad Rogers and Steve Flamsteed goaded each other on. This is...
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Calabria Family Wines: 80 years in the making

Lisa Cardelli
It was the end of the 1920s when Francesco Calabria decided to leave his homeland in Southern Italy in search...
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The McLaren Vale Wine Guide 2026

Shanteh Wale
By Shanteh Wale McLaren Vale’s success lies not only in the quality of its wines and the careful custodianship of...
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