Adelaide Hills

The Lane Vineyard Chardonnay – The Future Star of the Adelaide Hills

If you ask the Adelaide Hills locals, they'll likely tell you that the local Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir are…

8 months ago

Exceptional Lloyd Brothers Grenache

Grenache may be one of the most widely planted grape varietals in the world, but here in Australia, it sits…

2 years ago

Cracking the Stelvin on Somerled Shiraz

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

2 years ago

Award-winning Longview Vineyard

Italian varietals are on the ascendency in Australian vineyards, and for good reason. Our climate is largely well-suited and our…

2 years ago

Forget Marlborough: Sauvignon Blanc drinkers should rejoice in the refined wines of Adelaide Hills

My visceral dislike of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is hardly a tightly guarded secret; and yes, I did once describe it…

3 years ago

The Lane 19th Meeting Cabernet

When our Easter long weekend trip to the Adelaide Hills had to be cancelled due to a global pandemic, so…

4 years ago

Unico Zelo Fiano

If my recent straw poll of white wine drinkers is any guide, so-called Savolanche – Australia’s fascination with sauvignon blanc…

4 years ago

Spectacular Hahndorf vineyards don’t disappoint

When a good mate of mine emailed me to let me know that our 2020 boys wine appreciation trip was…

5 years ago

Hahndorf Hill Blaufrankisch

It’s always a treat to find a new wine that is unusual, quirky or different, but when its quality also…

5 years ago

Nepenthe and Summer – a match made in heaven!

You’ve gotta love living in Queensland in summer. Swimming in the pool, barbeques on the deck, long days and even…

6 years ago