Winepilot launches inaugural Winepilot Zero-Alcohol Wine Show
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 …
Innovation in winemaking fills growing consumer demand
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 …
2021 Robert Stein Rieslings released
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 …
VINTAGE UDPATE: Cowra / Canowindra, NSW
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, …
18 Trophies in 2 weeks!
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 …
Andrew Caillard MW releases The Vintage Journal
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’ …
Small Acres Cyder named Champion Cider
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 …
International recognition for Canowindra’s Natural Wine Co.
Canowindra’s The Natural Wine Co. has received international recognition being recently awarded a gold medal at The Global Organic & Vegan Wine Masters 2021 with its 2020 Natural Wine Co …
Relentless exploration, questioning & experimentation
Patina’s Gerald Naef is a winemaker with a penchant for perfection and experimentation. He is constantly questioning his winemaking in order to keep creating better wines whilst ensuring that the …
HOOSEGG
Philip Shaw’s HOOSEGG has been 60 years in the making. Since Philip first started working in a number of South Australia’s most famous wineries, the HOOSEGG dream has been formulating. …
Long awaited 2021 vintage released
One of New South Wales’ most awarded Rieslings was released on September 1st with the long awaited 2021 vintage. Robert Stein Dry Riesling has become a new wave Riesling icon …
Wines with a sense of place
Angullong Wines continues to be a leading producer of emerging varieties with the release of their 2019 Angullong ‘Fossil Hill’ Tempranillo ($28), 2019 Angullong ‘Fossil Hill’ Sangiovese ($28) and 2021 Angullong ‘Fossil Hill’ Rosé ($26) For …
The Lane Cellars opens in Albury
Independent bottle shop, The Lane Cellars has recently opened its second store in Albury, NSW. The new store is modelled on the existing Orange store, showcasing a range of boutique …
Orange’s Premier Cider Maker launches new Cider
Orange’s premium craft cider maker, Small Acres Cyder, are celebrating the 2021 harvest with the release of a new cider, the Small Acres Heritage Blend. This new blend joins the …
Golden lessons from 20 years of organic farming
‘Conventional farming’ relies on chemical intervention in order to grow food and fibre, whilst organic farming instead relies on thousand-year-old farming technics that work with nature’s unique ability to develop …