Koonara Wines to close cellar door in Penola
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‘The greatest wine Yalumba has ever made’
Yalumba The Caley Coonawarra & Barossa Cabernet & Shiraz 2021 is the greatest wine the…
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Barossa winery counts on big impact for small bottle
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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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Special wine honours for ‘two outstanding graduates’
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Riverina vintage 2026 ‘another story to tell’
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Special wine honours for ‘two outstanding graduates’
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Staff WriterTuesday 19 May 2026
Sydney to host ‘The Wine Show Conversation’
The Sydney Royal Wine Show will host an industry symposium on Friday 31 July called…
Staff WriterTuesday 19 May 2026
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News
Wine cheer for North Melbourne’s golden year
Red Hill Estate has unveiled The Golden Glory, a limited-edition 2024 Pinot Noir created to mark 30 years since North…
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Global vineyard area continues to shrink
The global vineyard surface area declined for the sixth consecutive year to 7 million hectares…
Staff WriterThursday 14 May 2026
Wine sustainability program unveils new Board
Sustainable Winegrowing Australia has announced the appointment of its inaugural advisory Board. Commencing on May…
Staff WriterThursday 14 May 2026
Enduring winery turns 140, but what comes next?
As the 2026 vintage comes to a close, Angove Family Winemakers is celebrating 140 years…
Staff WriterWednesday 13 May 2026
Balance the hallmark in Orange wine country
The 2026 vintage in Orange, NSW, is shaping as a composed and high-quality season, defined…
Anthony MadiganThursday 14 May 2026
Wine cheer for North Melbourne’s golden year
Red Hill Estate has unveiled The Golden Glory, a limited-edition 2024 Pinot Noir created to…
Anthony MadiganThursday 14 May 2026
Global vineyard area continues to shrink
The global vineyard surface area declined for the sixth consecutive year to 7 million hectares…
Staff WriterThursday 14 May 2026
Wine sustainability program unveils new Board
Sustainable Winegrowing Australia has announced the appointment of its inaugural advisory Board. Commencing on May…
Staff WriterThursday 14 May 2026
Business
Thirty learnings in thirty years in the wine industry
Three decades. Contrasting roles, businesses, cultures. Thousands of people, countless bottles. One glorious industry. Richard van Ruth reflects on a…
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McLaren Vale winery collapses into liquidation
Simon Hackett Wines in McLaren Vale has collapsed into liquidation. This follows ATO action and…
Staff WriterWednesday 5 November 2025
New toolkit to advance gender equity in wine
A new online toolkit is helping individuals and grape and wine businesses take practical steps…
Staff WriterTuesday 21 October 2025
The challenges and opportunities for Australian wine across the globe
The global alcoholic drinks market – including wine – has been in a downward phase…
Peter BaileyWednesday 14 August 2024
Thirty learnings in thirty years in the wine industry
Three decades. Contrasting roles, businesses, cultures. Thousands of people, countless bottles. One glorious industry. Richard…
Guest WriterMonday 17 November 2025
McLaren Vale winery collapses into liquidation
Simon Hackett Wines in McLaren Vale has collapsed into liquidation. This follows ATO action and…
Staff WriterWednesday 5 November 2025
New toolkit to advance gender equity in wine
A new online toolkit is helping individuals and grape and wine businesses take practical steps…
Staff WriterTuesday 21 October 2025
Coronavirus
Victorian Lockdown “Another Kick In The Guts”
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The fourth lockdown in Victoria because of Covid-19 is just "another kick in the guts"…
Anthony MadiganMonday 31 May 2021
How Wirra Wirra Is Moving On From The Old ‘Belly At The Bar’ Approach
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Wirra Wirra has been using the downtime created by the Covid-19 restrictions to evolve its…
Anthony MadiganFriday 29 May 2020
How Resveratrol Can Help Boost Your Immune System
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Dr Philip Norrie – 'The Wine Doctor' – invented the world’s first full-strength resveratrol enhanced…
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Marketing
Barossa winery counts on big impact for small bottle
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Château Tanunda is set to unveil three key innovations across its Grand Barossa range in…
Anthony MadiganTuesday 19 May 2026
Michelin Guide boost for SA food and wine reputation
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South Australia’s international reputation as a world-class food and wine destination will be bolstered with…
Staff WriterTuesday 12 May 2026
The wine industry has changed and it isn’t changing back
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Richard van Ruth from The Nimble Vintner responds to an article by Katie Spain about…
Guest WriterSaturday 25 April 2026
Technology
Treasury launches $10 million barrel handling system
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Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has launched its integrated automation and barrel handling system in its…
Staff WriterTuesday 16 July 2024
Rewilding ecosystems via drone
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St Hubert’s The Stag in the Yarra Valley has committed to planting seed pods for…
Staff WriterSaturday 10 June 2023
Undesirable Aromas: Tech Breakthrough
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A new ‘smart surface’ has been shown to successfully remove unwanted sulfur aromas from wine,…
Staff WriterTuesday 16 May 2023
