The winners of Australia’s first wine show dedicated to Zero Alcohol wines were announced last night at an awards dinner and tasting at The KittyHawk in Sydney. The 2022 Winepilot Zero Alcohol Wine Show tasting was held in May with five of Australia’s leading wine judges tasting through most of the zero alcohol wines currently available in Australia. … Read more Winners from Australia’s first Zero Alcohol Wine Show announced
Orange’s Ross Hill Wines has been awarded the prestigious 2022 ‘Best in Show by Varietal’ at the London Wine Competition for the 2019 Ross Hill ‘Pinnacle Series’ Chardonnay. The London Wine Competition attracts over 1300 entries from more than 36 countries, with Chardonnay, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon the top three varieties entered. The Show aims to ‘recognise, … Read more London Wine Competition names Ross Hill Best in Show by Varietal
Zero-alcohol wines set to be championed with the launch of Australia’s first wine show dedicated to the growing zero-alcohol wine category Winepilot has added a new awards show to the wine calendar with the launch of the inaugural Winepilot Zero-Alcohol Wine Show. The show is the first of its kind in Australia and New Zealand to … Read more Winepilot launches inaugural Winepilot Zero-Alcohol Wine Show
Low alcohol wines are certainly not new. They account for a small, but growing market. Overlay this with the substantial increase in consumption of organic wines and general well-being, and we find The Natural Wine Co.’s innovative Lightly Sparkling wines ($20) gaining much attention. With a long history of growing organic grapes, Canowindra’s Jason O’Dea has been … Read more Innovation in winemaking fills growing consumer demand
After a stunning 12 months on the wine show circuit and with vintage 2022 well underway, Mudgee’s Robert Stein Wines has released their 2021 Robert Stein Dry Riesling ($40) and 2021 Robert Stein Half Dry Riesling ($50). With growing demand for the winery’s Rieslings, winemaker Jacob Stein made the bold move in 2021 to focus his 45-year-old Estate vineyard … Read more 2021 Robert Stein Rieslings released
Golden Start to the 2022 vintage at Windowrie The 2022 vintage is underway in the region with many white varieties already picked. Whilst the white varieties are yielding below average, the reds (yet to be picked), are forecast to have average yields. The grapes have higher acid levels due to the cooler ripening season, also … Read more VINTAGE UDPATE: Cowra / Canowindra, NSW
Low alcohol wines are certainly not new. They account for a small, but growing market. Overlay this with the substantial increase in consumption of organic wines and general well-being, and we find The Natural Wine Co.’s innovative Lightly Sparkling wines ($20) gaining much attention. With a long history of growing organic grapes, Canowindra’s Jason O’Dea has been … Read more Innovation in winemaking fills growing consumer demand
Mudgee’s Robert Stein Wines has enjoyed a stunning fortnight on the wine show circuit, winning a staggering 18 Trophies and 13 Gold medals, culminating with the ‘Best Riesling of the Show’ at the 2021 Sydney Royal Wine Show held just last week. The Douglas Lamb Perpetual Trophy for the Best Riesling has been awarded awarded to the … Read more 18 Trophies in 2 weeks!
The Vintage Journal – www.vintagejournal.com.au – is a compelling addition to Australia’s wine media landscape. Co-created by leading wine auction identity and author Andrew Caillard MW, it draws on his 40 years’ experience in the industry and an extensive, unique and unmatched “Australian Ark” archive of historical research. The Vintage Journal is a collaboration with publisher, digital … Read more Andrew Caillard MW releases The Vintage Journal
Small Acres Cyder has been awarded the coveted Champion Cider Trophy at the 2021 Sydney Royal Beer & Cider Show. The 2017 Small Acres ‘Cat’s Pyjamas’ Cider ($35) received the award, along with the Trophy for the Champion Bottle Conditioned Perry or Cider and Gold Medal at the recently judged awards. “We’re more than a little excited,” … Read more Small Acres Cyder named Champion Cider