Emmanuelle Bekkers knighted by the French Government
Emmanuelle Bekkers, one half of the Bekkers family winery in McLaren Vale, has been knighted by the French Government—a rare honour for an Australian winemaker.
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Bargain cabernet
Jilyara Honeycomb Corner Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Margaret River, AUD $25
Charming chardonnay
Riggs & Wiggs Stanleigh Park Chardonnay 2025, Hunter Valley, AUD $28
Buy of the Week AU
Red Hut Pisa Pinot Noir 2025, Central Otago, AUD $28
Winery mergers and acquisitions list published
Confused about winery takeovers? Who isn’t! There have been hundreds of sales and acquisitions and there’s no sign they are slowing.
Wine of the Week AU
Bowen Estate Shiraz 2024, Coonawarra, AUD $36
Torbreck’s concentrated reds
At a recent event to launch the 2023 RunRig, Torbreck chief winemaker and managing director Ian Hongell showed three grenaches and talked of the evolution of the style.
Smart merlot
Best’s Merlot 2024, Great Western, AUD $45
Savoury sparkler
Abelé 1757 Brut Rosé NV, Champagne, AUD $129
Buy of the Week AU
Taylors Taylor Made Pinot Noir Rosé 2026, Adelaide Hills, AUD $27