Next Crop of wine regions to nurture leaders
The Hunter Valley Wine & Tourism Association, McLaren Vale Wine Region and Riverland Wine will…
Staff WriterWednesday 4 March 2026
Next Crop of wine regions to nurture leaders
The Hunter Valley Wine & Tourism Association, McLaren Vale Wine Region and Riverland Wine will…
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New chair for Clare Valley wine body
Olivia Hoffmann Barry is the new chairperson of the Clare Valley Wine & Grape Association…
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New chair for Clare Valley wine body
Olivia Hoffmann Barry is the new chairperson of the Clare Valley Wine & Grape Association…
Staff WriterWednesday 4 March 2026
Key appointment for wine sustainability program
Siobhan Toohill is the new independent chair of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia, a national collaboration between…
Staff WriterTuesday 3 March 2026
Classy Graciano right at home in Australia
Emerging varieties guru Dan Traucki is fond of Graciano and here he provides an update…
Dan TrauckiTuesday 3 March 2026
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Aussie winegrape production on the slide
The value of winegrape production in Australia is forecast to fall by 31 percent to $657 million in 2025-26, driven…
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The wine business: when it’s all too much
We can’t be everything to everyone, at every price point. I think a lot of…
David LeMire MWTuesday 3 March 2026
Wine guy Doug Govan’s famous Victory
Doug Govan owns The Victory Hotel and the Star of Greece. He also happens to…
Staff WriterMonday 2 March 2026
Fire-affected winery’s ‘massive boost’ on cusp of vintage
Matt Fowles from Fowles Wines in the Strathbogie Ranges has been moved by an act…
Anthony MadiganThursday 26 February 2026
Aussie winegrape production on the slide
The value of winegrape production in Australia is forecast to fall by 31 percent to…
Staff WriterTuesday 3 March 2026
The wine business: when it’s all too much
We can’t be everything to everyone, at every price point. I think a lot of…
David LeMire MWTuesday 3 March 2026
Wine guy Doug Govan’s famous Victory
Doug Govan owns The Victory Hotel and the Star of Greece. He also happens to…
Staff WriterMonday 2 March 2026
Fire-affected winery’s ‘massive boost’ on cusp of vintage
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News
Vintage with a difference for Margaret River winery
Stella Bella in Margaret River has commenced vintage 2026 under the direction of chief winemaker Jarrad Olsen, marking the first…
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Calabria acquisitions beef up wine distribution
The Calabria Family Wine Group has purchased distributors House of Fine Wine and The Wine…
Staff WriterMonday 23 February 2026
Australian wine in ‘confident showing’ in key markets
Australian wine producers have delivered "a confident showing" across key international markets in recent weeks,…
Staff WriterSunday 22 February 2026
Paris ‘a great platform’ for selling wine
Dan Killey, sales director of Brand Warrior, reflects on Wine Paris 2026 and the strong…
Guest WriterSunday 22 February 2026
Putting Australia’s vines on the map
Wine Australia has engaged Map of Ag Australia to build the digital platform for the…
Staff WriterThursday 26 February 2026
Vintage with a difference for Margaret River winery
Stella Bella in Margaret River has commenced vintage 2026 under the direction of chief winemaker…
Staff WriterTuesday 24 February 2026
Calabria acquisitions beef up wine distribution
The Calabria Family Wine Group has purchased distributors House of Fine Wine and The Wine…
Staff WriterMonday 23 February 2026
Australian wine in ‘confident showing’ in key markets
Australian wine producers have delivered "a confident showing" across key international markets in recent weeks,…
Staff WriterSunday 22 February 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
The wine business: when it’s all too much
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We can’t be everything to everyone, at every price point. I think a lot of…
David LeMire MWTuesday 3 March 2026
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
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
