South Australia
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Coonawarra bypass plan foiled
Plans for a road that would cut through several prized 'terra rossa' vineyards in the Coonawarra region have been temporarily shelved.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Yarra Yering winery close to being sold
Yarra Yering, the historic, super-premium Yarra Valley winery, is set to be sold.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Caravan fire death at McLaren Vale winery
Diedre Holt, the partner of McLaren Vale wine producer Simon Hackett, died this morning in a fire at the winery.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Blending rule changes to save disaster-hit wineries in Australia
A lifeline could soon be available for South Australian wine businesses threatened by natural and other disasters.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Constellation terminates 300 grower contractsConstellation Wines Australia has terminated the contracts of over 300 growers in the Murray Valley, South Australia.
By James Lawrence Last updated
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Lance Armstrong race puts Australian wine regions in spotlightBy Decanter Staff Last updated
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Jancis Robinson joins fight against McLaren Vale developmentJancis Robinson, one of the world's best-known wine writers, has pledged her support against the construction of a shopping mall on prime vineyard land in South Australia's McLaren Vale.
By Rebecca Gibb MW Last updated
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Mollydooker withdraws ‘smashed wine’ press releaseMcLaren Vale’s Mollydooker winery has withdrawn its press release announcing the loss of AUS$1m of its wine in a forklift accident.
By Panos Kakaviatos Last updated
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Lehmann brings out new labelsPeter Lehmann, the renowned Barossa producer, is abandoning its iconic ‘playing card’ labels in a bid to make the brand more consistent.
By Adam Lechmere Last updated
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Interview: Jean-Philippe Delmas on Chateau QuintusBy Jane Anson Last updated
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Grant Burge estate escapes ‘huge bushfire’Fifth-generation Australian winemaker Grant Burge has praised firefighters for averting the potential destruction of his Krondorf winery in Barossa Valley, as bushfires hit South Australia.
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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‘Catastrophic’ fire risk for South AustraliaSeveral parts of South Australia are facing 'catastrophic' fire risks over the next few days as temperatures across the region are expected to hit near-record levels.
By Richard Woodard Last updated
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Adelaide University announces new $2.4m wine training centreTackling climate change, water restrictions, rising alcohol levels and changing consumer demand will be the focus of a new AUD$2.4m wine production training centre at the University of Adelaide.
By Richard Woodard Last updated
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Dave Powell leaves Torbreck VintnersBarossa Valley winemaker Dave Powell has left Torbreck Vintners, the winery he founded in the 1990s, after his contract was not renewed.
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Dave Powell ‘saddened’ by Torbreck Vintners exitWinemaker Dave Powell has said he is saddened by his departure from Torbreck Vintners, and has vowed to start a new wine venture in Barossa Valley with his son.
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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DWWA 2014 Regional Trophy: Australian Red Rhône Varietal over £15This year's Decanter World Wine Awards Regional Trophy for Australian Red Rhône Varietal over £15 went to Glaetzer, Bishop Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia 2012 (14.5%)
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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DWWA 2014 Regional Trophy: Australian Red Blend over £15This year's Decanter World Wine Awards Regional Trophy for Australian Red Blend over £15 went to The Colonial Estate, In Exile Shiraz-Cabernet, Barossa Valley, South Australia 2011 (14.5%)
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Jefford on Monday: A Tale of Three ContinentsBy Andrew Jefford Last updated