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
Calabria acquisitions beef up wine distribution
The Calabria Family Wine Group has purchased distributors House of Fine Wine and The Wine…
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Australian wine in ‘confident showing’ in key markets
Australian wine producers have delivered "a confident showing" across key international markets in recent weeks,…
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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
The Lane wines fly as one with the Crows
Adelaide Hills winery The Lane Vineyard has joined the Crows as its official wine partner.…
Staff WriterThursday 19 February 2026
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The latest word on Aussie wine in the UK
Matthew McCulloch, managing director of Langmeil Winery in Tanunda, reports on the state of Australian wine in the United Kingdom.…
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Zema’s deep connection to Coonawarra lives on
Lewis White has been appointed winemaker at Zema Estate in Coonawarra, marking the next chapter…
Anthony MadiganWednesday 18 February 2026
Treasury Wine Estates’ woes continue
Treasury Wine Estates has announced an interim net loss of $649.4 million as it battles…
Anthony MadiganMonday 16 February 2026
Barossa declares Belinda van Eyssen Winemaker of the Year
Belinda van Eyssen was named Winemaker of the Year – and Nigel van der Zande…
Staff WriterMonday 16 February 2026
The latest word on Aussie wine in the UK
Matthew McCulloch, managing director of Langmeil Winery in Tanunda, reports on the state of Australian…
Guest WriterWednesday 18 February 2026
Zema’s deep connection to Coonawarra lives on
Lewis White has been appointed winemaker at Zema Estate in Coonawarra, marking the next chapter…
Anthony MadiganWednesday 18 February 2026
Treasury Wine Estates’ woes continue
Treasury Wine Estates has announced an interim net loss of $649.4 million as it battles…
Anthony MadiganMonday 16 February 2026
Barossa declares Belinda van Eyssen Winemaker of the Year
Belinda van Eyssen was named Winemaker of the Year – and Nigel van der Zande…
Staff WriterMonday 16 February 2026
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News
Teakle Wines in Port Lincoln to close
Teakle Wines in Port Lincoln is closing down with owner Ben Teakle saying "it's just the right time". "Over the…
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Adelaide to host Masters of Wine
The 11th Institute of Masters of Wine International Symposium will take place in Adelaide from…
Anthony MadiganWednesday 11 February 2026
Rachel Triggs new chair of Wine Grape Council
The Wine Grape Council of South Australia (WGCSA) has appointed Rachel Triggs as its new…
Staff WriterTuesday 10 February 2026
Oatley to distribute Pike & Joyce Wines
Oatley Fine Wine Merchants will be taking on Australian national distribution of Pike & Joyce…
Guest WriterTuesday 10 February 2026
New MD for Vinarchy Australia and New Zealand
Vinarchy has appointed Nicole Battistessa as managing director of Australia and New Zealand. She will…
Staff WriterThursday 12 February 2026
Teakle Wines in Port Lincoln to close
Teakle Wines in Port Lincoln is closing down with owner Ben Teakle saying "it's just…
Staff WriterWednesday 11 February 2026
Adelaide to host Masters of Wine
The 11th Institute of Masters of Wine International Symposium will take place in Adelaide from…
Anthony MadiganWednesday 11 February 2026
Rachel Triggs new chair of Wine Grape Council
The Wine Grape Council of South Australia (WGCSA) has appointed Rachel Triggs as its new…
Staff WriterTuesday 10 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
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
