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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 …

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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 …

Mayfield Vineyard releases wines under new guardianship

The historic Mayfield Vineyard has released a range of new wines including the 2022 Mayfield ‘Backyard’ Riesling and 2022 Mayfield ‘Sophie’s Godmother’ Sauvignon Blanc. The history of Mayfield dates to 1813 …
Mayfield Vineyard Homestead

Mayfield reopens historic homestead for accommodation & weddings

The historic Mayfield Homestead has once again opened its doors to welcome guests and weddings to the Orange region. 
Angullong Cellar Door

Angullong releases Fossil Hill trio

After a number of challenging vintages, Angullong has released a trio on new wines within their ‘Fossil Hill’ range. This includes the 2022 Angullong ‘Fossil Hill’ Rosé, 2021 Angullong ‘Fossil …
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Wine Communicators of Australia Awards 2022

We are extremely proud to have been announced as one of three Australian wine websites finalists in the 2022 Wine Communicators of Australia Awards. “The annual WCA Wine Communicator Awards …

2022 vintage and new vineyards for Robert Stein wines

Winemaker Jacob Stein continues to build on his reputation as one of the country’s leading Riesling producers, with the release of his latest wines, the 2022 Robert Stein Dry Riesling and 2022 Robert …

Castle Rock Estate ‘A&W’ Range honours founders

Two new flagship Castle Rock Estate wines have been released, comprising the 2021 Castle Rock Estate ‘A&W’ Riesling and Pinot Noir. These reserve wines are named in honour of Angelo …

Windowrie’s Long Lunch back on after two-year hiatus

Tickets for the eagerly awaited ‘Long Lunch’, hosted by Canowindra’s Windowrie Estate, have been released. After a two-year hiatus due to Covid 19, Windowrie’s O’Dea family are excited to once …

Fruit is King at Castle Rock Estate

Castle Rock Estate has released its new vintage wines comprising 2021 Castle Rock Estate Pinot Noir ($40), 2022 Castle Rock Estate Riesling ($30) and 2022 Castle Rock Estate ‘Skywalk’ Riesling ($25). “At Castle Rock Estate our …
Carillion Vineyards Orange

Carillion releases region flagships 

Carillion Wines has released two new vintage wines in its ‘Origins’ range; the flagship 2019 Carillion Origins Fenestella Shiraz(Hunter Valley) and the 2019 Carillion Origins Feldspars Shiraz (Orange). The Carillion ‘Origins’ range of …

Angullong honours Crossing matriarch with new release

Angullong Wines has paid tribute to the Crossing family’s matriarch, Hatty Crossing, with the release of their 2019 Angullong ‘Crossing Reserve’ Harriet ($48). The new wine joins the recently released 2018 Angullong ‘Crossing Reserve’ Cabernet Sauvignon($48).

Winners from Australia’s first Zero Alcohol Wine Show announced

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.