Pure Wine Co takes on Pipers Brook
Pure Wine Co has been appointed as the exclusive national mainland distributor for Pipers Brook…
Staff WriterFriday 30 January 2026
Pure Wine Co takes on Pipers Brook
Pure Wine Co has been appointed as the exclusive national mainland distributor for Pipers Brook…
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Export woes match decline in wine consumption
Australian wine exports declined by eight percent in value to $2.34 billion and six percent…
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Export woes match decline in wine consumption
Australian wine exports declined by eight percent in value to $2.34 billion and six percent…
Staff WriterWednesday 28 January 2026
Winemaker Simon Hackett passes away
Celebrated Australian winemaker Simon Hackett has died following a stroke at the age of 73.…
Staff WriterSunday 25 January 2026
A new wine brand emerges from Victoria
King's Reach is a new premium wine brand featuring small batch releases from treasured old…
Anthony MadiganFriday 23 January 2026
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Vineyards damaged in South Australian bushfire
Two vineyards have been damaged in the Tooperang bushfire burning near Mount Compass on the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula since Sunday.…
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Coonawarra’s big day of racing and wine
Coonawarra people sure do like their aged red wines in large-format bottles. An imperial (six-litre)…
Anthony MadiganTuesday 20 January 2026
If it’s not Aussie wine, it’s out
In a parochial power move the wine industry needs right now, the team at McLaren Vale’s…
Katie SpainSunday 18 January 2026
Come on Canberra, support your winemakers
UK-based wine consultant Tony Park bemoans the lack of support for local wineries at bars…
Guest WriterSunday 18 January 2026
Vineyards damaged in South Australian bushfire
Two vineyards have been damaged in the Tooperang bushfire burning near Mount Compass on the…
Staff WriterTuesday 20 January 2026
Coonawarra’s big day of racing and wine
Coonawarra people sure do like their aged red wines in large-format bottles. An imperial (six-litre)…
Anthony MadiganTuesday 20 January 2026
If it’s not Aussie wine, it’s out
In a parochial power move the wine industry needs right now, the team at McLaren Vale’s…
Katie SpainSunday 18 January 2026
Come on Canberra, support your winemakers
UK-based wine consultant Tony Park bemoans the lack of support for local wineries at bars…
Guest WriterSunday 18 January 2026
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News
Wine Communicators appoint two new board members
Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) has announced the interim appointment of Angela Gosden and Katie Spain to its Board. Angela…
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Victorian winery vows to rebuild after damaging fire
Fowles Wines in the Strathbogie Ranges in Victoria says it will rebuild after a fire…
Staff WriterTuesday 13 January 2026
Winery hit by fire ‘overwhelmed’ by industry support
I have always admired Fowles Wines in the Strathbogie Ranges in Victoria and the inspiration…
Anthony MadiganMonday 12 January 2026
Winery loses 300 acres of vines in Victorian bushfire
Fowles Wines has lost 300 acres of vines in the Strathbogie Ranges in the devastating…
Staff WriterSaturday 10 January 2026
Wine industry joins new government Trade Network
Australian Grape & Wine is part of the new Trade Diversification Network (TDN) established by…
Staff WriterTuesday 13 January 2026
Wine Communicators appoint two new board members
Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) has announced the interim appointment of Angela Gosden and Katie…
Staff WriterTuesday 13 January 2026
Victorian winery vows to rebuild after damaging fire
Fowles Wines in the Strathbogie Ranges in Victoria says it will rebuild after a fire…
Staff WriterTuesday 13 January 2026
Winery hit by fire ‘overwhelmed’ by industry support
I have always admired Fowles Wines in the Strathbogie Ranges in Victoria and the inspiration…
Anthony MadiganMonday 12 January 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…
Staff WriterWednesday 15 April 2020
Marketing
Thirty learnings in thirty years in the wine industry
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Three decades. Contrasting roles, businesses, cultures. Thousands of people, countless bottles. One glorious industry. Richard…
Guest WriterMonday 17 November 2025
Assembled Media wins Penfolds contract
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Independent media planning and buying agency, Assembled Media, has been appointed as the Australian media…
Staff WriterThursday 9 October 2025
Jacob’s Creek official wine partner of the tennis
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The Australian Open and Vinarchy today announced the return of one of Australia’s most iconic…
Staff WriterThursday 18 September 2025
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
