Tuesday 19 May 2026 in AI, News, Winemaking

AI in the wine industry: ‘the change is not optional’

Artificial intelligence is changing the world including the wine industry. What is AI, and what…
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Tuesday 19 May 2026 in News, Winemaking

Special wine honours for ‘two outstanding graduates’

The South Australian Wine Industry Association (SAWIA) has presented the 2026 Gramp Hardy Smith Memorial…
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Tuesday 19 May 2026 in Events, News, Wine Shows

Sydney to host ‘The Wine Show Conversation’

The Sydney Royal Wine Show will host an industry symposium on Friday 31 July called…
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Monday 18 May 2026 in Grapegrowing, News, Vintage 2026

Riverina vintage 2026 ‘another story to tell’

Chief winemaker Emma Norbiato from the Calabria Family Wine Group – which produces Calabria, McWilliam’s…
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Canada

Canada and Asia silver linings of wine exports crash

Australian wine exports fell by 14 percent to $2.28 billion and seven percent in volume…
Corporate

TWE sees improved wine depletions as model changes

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is moving to a new regional operating model as it moves…
Exports

Yellow Tail sales down 17 percent in America

Yellow Tail sales in the United States dropped almost 17 percent in the 2025 financial…

Marketing

Barossa

Barossa winery counts on big impact for small bottle

Château Tanunda is set to unveil three key innovations across its Grand Barossa range in…
Cellar Door

Michelin Guide boost for SA food and wine reputation

South Australia’s international reputation as a world-class food and wine destination will be bolstered with…
Marketing

The wine industry has changed and it isn’t changing back

Richard van Ruth from The Nimble Vintner responds to an article by Katie Spain about…

Winemaking

Coonawarra

Famous old Rouge Homme wine brand comes home to Redman family

Iconic Coonawarra wine brand Rouge Homme has been returned to its original owners, the Redman…
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Australian wine up to the Challenge in London

Australia ranked fifth in the medal tally at the 2026 International Wine Challenge in London…
Barossa

‘The greatest wine Yalumba has ever made’

Yalumba The Caley Coonawarra & Barossa Cabernet & Shiraz 2021 is the greatest wine the…
Penfolds chief winemaker Peter Gago AC has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Meininger Awards. “This award is profoundly humbling and I’m honoured to be here in Germany to receive it”. Read the full article in the March/April edition of WBM – Australia’s Wine Business Magazine.
You’ve gotta love this! Rouge Homme coming home to Redman Wines after 60 years. TWE announces the famous old brand’s return to the original owners. Full story on the WBM site. #coonawarra #rougehomme #redmanwines #family #history
Jericho Adelaide Hills Fiano 2025 scores 93 points from Mike Bennie in WBM. “Terrific drinking, is the crib note. Zesty and textural, vibrant with mixed citrus peel, green apple, tonic water and a touch of aniseed. A waxy, almond-like note adds intrigue while a fine powdery grip lends added x-factor to texture. Fresh and vibrant, it carries a savoury edge and yet a refreshing drinkability.” $27. @jerichowines @adelaidehillswine #fresh #vibrant #refreshing 👏❤️
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First Ridge Mudgee Fiano 2025 scores 93 points from Mike Bennie in WBM. “A dictionary definition Fiano with a sense of generosity of ripe, brown skin pear, candied citrus peel, tonic water and a touch of sugared almond. Waxy texture is balanced by fresh acidity, there’s a little grip and pucker to the finish. A savoury element, or suggestions of such, too. Proper and good.” $30. @firstridge @mudgeeregion #proper @good ❤️👏

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