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NSW wine producers face land tax fight

NSW wine producers are fighting to stop yet another slap in the face, this time from their own government.

Taste the Top Wineries and Dinners, Australia

The Real Review has just completed its ninth annual Top Wineries of Australia events, with exhibitions in Melbourne, Sydney and (for the first time), Brisbane.

Top Wineries of Australia 2026 Awards at Vinosocial

For the first time, The Real Review hosted an awards presentation evening, Vinosocial, on July 24 at The Olympia, a superb subterranean space at the 25hours Hotel.

Australian cabernet in conversation

We spoke to winemakers and The Real Review contributors about Australian cabernet, its evolution, diversity and exciting future.

Farewell, Matthew Jukes

English wine writer Matthew Jukes died suddenly of a heart attack two days ago. He had just returned to Europe after judging at the Sydney Royal Wine Show. He was just 58.

Exploring Australia’s Wine Classification: regions, varieties & exceptional wines

Huon Hooke explains Australia’s Wine Classification 2026, revealing the regions, varieties, and exceptional wines recognised among the country’s most consistent performers.

Wine Classification of New Zealand: A deep dive with Stephen Wong MW

Explore the regions, varieties, top-tier wines and key trends from The Real Review Wine Classification of New Zealand 2026.

Sam Neill: actor and wine producer gone too soon

Much loved New Zealand actor and wine producer Sam Neill has died at the age of 78. Much too early.

Aussie vineyard picture wins global photography award

Australian photographer Chris Elfes has won the Louis Jadot Wine Photographer of the Year – Places category with his picture of a vineyard in Pokolbin, Hunter Valley.