Credaro’s rich Margaret River history
When the first member of the Credaro winemaking family arrived in Margaret River 100 years ago, the first vines he planted were fragola.
New and Noteworthy
Alcohol consumption in decline
In November 2022 the New Zealand Annual Health Survey released its findings for 2021-22.
Xinomavro discoveries
Recently a delegation of Greek xinomavro producers came on a road-trip around Australia. One evening they poured a line-up of xinomavro wines for a handful of scribes.
International Riesling Day celebration
International Riesling Day on March 13 was celebrated with an all-riesling dinner at XOPP by Golden Century, a fine restaurant in Sydney’s Chinatown.
Neil Pike’s life lessons with Limefinger
Limefinger is the new(ish) brand of Neil Pike, who made his fame at Pike’s, in the Clare Valley.
Two new Masters of Wine
Poland has its first ever Master of Wine. He is Wojciech Bońkowski. He and Joshua Grainer are the two newest MWs.
Matt Connell marvels
After working for many years in hospitality management, Matt Connell earned a postgraduate diploma of viticulture and resolved to work alongside “some of the best winemakers in the industry”.
Paulett Wines 40 years young
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Paulett Wines, in the Polish Hill River subregion of the Clare Valley.
New Zealand sommelier ranked 8th in world
Over five days, 68 champion sommeliers from 65 countries competed for the title of Association of Sommeliers International Best Sommelier of the World 2023.
Introduction to the Clare Valley
To those who live there, the seeming remoteness of the bucolic Clare Valley is one of its key assets.