Head to the hills
Steven George is not your average winemaker and Ashton Hills is certainly not just any old winery. Driving up to the old quaint cellar door
Steven George is not your average winemaker and Ashton Hills is certainly not just any old winery. Driving up to the old quaint cellar door
Well over one hundred years ago the global wine industry was almost bought to its knees. A little known aphid had made the perilous journey
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There’s a nasty little rumour that has been circulating for a while, damaging the reputation of a great drink, and worse, discouraging people from trying
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Deep Down is a fascinating new venture lead by ex-Seresin winemaker Clive Dougall and Peter Lorimer where low intervention and occasionally no intervention is the
As we stumble through the last few days of 2020, I am starting to think about what I want from 2021. I remember the last
Where’s the best Chinese restaurant in Melbourne? Serious question. I’m hankering for dumplings, mapo tofu, hot and sour soup and coral trout; everything steamy and
What could be simpler? Six winemakers with their own take on fruit from one 45-year old vineyard in Light Pass, the region’s sandy soils making
Kerri Greens is a locals surf break between Cape Shanck and Flinders, and is also a winery in the Mornington Peninsula producing some exceptional wines
Launching your very own label after a long career in the wine game is a little like jumping out of an aeroplane – without a
How deeply do you go in a quest to discover the intricacies of the land you are farming and to make the best wines possible
The name Mount Pleasant conjures up all kinds of bucolic images. But when this Hunter Valley vineyard was named almost a century ago the region
It is a very long way from the rolling green hills of Kent, in the South-Eastern corner England, to the dramatic rugged coastline of Western
When I visited the USA in the mid noughties, I didn’t know much about wine, except that I liked it. Staying with friends in suburban
I’m going to let you in on a little secret known only to the doctor who prescribes me valium and anyone who’s ever sat within
I come from a family of non-drinkers. Christmas day pairings in my parents’ house consist of flavoured mineral water for my sister in law, cola
Toby Bekkers grandfather grew up in McLaren Vale, owning a property in Reynella, and worked in McLaren Vale’s renowned Reynella cellars. Stories of his grandfather’s
The new releases of the Orlando Legends are out and they’ve had a facelift. Gone is the mention of Jacob’s Creek although these wines have
Orlando is one of the most historic names in Australian wine. Founded in 1874 by the Gramps family, this winery has won over 1000 awards
Spare a little thought for your next party host as putting together the ultimate shindig aint easy when it comes to choosing the menu and
South Australian fizz lovers will know the name, James Smith. A former winner of the Vin de Champagne Award, Jim, a local wine educator, has
Champagne is the elixir that launches ships and elevates every celebration. There aren’t many ships being launched at the moment though, and there hasn’t been
The people of Italy’s Abruzzo region live by a motto. Forte e gentile. Strong and kind. It’s said the revered 19th century diplomat and writer
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Every year summer brings with it a bunch of articles on why we should be drinking more riesling. Yet a lot of people are too scared to try it, holding onto memories of sickly sweet wines.⠀
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@champagneandchips delves into this rumour and helps with the mystery of buying the style you like.⠀
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Oates Ends is a labour of love and a brave step for Margaret River winemaker Cath Oates. ⠀
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Angus Hughson tells her story on Winepilot. ⠀
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