Posted: September 15, 2021
Tenafeate Creek’s singular focus on a successful future “Production of around 3,000 cases puts Tenafeate Creek in the category of a boutique winery, but the slightly prissy overtones of that term don’t seem relevant to the can-do attitude of the...Comments Off on A Dedicated Experience / 95 View / September 15, 2021
Posted: September 15, 2021
A Recipe for Success “Whilst Sanguine is a comparatively new story, the family do have some important links to the early pioneers of Victorian viticulture.” CLIVE HARTLEY WHEN you get a winery owner that has acute business acumen and a...Comments Off on Sanguine Estate / 74 View / September 15, 2021
Posted: September 15, 2021
Out of the shadows and into the light, previous bulk wine producer CW Wines reaches the top shelf when it comes to their award-winning wines. “Stonehaven will become the cornerstone of our winemaking business, housing and producing our existing portfolio...Comments Off on CLAIMING THE LIMELIGHT / 2142 View / September 15, 2021
Posted: August 12, 2021
Thirteen years ago, local truffle farms specialising in the famed black truffles of Perigord started the region's annual Truffle Festival. The event is now synonymous with winter in Canberra for visitors and locals. From June to August, the leading farms...Comments Off on Canberra – Wine, Dine and Hunt for Truffles / 39 View / August 12, 2021
Posted: August 10, 2021
To enable this inner berry fermentation, you must start with hand picking the grapes so as not to damage them. They must also be healthy with no sign of damage or rot. Once the grapes are received in the winery...Comments Off on PALETTE CHOICE MAKES PALATE SENSE / 43 View / August 10, 2021
Posted: July 30, 2021
This issue we bring you; Organic & Biodynamic Wines, New Releases, Cabernet & Bordeaux Challenge, River Regions, Adelaide Hills, Sweet White & Fortifieds. An amazing line up that we hope you will enjoy! To get your latest issue of Winestate...Comments Off on WINESTATE JULY AUGUST 2021 Issue Out Now / 106 View / July 30, 2021
Posted: May 31, 2021
Brash Road Vineyards continue their soaring success story “The altitude of vineyard is what we believe is a key factor in the quality of fruit. While the vines are high on the ridge they are surrounded by Jarrah, Marri and...Comments Off on FROM BRASH BEGINNINGS TO FINE WINES / 208 View / May 31, 2021
Posted: April 21, 2021
Generally, tempranillo produces medium-bodied wines with soft acidity. It displays fruity black cherry character and has high levels of glycerine which produces a silky texture. TEMPRANILLO has probably more synonyms than any other grape variety. It is Spain’s most popular...Comments Off on TEMPRANILLO FLYING SOLO / 136 View / April 21, 2021
Posted: April 20, 2021
The area's fast-expanding wine bar scene is the best place to start a week-long journey of discovery. WITH the Federal government's half-price air tickets up for grabs and the arrival of winter, few regions are as alluring as Australia's number...Comments Off on Going for Gold – Eating and Drinking Well in Australia’s Number One Tourist Destination / 85 View / April 20, 2021
Posted: March 12, 2021
MARISCO’S STEPS TO SECURE AND CONTROL THEIR DESTINY "The immediate success of these wines exceeded even Brent’s expectations and it was soon clear they needed more fruit." EMMA JENKINS MW BRENT Marris has never been one to do things by...Comments Off on THE BRIGHTEST OF OUTLOOKS / 106 View / March 12, 2021
Posted: March 10, 2021
Pioneers of the Orange wine region in New South Wales, Highland Heritage Estate proves that winemaking is in their blood. "It began with Carmelo D’Aquino, who migrated from the Italian Island of Sicily in 1919. After setting up initially in...Comments Off on JOURNEY FROM THE OLD COUNTRY TO THE NEW / 178 View / March 10, 2021
Posted: March 10, 2021
Mapleton Vineyards might be a relative newcomer to the Tasmanian wine industry but after recently raking in awards it seems they’re set to soar. "Paul and Denis often discussed the idea of planting a vineyard on Mapleton, given its ideal...Comments Off on NEW WINE PRODUCER MAKES AN IMPACT / 371 View / March 10, 2021
Posted: March 10, 2021
Most people think of grapes when talk turns to Mudgee. But the NSW wine region has plenty of beer brewing cred. AUSTRALIA is awash with regional breweries. A road trip using all of a three-month long service leave entitlement would...Comments Off on HOP ON – A ROAD TRIP TO SOME OF AUSTRALIA’S BEST REGIONAL BREWERIES / 140 View / March 10, 2021
Posted: March 10, 2021
Some of these may be simple and common sense but others, I hope, will increase your enjoyment of wine. OCCASIONALLY I see some sadly neglected wine in bottle shops, restaurants and in people’s homes. Bottles that have oxidised due to...Comments Off on 40 TIPS AND TRICKS WHEN PURCHASING, STORING AND SERVING WINE / 133 View / March 10, 2021
Posted: March 5, 2021
After a rocky start Berton Vineyards continues to go from strength to strength. "By the time they managed a first vintage the vines still looked like rootlings and a friend jokingly named it the bonsai vineyard – a name that’s...Comments Off on AN ACCIDENTAL SUCCESS STORY / 299 View / March 5, 2021
Posted: March 5, 2021
Kevin Judd of Cloudy Bay fame garners continued success with his own brand, Greywacke. “The first New Zealand wine I tasted was a muller-thurgau. I still ended up going to New Zealand, despite that first experience.” EMMA JENKINS MW KEVIN...Comments Off on NOT ONE TO MINCE WINE OR WORDS / 136 View / March 5, 2021
Posted: March 5, 2021
As Gapsted Wines hit their silver anniversary, they reflect on where they’ve been and share a taste of what’s to come. "It’s clear that Gapsted is a winery built on vision and an authenticity for heritage, with their eyes focused...Comments Off on GAPSTED: A QUARTER OF A CENTURY ON / 145 View / March 5, 2021
Posted: January 18, 2021
THE FINE ART OF BLENDING "The qualifying feature for the judges is that the wine must display the very best attributes of the variety it is representing." JOY WALTERFANG YOU may have noticed the winner of this year’s Wine of...Comments Off on HITTING THE RIGHT NOTES – SPECIAL WINE OF THE YEAR FEATURED ARTICLE / 235 View / January 18, 2021
Posted: January 7, 2021
Foodies will also go overboard in The Bendooley Larder, an artfully arranged "spread" of dishes from the nearby restaurant kitchen and the finest produce courtesy of high-quality local providores. FEW things ramp up the depth of feeling aroused by the...Comments Off on Among the Vines – Wine Stays Close to Home / 90 View / January 7, 2021
Posted: January 7, 2021
The distillers are a tourist attraction in their own right. Jim McEwan, AKA The Cask Whisperer, boasts more than 50 years’ experience and is the only distiller in the world to win the Master Distiller of the Year award three...Comments Off on Byron Bay – Beer, Bars and Top Class Spirits / 75 View / January 7, 2021
Posted: January 7, 2021
When you look at well-established producers, they reflect the historical timelines in planting of what was available at the time. THE Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) issued a press release in August 2020 announcing one of the oldest mysteries in...Comments Off on Chardonnay Roots Discovered / 986 View / January 7, 2021
Posted: January 7, 2021
The fight to keep Australian and New Zealand vineyards safe from international pests and diseases has never been harder, possibly since Phylloxera terrorised the vinous world in the late 19th century. BROWN Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) and the Glassy Winged...Comments Off on Biosecurity: Beware of Hitchhikers / 85 View / January 7, 2021
Posted: January 5, 2021
It’s time to look a final look back on 2020 before diving into the new year with our Annual (Jan/Feb) Wine of the Year Awards Edition. This issue covers all the highlights of the four, four-and-a-half and five stars reviews…
Comments Off on Wine of the Year ANNUAL EDITION 2021 Issue out Now / 1098 View / January 5, 2021
Posted: October 1, 2020
Marginal climates are what sparkling wine producers look for. You only have to look at Champagne where the still wines have such high acidity that it makes them undrinkable. MAKING a traditional method sparkling wine is a complicated production process....Comments Off on ANYTHING BUT MARGINAL / 123 View / October 1, 2020
Posted: October 1, 2020
Imagine waking up in a detached pavilion with views of the rainforest and ocean near Byron Bay. WORLD class has become one of the most over-used labels. But many times, the description is true. Over the past few years, a...Comments Off on New Digs – A Pick of the Best Getaways / 97 View / October 1, 2020
Posted: October 1, 2020
TAYLORS WINNING RECIPE FOR SUCCESS “We’ve always been quiet achievers,” says managing director and third generation winemaker Mitchell Taylor. NIGEL HOPKINS WHATEVER you think about winemakers putting show results on their labels, it is nonetheless quite impressive to come across...Comments Off on CONSISTENCY IS KEY / 131 View / October 1, 2020
Posted: August 11, 2020
SETTING A SUCCESSFUL RHYTHM FOR THE RIVERLAND AND BEYOND "In typical pioneering fashion, 919 Wines were the first winery to put “Proudly Riverland Made” on their labels." DAN TRAUCKI MOST people in the wine industry travel along the mainstream path...Comments Off on TO THE BEAT OF A DIFFERENT DRUM / 340 View / August 11, 2020
Posted: August 6, 2020
Whilst our vineyard was somewhat affected by the heat that year, it looked remarkably fresh and green, and I have no doubt that was because of BD, making the soil healthier and as a result the vines were more robust...Comments Off on EFFORT EQUALS REWARDS / 48 View / August 6, 2020
Posted: August 6, 2020
Berry is also forging ahead with key festivals as many other areas have been forced to cancel because of COVID-19 restrictions. QANTAS has announced the airline won't be resuming international flights until March next year. On the bright side, Australians...Comments Off on Road Trip NSW – The Pleasures on Our Own Doorstep / 100 View / August 6, 2020
Posted: April 23, 2020
Philadelphia has made such a boisterous comeback in the past decade that many are declaring it's become the best food city on the US east coast. PHILADELPHIA is less than two hours by train from New York, bypassing the traffic...Comments Off on Philadelphia Redux – Best Eating City on the East Coast / 65 View / April 23, 2020
Posted: April 23, 2020
The effects and research into smoke taint is only just being explored, but there are clearly a number of variables that have an impact on the damage smoke can do to vines. THIS past vintage will be remembered for a...Comments Off on A TAINTED FUTURE? OR JUST SMOKE AND MIRRORS? / 104 View / April 23, 2020
Posted: March 13, 2020
It’s been a long journey from the sports field to the vineyard but former footballer Rob Dolan now scores with his vinous skills. "Making wine is a team effort, it's not a ‘one-man band’. It’s a relationship business with everyone...Comments Off on DOLAN KICKING GOALS WITH HIS PINOT / 595 View / March 13, 2020
Posted: March 3, 2020
The grape is late ripening but retains its acidity and can be successfully grown across mainland Australia. It doesn’t create an alcoholic monster; but can if you want it too. IF THERE is one grape variety destined for success in...Comments Off on Sangiovese set to steal the show / 82 View / March 3, 2020
Posted: March 3, 2020
Singapore's reputation as one of the world's leading foodie destinations dates back decades. There are at least 20,000 eateries from hawker stalls to Michelin-starred restaurants. CUT-PRICE deals on plush hotels in Singapore have become one of the mainstays of Luxury...Comments Off on Singapore Swings – From the Revamped Raffles to the Best Bars / 65 View / March 3, 2020
Posted: January 8, 2020
While champagne remains the classic choice, there is competition coming from other parts of France. THERE has been an explosion in types of sparkling wine. The choice of wines in the marketplace makes it a very exciting category. No longer...Comments Off on MORE CHOICE AS SPARKLERS LIGHT UP THE MARKET / 71 View / January 8, 2020
Posted: January 8, 2020
Turin has serious gourmet chops. Vitello tonnato, the famous dish of sliced veal in tuna sauce, was created here. Ditto panna cotta, bollito misto and agnolotti. THE first thing that gobsmacks newbie visitors to Turin is its architectural grandeur. Italy’s...Comments Off on GRAND TORINO DRIVES THE TOURISM EXPERIENCE FURTHER / 121 View / January 8, 2020
Posted: January 8, 2020
Centennial sparkles with three out of five wines Top 5 sparklings for 2019! "Centennial Vineyards is geared to small batch wine making and Cosgriff likes to push the envelope." ELISABETH KING WHEN talk turns to the New South Wales Southern...Comments Off on Centennial Sparklers a Success Story / 760 View / January 8, 2020
Posted: November 28, 2019
Six types of whole fish are marinated in a blend of white wine, olive oil and garlic. The stock is rich with fennel, tomatoes, spices and fish odds-and-ends and strained before serving. MARSEILLES, France’s second largest city, has been trying...Comments Off on MARSEILLES MAKES THE MOST OF ITS FISHY PAST / 61 View / November 28, 2019
Posted: November 28, 2019
Securing water is the number-one priority for any viticultural venture and the lack of it is one of the threats with a changing climate. IN most workplaces we are told that we must adapt and be comfortable in a “change...Comments Off on FACING UP TO THE CHANGING ENVIRONMENT / 47 View / November 28, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
In 1992 the most common descriptors for chardonnay were melon, peach, fig, buttery and butterscotch, followed by honey, nutty, pineapple, toasty and mango. IN 1992 a paper presented at the annual Australian Society of Wine Educators Conference analysed the common...Comments Off on FADS AND FASHIONS / 89 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Another global phenomenon that has caught on with vigour in Dublin is craft cocktails, which is a bit of a relief for anyone who can only drink so much beer, stout and whiskey. THE Guinness Storehouse in Dublin is one...Comments Off on THIRSTY WORK / 55 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: July 2, 2019
Although only one-third complete, Carlsberg City District will include Michelin-starred restaurants, galleries and much more across its 25 public squares and piazzas. I VISITED the Carlsberg Brewery in Copenhagen just before the iconic Danish beer maker moved its production facilities...Comments Off on GREAT DANES TAP INTO BREWING HISTORY / 71 View / July 2, 2019
Posted: July 2, 2019
Avoiding frost starts in the vineyard planning process. Sites that are prone to frost are commonly on flat plains or where there is a slight undulation. I’M writing this in April and again hearing stories about spring frost creating havoc...Comments Off on FORCES OF NATURE / 71 View / July 2, 2019
Posted: July 2, 2019
With a history dating back more than 170 years, Glen Ewin Estate is back in business with a growing involvement in the spirit and wine industries. FOR many people who’ve heard of Glen Ewin Estate, their immediate impressions would be…
Comments Off on NURTURING SPIRITS OF THE PAST / 818 View / July 2, 2019
Posted: May 2, 2019
Following a decline in the pre-eminence of its suds reputation, Milwaukee has undergone a craft beer revival over the past three years and there are now more than 30 breweries in the city and surrounding areas. ONE of the great...Comments Off on BEER’S BACK IN BREW CITY / 77 View / May 2, 2019
Posted: May 2, 2019
It’s our most consistent variety, blessing us with rich aromatic and textured wines. CAMDEN Estate was my first introduction to an Australian gewurztraminer in 1989, some 30 years ago. I still recall the intensity on the nose, its incredible perfume...Comments Off on PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES / 195 View / May 2, 2019
Posted: May 2, 2019
A HEADY BLEND OF EQUINE CHAMPIONS AND FINE WINES SETS MUDGEE’S GOOREE PARK APART. NESTLED in the Central Ranges on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range is the spectacular Mudgee wine region, about three-and-a-half-hours northwest of Sydney. With...Comments Off on THOROUGHBREDS ON THE RIGHT TRACK – Gooree Park Wines Mudgee / 263 View / May 2, 2019
Posted: April 18, 2019
There’s a Hollywood-style swimming pool that looks like an ice grotto, the mini bar is free, the gym is state-of-the-art and every suite has a balcony. THERE’S a lot to be said in favour of returning to a favourite hotel,...Comments Off on ROOMS WITH A VIEW AND LUXURY TO MATCH / 70 View / April 18, 2019
Posted: April 18, 2019
You can’t leave town without eating one of Chicago’s three food staples - pizza, Italian beef and hot dogs. AUSTRALIANS flock to New York and Los Angeles in droves, but Chicago, the third largest metropolis in the US, is no...Comments Off on BE TEMPTED BY A TASTY TRIO / 67 View / April 18, 2019
Posted: April 18, 2019
Auslese labelled wines are my favourite styles and can have some botrytis fruit which give hints of apricot and ripe stone fruit aromas. FOR a long time in Australia we have been extolling the virtues of dry rieslings both in...Comments Off on CONFESSIONS OF A RIESLING DRINKER / 195 View / April 18, 2019