Buy of the Week AU
De Alto Amo Rioja DOC 2016, Spain, AUD $20
Huon Hooke
Young Gun of Wine 2018 winners
The Young Gun of Wine 2018 results are in, and they’re a nice balance of men and women from across Australia.
Wine of the Week AU
Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 2016, Beechworth, AUD $129
Site selection crucial for Frankland Estate
Frankland Estate is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with a series of events around Australia. It is 30 years since Barrie Smith and his wife Judi Cullam planted their first vines.
Torbreck treats
Each year James Young, who sells Torbreck wines in Sydney, drops in to my place and pours the latest batch of Torbreck wines for me to taste.
Iain Riggs awarded AM in 2018 Queen’s Birthday Honours
Iain Riggs is one of the exceptional people of the Australian wine industry, whose many achievements and accolades have been crowned with an Order of Australia.
Floral and fruity
Cateña High Mountain Vines Malbec 2015, Mendoza, AUD $30
Rich and complex
Rutherglen Estates Renaissance Viognier Roussanne Marsanne 2016, Rutherglen, AUD $32
Buy of the Week AU
Campbells Limited Release Tempranillo 2016, Rutherglen, AUD $26
Divine wine experience on Patmos
The Patmos monks make a sweet red from grapes grown on Patmos, and a dry white from grapes grown on Santorini.