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.
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In conversation with Philip Gregan on New Zealand wine
Philip Gregan has been CEO and the public face of Aotearoa’s national wine industry body, New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) since its inception in 2002.
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.
C.P. Lin, a unique winemaker, passes on
C.P. Lin was a blind, Taiwanese-born, gifted winemaker who was one of the most extraordinary people I have met in my 46 years in wine.
Introducing Christopher Reid Wines
There is a new wine label out there, sleek and minimalist in design but detail-oriented where it counts. It is simply the name of the winemaker, Christopher Reid, and is absolutely worth your attention.
Ken Helm and his riesling pursuits
There are few more single-minded proselytes for the riesling grape in Australia than Ken Helm AM.
The legacy of James Healy
The sudden passing of James Healy has shaken the New Zealand wine industry.
McLaren Vale grieves a gifted winemaker
The Australian wine industry is struggling to come to terms with the tragic sudden death of Yangarra Estate’s chief winemaker and manager.
Vale John Kenneth Follas
John Follas was literally a giant of the New Zealand wine world.
Patrick Sullivan: Gippsland’s champion
Patrick Sullivan is puzzled that major winemakers haven’t invested in Gippsland.