Alex Sherrah’s career started with a bachelor of science in organic chemistry and pharmacology, leading him to travel the world, to return home broke and in need of a job. Time spent as a cellar rat ...

The vineyard was planted in 1990, and for a number of years (and owners) the property was called The Pines, hence the stylised pine cone on the label. The grapes were sold for many years, and at ...

After visiting the Barossa Valley for over a decade, Melbourne residents Colin and Fi Sheppard decided on a tree change and in '04 found a small, old vineyard overlooking Flaxmans Valley, consisting ...

The diverse Limestone Coast in South Australia comprises a number of stellar wine regions, with Coonawarra the jewel in the crown. The area also encompasses Padthaway, Mount Benson, Robe and Mount ...

The days of the goon bag may be numbered. Domestic sales of Australian casks are plummeting by six per cent every year. Of the seven leading cask manufacturers I invited to be part of this feature, ...

A winery that has long been one of the stalwarts of the Pyrenees region, owned by 3rd-generation Matthew Barry. The estate vineyards (shiraz, sauvignon blanc, cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, ...

The Redbank brand and stocks (Long Paddock, etc) were acquired by the Hill-Smith Family Vineyards (aka Yalumba) several years ago. The winery and surrounding vineyard that produces Sally's Paddock ...

Livia (Liv) Maiorana and Mijan (Mij) Patterson, respectively an engineer and graphic designer in their previous lives, share a love of travel. They embarked on a ‘wine odyssey’ to study the cycle of ...

The Hunter Valley is in hot demand. Follow the itinerary ahead for a top taste of the region, including a handy map to help you on your way. To explore the Hunter’s 150-odd wineries, base yourself in ...

Join us for the ultimate luxury golf weekend, filled with highly-rated wines and fine food, located at this prestigious Tasmanian course. This event has been cancelled for 2024. Sign up to our ...

The white grape variety chardonnay has established great prominence in Australia, flourishing with elegance and complexity throughout the country. Many honour its capability of growing well under a ...

The estate-owned vineyard is planted on the Summer Hill sheep grazing and cropping property owned by the Hughes family, headed by third-generation Ken and Toddy, fourth-generation Barney and Angela, ...