‘Elanto Vineyard is shaping up to become the next pre-eminent name in pinot noir and chardonnay, and remarkably, it’s only five years old.’
Jay Hanna
‘If you want to experience the best of anything, you visit a specialist. John Hughes, the “riesling freak”, is undoubtedly a specialist in his field’
Paul Edwards
Sustainable wines at a sustainable price point.
While only tiny plantings of this Iberian grape variety are found in Australia, the wines speak loudly.
Top quality Margaret River cabernets, when carefully cellared, have the capacity to lift your drinking experience to that higher plane.
Simple made sparkling wines that are ready to party.
Western Australia’s Castle Rock Estate dazzles with mineral-rich wines that capture granite hillsides in every sip.
Ross McRae
‘The results are expressive wines that wear their heart on their sleeve and are both quirky and delicious.’
If you’re not ready to move onto summery white wines yet, chilled and lighter-styled reds are worth exploring.
Criminally underrated, yet pioneering Margaret River producer, Juniper Estate, have been quietly crafting a niche for top quality alternative varieties. The current releases continue to shine.
Amber Ochota carries on her late husband’s legacy of making excellent wines with minimal intervention.
Three wines that are perfect for gifting this Father’s Day.
In his short time at the helm of Burch Family Wines, winemaker Nic Bowen has refined these already top-notch labels into something even more complete, which comfortably sit amongst the best in the State.
The Hunter Valley offers up some unique styles, so why aren’t WA drinkers getting on board?
You’d be hard pressed to find a Pinot Noir better than the ones out of Victoria.
Chenin blanc is the most versatile variety of them all. The athlete grape. Always lively, dynamic and taut of body. Poised to bring home gold.
One of Margaret River’s best known wineries, Cape Mentelle continue to offer classic wines at a very reasonable price.
Penfolds expanding range of Australian Icons will be released on August 1, and they remain stalwarts of value and benchmarks of powerful South Australian reds with tremendous ageing potential.
With his Italian grape varieties planted across New South Wales, David Hook offers a refreshing change from the local classics of shiraz and semillon.
Montepulciano — the central Italian red, that was once a ‘workhorse’ variety, offers Australian wine drinkers a perfect crossover into alternative varieties.
‘The best examples remain intense, concentrated, mouthcoating, long lasting, warming and spicy, but instead of chewing your way through each sip they glide across the palate seamlessly.’
The perfect wines for a winter solstice.
Wine changemaker Andrew Hoadley brings a new range of wines that are infused with his signature sense of creativity and playfulness.
These modern chardonnays are chiselled, lithe and fresh. The excellent 2023 vintage in Margaret River has proven the ideal platform to showcase these styles.
