Tuesday 14 July 2026 in McLaren Vale, News, Winemaking

Chapel Hill winemaker Michael Fragos departs

Chapel Hill chief winemaker Michael Fragos has left the business, Endeavour Group confirmed today. The…
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Tuesday 14 July 2026 in Classification, News

Classification of International Wine on its way

Langtons will launch its inaugural Classification of International Wine in August. It will be an…
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Monday 13 July 2026 in News, Winemaking

Wine industry mourns death of Sam Neill

The Australian and New Zealand wine industry is mourning the loss of Sam Neill OBE.…
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Monday 13 July 2026 in News, Winemaking, Yarra Valley

Oakridge chief winemaker leaves the company

Oakridge chief winemaker David Bicknell has left the winery – owned by the Endeavour Group…
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Chinese wine buyers savour South Australia

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The opportunity in Japan for Australian wine

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Canada and Asia silver linings of wine exports crash

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Welcome to the House of Winefluence

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Pop goes the Poco Vino wine range

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McLaren Vale

Chapel Hill winemaker Michael Fragos departs

Chapel Hill chief winemaker Michael Fragos has left the business, Endeavour Group confirmed today. The…
News

Wine industry mourns death of Sam Neill

The Australian and New Zealand wine industry is mourning the loss of Sam Neill OBE.…
News

Oakridge chief winemaker leaves the company

Oakridge chief winemaker David Bicknell has left the winery – owned by the Endeavour Group…
Victory Point Margaret River Cabernet Franc 2025 scores 93 points from Mike Bennie in WBM. “Youthful expression, nailed. A lively and fragrant Cabernet Franc showing raspberry, redcurrant, violet and leafy herbal notes. The palate is medium bodied, fresh and gently savoury with fine tannins providing shape and a little pucker. Bright, energetic and highly food-friendly, it captures the variety’s charm with confidence and balance. Yes yes.” $40. @victorypointwines @margaretriver.wine @mikebennie101 #bright #energetic 🙌
De Bortoli Pepper And Spice Shiraz 2024 scores 91 points from Mike Bennie in WBM. “A curious wine for its intent, but seems to nail it. True to name, this is fragrant and lively, packed with black pepper, dark berries and warming spice. The palate is medium weight and energetic rather than heavy with savoury undertones and fine tannins giving shape. That spicy note does run riot, but in that, you see this fun, directed to steak night and generally just a good rendering of alternative thinking in wine marketing.” $19.95. @debortoliwines @mikebennie101 #fragrant #lively ❤️🙌
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