Pimpernel Vineyard

2 years ago

In what was more a stroke of luck during my recent sojourn across the wet and dreary Yarra Valley wine…

Finesse and Elegance – Clonakilla’s O’Riada Shiraz

2 years ago

Australian primary producers are a resilient bunch who are well accustomed to the vagaries of their trade and the wrath…

Taylors “One Small Step Eco-bottle”

2 years ago

The launch of Taylors so called “eco-bottle” seems certain to ignite the glass v plastic debate. It’s an argument that…

Investigating the art of glassware with Riedel

2 years ago

In this data-rich world we live in, science tends to dominate contemporary thinking. And for all of its custom and…

Dominique Portet Cabernet

2 years ago

With all that’s going on in the world at the moment, it would be easy to throw away the rose-coloured…

Kaesler Avignon

2 years ago

Maybe it’s human nature, or just the Aussie way, but we seem to be a bunch who like to seek…

Cracking the Stelvin on Somerled Shiraz

2 years ago

As a self-confessed wine-wanker, I get a warm feeling in the pit of my stomach whenever I hear or see…

What do winemaking and charity have in common?

2 years ago

Let’s begin with passion, purpose, shared wisdom, mateship, love, fulfilment, enjoyment, and a sense of giving back.  This Friday, 20…

Does pinot gris need to be clear?

2 years ago

Maybe it’s just me, but I find that pinot gris is one of those varietals that in a blind tasting…

Champagne’s up and downs

2 years ago

Like all primary producers, those in the wine industry have their ups and downs from year to year and season…