Grapegrower & Winemaker
Insights from our client, Bill Shrapnel at Colmar Estate “With such a massive focus on tumbling winegrape prices it makes one wonder which varieties are seeing a boost. In fact, …
Reserve Chardonnay 30 years in the making
Colmar Estate’s Bill Shrapnel does not use the term ‘reserve’ without due consideration. With the first Colmar vines planted in 1991, it is only now that the winery has released …
Slow Wine Co. showcase cool climate varieties
The Slow Wine Co have been farming the cool climes of Orange for 87 years. The wines are made from grapes grown on the Johnson family vineyard, Bantry Grove.
Angullong: 25 years of winegrowing in Orange
In keeping with their philosophy of making excellent value wines and to mark their 25th anniversary, Angullong has released two new vintage Chardonnays comprising the 2022 Angullong ‘Fossil Hill’ Chardonnay and its partner the 2022 Angullong Chardonnay.
Vintage Report 2023: Orange, NSW
The lessons learnt from 2021 and 2022 put the Orange winegrowers in a good position to ensure the grapes were in the best possible condition for vintage 2023. It was, …
Mayfield Vineyard release new Premier Selection
Orange’s historic Mayfield Vineyard has released three new wines within their flagship ‘Premier Selection’. These wines comprise two Chardonnays and a Pinot Noir. “These new wines represent the best parcels …
Vintage Report 2023: Porongurup, Great Southern, WA
Vineyards that were well prepared for the 2023 vintage delivered high quality grapes with no disease and exceptional flavours.
Small Acres Cyder wins Gold at Tokyo Cider Cup
Small Acres Cyder has been awarded a Gold Medal at the international 2023 Japan Cider Cup, held in Hachioji, Tokyo. The 2021 Small Acres Cyder ‘Sparkling Perry’ pear cider received …
Angullong, Orange NSW
On a dramatic landscape in the foothills of an ancient volcano, Ben and James Crossing are producing elegant wines from a diverse vineyard, and upholding the family’s tradition of innovation
Colmar Estate releases pristine 2022 Rieslings
Orange’s Colmar Estate is heralding 2022 as their best riesling vintage to date and has released three wines in different styles. The wines comprise the 2022 Colmar Estate ‘Reserve’ Riesling, 2022 …
WBM Magazine
We recently helped facilitate the cover article for WBM Magazine by Katie Spain with the irrepressible Philip Shaw and his latest venture, HOOSEGG Wines.
Aussie Wine Chat
Darren Oemcke and Simon West talking current events in wine sales and distribution with weekly guests and a regular panel of Australian wine personalities
The Australian, James Halliday
JAMES HALLIDAY, THE AUSTRALIAN, 23 JULY 2022Wine Columnist The annual challenge and the opportunity that confronts most winemakers worth the name explains why each accepts the gruelling vintage hours and …
Drinking
The Australian, Angus Hughson Philip Shaw is a one of a kind. Talented, yes; eccentric, most definitely. He does things his way and always has. He emerged on the Australian …
Jim Chatto returns to Pepper Tree Wines as Consultant Winemaker
Pepper Tree Wines is pleased to announce that Jim Chatto is returning to the winery as consultant winemaker, commencing with the 2023 vintage. Chatto, who was awarded GT WINE Magazine’s …