Launched in South Australia to critical acclaim in April 2005, WBM – Australia’s Wine Business Magazine is the publication for the Australian wine industry with readers throughout the world. Published bimonthly and available in print and digital, WBM covers the issues that matter. Now celebrating 20 years in print!
The Week That Was stops the wine industry with news and views about the hot issues. Industry news – but not as you know it – TWTW is the little sister to our beautiful magazine WBM – Australia’s Wine Business Magazine. Sign up, pour yourself a Bobo cordial and stay informed about this wonderful industry in 18 easy minutes. Read by the who’s who of wine in Australia and around the world. Now in its 19th vintage, TWTW is supported by the best wine suppliers.
First Ridge Mudgee Barbera 2023 scores 93 points from Mike Bennie in WBM. “This is good times. Bright cherry, cranberry and raspberry aromas and flavours lifted by pretty spice and zippy, blood orange and botanical tang. Ah yes, juicy and vibrant, yet crunches on sour cherry and redcurrant. The bouquet inviting, red fruited, fresh. There’s a crispness to the wine but it manages good depth of flavour too. Pretty quintessential stuff.” $45. @firstridge @mudgeeregion #goodtimes #juicy #vibrant #fresh ❤️🙌
Cullen Wines Kevin John Wilyabrup Chardonnay 2024 scores 96 points from Tyson Stelzer in WBM. “Character, concentration and sheer confidence were heightened in the hottest, driest and earliest harvest in Margaret River history. Blessed with Vanya Cullen’s biodynamic care, these 48-year-old vines rose to the challenge with graceful poise. A core of powerful, spice-driven white peach and fig is accented with pineapple and honeysuckle, equally supported by creamy cashew nut French oak and nicely honed grapefruit-like acid drive. With true grand cru power and persistence reminiscent of Leeuwin Art Series, this is a great Kevin John that will turn heads”. $180. @cullenwines @margaretriver.wine #character #concentration #confidence 👏👏
Soumah Equilibrio Viognier 2023 scores 94 points from Mike Bennie in WBM. “From Hexham Vineyard in Gruyere. A lifted perfume of apricot kernel, ripe peach and jasmine. Palate is plush with stonefruit richness, hints of ginger spice and honeycomb in the weave. Creamy, silken texture carries weight yet finishes bright and fresh. A supple, fragrant expression that balances generosity with poise, showing clarity and charm. Classy.” $92. @soumahwines @yarravalleywine #clarity #charm #classy ❤️
Voyager Estate Margaret River Cabernets 2023 scores 95 points from Mike Bennie in WBM. “Pitch perfect medium weight, elegant, refined. Blackcurrant, mulberry and bay leaf perfume, with cedar and graphite in the background. The palate is concentrated yet fine, cassis and dark plum layered with savoury spice, cedar and, again, graphite. Firm, ripe tannins provide structure without heaviness. A classic Cabernet(s) showing depth, freshness and all the class. Delicious.” $60. @voyagerestate @margaretriver.wine #classic #depth #freshness #class 👏👏
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