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A Vinous Reckoning…Australia’s Stripes are a Changing
“The blockbusters are still there…as are the Australian classics from longtime producers. But today, Australia has a thriving natural wine culture, as well as a number of producers who are achieving finesse and grace.” – Eric Asimov, The New York Times Eric Asimov had a glimpse of what to expect on his […]
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Luke Lambert and his Love of Nebbiolo as told by Eric Asimov of the NY Times
Luke is one of the original gangstas so to speak of the ‘next chapter’ of Australian wine nearly twenty years on with his eponymous label. In 2010 he began to make a bit of Nebbiolo from the Denton Vineyard in the Yarra Valley and nine years later he and Rosalind have purchased land to plant […]
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Democratic Bubbly… The Wines of Tim Wildman, MW
Tim is the first to argue that natural wine is more ‘democratic’ than more conventional examples and for this comparative sense he means Champagne. Tim is one of the foremost experts on Australian wine and organizes the annual sommelier and retail pilgrimages to Oz on his James Busby Trips. A few years back Tim wanted […]
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Dave Geyer profiled by ‘Young Gun of Wine’
Dave was a 2018 finalist for ‘Young Gun of Wine’ and his recent work with Pete Schell of Spinifex is only a small part of his story. Dave comes from a long line of growers in the Barossa and his work at Lammershoek (alongside Jurgen Gouws of Intellego and Craig Hawkins of Testalonga) as well […]
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Ten Questions with Drew Noon, MW
Drew Noon is one of a very small handful of Masters of Wine on the planet, least of all in Australia as there are only 24 on the island continent. He is one of the most thoughtful, caring and truly genuine people one will ever encounter and that soul is evidenced in his wines. Milton […]
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“There’s a Difference Between Admirability and Drinkability” – Steve Pannell
Steve Pannell is regarded in the highest echelons of wine personalities in Australia and that fact has reverberated around the globe. Jancis Robinson sat down with Steve and went through his past, present and future. Read about what they had to say here.
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The ‘New’ Wendouree: Koomilya
Dr. Jamie Goode dug deep into the roots of Koomilya and what makes Steve Pannell’s latest vision one of the most special projects in Australia. “I don’t like to hype wines, but this is one of the most exciting discoveries I’ve made in Australia. This is the McLaren Vale’s Wendouree, in terms of style, intention […]
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Wine Australia Uncovers the Secrets of Elena Brooks
Elena Brooks of Dandelion Vineyards has consistently been rewarded by her peers and the media as one of the best winemakers in Australia, but she and the brand continue to fly under the radar as a ‘hot’ producer in Australia. Wine Australia digs in a bit to what makes Elena and her wines so special. […]
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Top Syrahs Under £15 from The Drinks Business Features Sister’s Run
The Drinks Business is one of the UK’s leading industry publications concerning all things beverage. Recently they highlighted seven wines that stood out in a very competitive price point (£15/$20). Wines from throughout the world were represented but one wine came out on top… Sister’s Run ‘Epiphany Run’ Shiraz. Read more about it here.
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