Wine News

St Hugo reveals tale of two vintages

St Hugo's 2010 wines will be looked upon as classics in years to come, winemaker Sam Kurtz has declared, while he also revealed that St Hugo will not be making any Coonawarra Cabernet from the difficult 2011 vintage. [Read More...]

[Fri 25/01/2013 09:42:47]

Hunter's Oakvale continues premium push

Hunter Valley winery Oakvale's bid to restore its previous standing as one of the region's top winemakers has continued with the release of the 2011 Oakvale Reserve Shiraz, priced at $70. [Read More...]

[Wed 23/01/2013 12:02:03]

Vintage 2012 an "embarrassment of riches": Jacob's Creek

Jacob's Creek yesterday provided an exclusive preview of its releases for 2012, which chief winemaker Bernard Hickin has proclaimed is the best vintage he's seen in 38 years. [Read More...]

[Mon 21/01/2013 12:57:20]

Australian exhibitors set new record at ProWein 2013

Australian companies have increased the amount of exhibition space booked by 50 per cent at the world’s largest wine and spirits fair – Prowein – to be held at Messe Dusseldorf in March. [Read More...]

[Mon 21/01/2013 11:34:36]

Westend shows off its alternative side

Riverina's Westend Estate will continue to develop its alternate varieties of grapes during 2013, as it looks to gain market share from more traditional varieties such as Shiraz and Chardonnay. [Read More...]

[Mon 21/01/2013 11:22:04]

Master Sommeliers court wine hopefuls

The Court of Master Sommeliers returns to Australia in April, featuring big local names alongside masters from the UK and New Zealand. [Read More...]

[Mon 21/01/2013 11:47:52]

Casella reveals premium wine strategy

Casella is in a better position than many other Australian wineries to succeed at making premium wine, according to managing director John Casella, who has detailed the company's strategy for overcoming its first loss in 20 years. [Read More...]

[Wed 16/01/2013 11:30:28]

UK still our biggest wine export market

The UK remains Australia's biggest wine export market, increasing by three per cent in 2012, according to a report released by Wine Australia. [Read More...]

[Wed 16/01/2013 11:38:47]

Orange Chardonnay coming of age

Orange Chardonnay is continuing to improve as the region's vineyards mature and winemakers gain invaluable experience with the terroir, according to Swinging Bridge owner and winemaker, Tom Ward. [Read More...]

[Fri 11/01/2013 11:28:22]

Piper-Heidsieck to Coles, Robert Oatley

Coles Liquor has picked up the exclusive off-premise distribution rights for Piper-Heidsieck champagnes in Australia, while Robert Oatley Vineyards has assumed responsibility for off-premise distribution. [Read More...]

[Mon 07/01/2013 10:15:02]

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