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There’s romance in a cellar door surrounded by vines and wines that tell the story of their place as Mitchelton well knows, nestled in the

I think it’s great when winemakers try to do things a little differently, such as using winemaking methods which are not often associated with a

Turners Crossing is a 42ha vineyard 50km northwest of Bendigo, Victoria, located near the evocatively named town of Serpentine. Vines were planted on the site

After the China shock, it is fair to say that in the Treasury Wine Estates offices at Southbank in Melbourne the release of the new

Over the past few years, I’ve noticed the increased use in Australia of a certain winemaking technique known as carbonic maceration. This technical-sounding name involves an

It’s been a while since I’ve taken a proper look at such a premium line of Yarra Valley wines – I’ve been getting caught up

It was a bustling Saturday night in one of Melbourne’s hipster suburbs in a raved-about venue. Thick coats, moments before protecting from the crisp chill

Since the 17th century, sparkling wine has been synonymous for celebration. See it as crazy or profound, I cannot help but draw a parallel between

The Group The Murder McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 92 Points – $34 Punchy aromas on display here . . . red licorice, plums, confection notes,

The Little Black Dress or LBD – it’s a must-have item of clothing, that is suitable for almost any social occasion. But I can’t help

I consider myself a fairly serious beer drinker. Which is to say that I like flavour, nuance, style, and structure in my beer. That I

Venerable Ashton Hills, established by Stephen George in 1982 in the Piccadilly Valley sub-region of the Adelaide Hills in South Australia, is deservedly considered one

One could hear the chortles from right across the ditch, almost as though we’d lost yet another Bledisloe Cup Rugby series. Wine judging and reviewing

Winegrowers working together is not something new. But it has been a long time since Australia has seen such an exciting wine collective involving iconic

Iconic wines from Australia’s first wine region, the Hunter Valley, and arguably one of its premier estates, Tyrrell’s.  They are also crafted by one of the

Any lover of Central Otago wine will be familiar with the name Dicey. Robin Dicey, originally from South Africa, moved to Central in 1992 and was

When it comes to successful wine brands, Orin Swift’s Dave Phinney seems to have the midas touch. After falling in love with wine while studying

When Brian Croser first suggested he was going to grow pinot noir at the end of the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia no doubt there

Pinot Noir is one of the most finicky grape varieties to grow. It is fussy about the climate, soil, sun exposure and requires patience and

I consider myself a fairly serious beer drinker. Which is to say that I like flavour, nuance, style, and structure in my beer. That I

Andrew Hardy has always been at the top of his game and under his own label Ox Hardy is destined for new heights. Bloody exciting

Sunny Queensland – You think sunshine, surf & sand but what about wine? Then a scenic 2.5-3 hour drive south west from Brisbane city and

Orin Swift sounds more like a character in an Agatha Christie mystery than a winery, but a Californian winery it is and a most impressive

I was standing in a queue at the checkout when a woman winked at me and said “There’s going to be some happy little people