Vintage Report 2021: Orange NSW
Vintage 2021 was a great relief for the Orange region winegrowers. The mild 2021 vintage in the Orange Region ensured that sparkling and white wines will be crisp and lively …
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High elevation lifts quality for cool climate chardonnay
The Orange region’s Patina Wines has released their benchmark Chardonnays comprising the 2019 Patina Chardonnay ($40) and 2018 Patina Reserve Chardonnay ($60). The Patina vineyard was planted 22 years ago …
The evolution of Bloodwood Riesling, Orange NSW
As Orange’s founding winegrower approaches four decades of winemaking, they have released their new 2018 Bloodwood Riesling. The Bloodwood vineyard was planted in 1983 with winemaker and owner Stephen Doyle …
Carillion release flagship reds
Showcasing the best of their regional vineyards, family owned Carillion Wines have released their 2018 Carillion Origins Fenestella Shiraz ($60) and 2018 Carillion Origins Block 22 Cabernet Sauvignon ($50) Established in the Hunter Valley …
Zonte’s Footstep, Henschke and Serafino Wines awarded trophies at the Winepilot Grenache Shootout
Zonte’s Footstep Love Symbol Grenache 2019 has been named the The Grenache Shootout Wine of the Show and Grenache of the Show at the inaugural 2020 Grenache Shootout. 52 Grenache …
The colourful history of Angullong
Orange’s Angullong Wines has released their 2019 Angullong Shiraz and 2018 Angullong Merlot to partner their 2016 Angullong Cabernet Sauvignon ($22). Angullong Wines was established in 1998 with Shiraz one …
Angullong partners with Sydney Youth Orchestra
Angullong Wines has announced its exciting new ‘Community Engagement Partnership’ with the Sydney Youth Orchestra (SYO). For close to 50 years, SYO has been a vital component of the cultural …
Robert Stein Wines continues to shine with release of 2019 Rieslings
Winemaker Jacob Stein is commemorating his tenth vintage back at his family’s winery with the release of his acclaimed 2019 Robert Stein Dry Riesling and 2019 Robert Stein Half-Dry Riesling; …
Penfolds Grange back on top as Australia’s most collected wine
Wine Ark, Australia’s largest wine storage provider and retailer of vintage wines, has released its highly anticipated report card on wine collecting in Australia – Australia’s Most Collected Wines 2019 …
Robert Stein Riesling makes history
Mudgee’s Robert Stein Wines has made history, being the first Mudgee winemaker to be awarded a Trophy at the Sydney Royal Wine Show. The 2016 Robert Stein Dry Riesling was …