China to host international wine event
China will host the 47th World Congress of Vine and Wine from October 12-16 this…
Staff WriterThursday 7 May 2026
China to host international wine event
China will host the 47th World Congress of Vine and Wine from October 12-16 this…
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Won a wine trophy? Great! Grab a tea towel
Where would the Australian wine industry be without volunteers? The rock stars in Langhorne Creek…
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Won a wine trophy? Great! Grab a tea towel
Where would the Australian wine industry be without volunteers? The rock stars in Langhorne Creek…
Anthony MadiganWednesday 6 May 2026
The opportunity in Japan for Australian wine
Australia has a relatively low share of the Japanese wine market compared to other markets…
Staff WriterWednesday 6 May 2026
Watershed moment for Margaret River winery
After being shelved for eight years, the Watershed wine brand from Margaret River has returned…
Staff WriterTuesday 5 May 2026
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‘Maverick energy’ drives Young Gun of Wine finalists
There is a maverick energy running through the finalists in the 20th annual Young Gun of Wine Awards, says the…
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Winning ways continue for 176-year-old winery
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Anthony MadiganFriday 1 May 2026
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Sevenhill’s tenth chief winemaker in 175 years
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Staff WriterThursday 30 April 2026
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News
Sustainability milestone for Kangaroo Island winery
The Islander Estate Vineyards has become the first winery on Kangaroo Island to receive Sustainable Winegrowing Australia (SWA) certification. SWA…
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ASVO executive ‘deeply committed’ to wine industry
Emily White is the new executive director of the Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology…
Anthony MadiganTuesday 28 April 2026
Kellermeister Barossa Shiraz on top of the world
Barossa family winery Kellermeister was named Shiraz Producer of the Year at the 2026 London…
Staff WriterMonday 27 April 2026
Oh for some of that love and support in the wine industry
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Anthony MadiganSunday 26 April 2026
A vintage of ‘resilience and regional character’ in Clare
Early indicators are that the 2026 vintage in the Clare Valley will produce wines of…
Staff WriterWednesday 29 April 2026
Sustainability milestone for Kangaroo Island winery
The Islander Estate Vineyards has become the first winery on Kangaroo Island to receive Sustainable…
Anthony MadiganWednesday 29 April 2026
ASVO executive ‘deeply committed’ to wine industry
Emily White is the new executive director of the Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology…
Anthony MadiganTuesday 28 April 2026
Kellermeister Barossa Shiraz on top of the world
Barossa family winery Kellermeister was named Shiraz Producer of the Year at the 2026 London…
Staff WriterMonday 27 April 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
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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
Online wine stores are about clarity, not complexity
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New year, same site, more sales. It’s a pretty good deal when you think about…
Tash StoodleyFriday 24 April 2026
South Australian wine brand joins forces with the NFL
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Yalumba Y Series has been named the Official Wine Sponsor of the National Football League…
Staff WriterFriday 17 April 2026
New Zealand campaigns for white wine emoji
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New Zealand Winegrowers has officially launched The Great White Wine Toast – a global public…
Staff WriterThursday 16 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
