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.
Hentley Farm The Old Legend Barossa Valley Grenache 2024 scores 94 points from Mike Bennie in WBM. “A fragrant, supple Grenache radiating a medley of red berry fruit, dried herbs and gentle spice, a lift of rose water and rose petal florals, some touches of white mushroom and a backdrop of smoked paprika. The palate is silky and medium to full-bodied, concentrated but fresh feeling, glossy in texture and finishing with a light but pleasing chomp of tannin. Finely tuned Grenache.” $73. @hentleyfarm @mybarossa @barossawines #Grenache #BarossaValley #94 ❤️
Racing into the new year.
Some great pictures from the 2026 Coonawarra Vignerons Cup!
“Not only is it a great day out, there’s also the added perk for punters to rub shoulders with Coonawarra wine royalty – the winemakers, viticulturists, winery staff and boutique winery owners”. Said Coonawarra Vignerons events and marketing officer Heidi Guyett.
@coonawarra_wine #Wine #Coonawarra #Vigneronscup
Hentley Farm The Quintessential Barossa Valley Shiraz Cabernet 2023 scores 95 points from Mike Bennie in WBM. “A powerful yet polished classic Aussie blend showcasing blackcurrant, dark cherry, mocha, clove, undergrowth and Aussie bush characters, all set up in a big, powerful framework. Structure is impressive with ribs of grippy, granitic tannin lending shape; the fruit and spice draping off that skeleton. Layered, intense, long and total pleasure zone stuff, but with a sense of harmony in tow. Total fine wine realm.” $73. @hentleyfarm @mybarossa @barossawines #powerful #polished #Shiraz #Cabernet #95 ❤️
Hare’s Chase Lepus Barossa Valley Shiraz 2022 scores 95 points from Mike Bennie in WBM. “Rich and full, delivering dark mixed berry fruits, dark chocolate, cola and clove spice in a generous wave that fogs up the bouquet and saturates the palate. Lush soft tannins weave through the full-bodied feel of the wine, the finish a sploosh of sweet fruit and spice. Attractive, generous and warming style, done with aplomb.” $178. @hares.chase #rich #full #attractive #generous ❤️
Hare’s Chase Vigilance Marananga Shiraz 2022 scores 94 points from Mike Bennie in WBM. “Brooding and intense, a powerhouse red with its blackcurrant, black cherry, black olive tapenada characters met by espresso and ferrous earthiness. The palate feels chewy and dense, rich and round, a bit spicy in oak and some sinewy, dusty qualities to tannin, but all up feels well judged in its traditional, bold and affirming Barossa red way. Muscular flex. Ooh yeah.” $55. @hares.chase #oohyeah #powerhouse #94
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