Sir George Fistonich – trust, quality and gold medals
It’s hardly a surprise when Villa Maria earns yet another award. It’s more of a surprise when they don’t come first.
Wine People
Luke Tocaciu runs with Patrick of Coonawarra
Luke Tocaciu has picked up the ball and run with it. The son of a distinguished winemaker, he is a fine winemaker in his own right.
Paul Dunleavy – the driving force behind Te Motu
Paul Dunleavy is the major shareholder in Te Motu, a Waiheke winery and restaurant that he owns with his extended family.
Garry Crittenden bows out his way
There is something very touching about the way Garry Crittenden has bowed out of the family wine business he created.
James Healy gets to the point
Bob Campbell MW interviews James Healy, winemaker at Dog Point Vineyard.
Pamment opts for elegance
The newly released 2015 vintage of Houghton’s flagship Jack Mann Cabernet Sauvignon is the most elegant yet. Houghton chief winemaker Ross Pamment tells why.
The original thinking of Will Berliner
Will Berliner is nothing if not his own man. He does things differently and is an original thinker.
Five Way Cellars celebrates retail milestone
Few independent wine retail businesses survive for 31 years, but Sydney’s Five Way Cellars has reached this milestone.
Wendy Stuckey living it large
I first met Wendy while she was the winemaker at Chateau Ste Michelle, a large wine producer in Washington State that’s most famous for its riesling.
Xavier Bizot is bringing cabernet back
Xavier Bizot of Terre à Terre seems a little irritated that South Australia’s south-east, and his favourite grape cabernet sauvignon, aren’t getting enough attention.