Barossa Valley wine region
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Celebrating 175 years of Seppeltsfield with a taste of wine history and the ‘new’ 1926 Vintage Tawny release
Tasting history...
By David Sly Published
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Barossa Shiraz 2023: Vintage report and 40 top-scoring wines
A year of climatic challenges produced more streamlined styles...
By David Sly Last updated
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A vintage to remember: Henschke 2021 single-vineyard releases
A first taste of new vintages from Henschke...
By Natasha Hughes MW Published
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Australian Grenache: Panel tasting results
Grenache truly hitting its straps...
By Julie Sheppard Last updated
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Seppeltsfield unveils 1925 Para Vintage Tawny
Rare 100-year-old Australian wine launched...
By David Sly Published
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Rieslingfreak: Taking a diverse approach to a multifaceted grape
A freakish devotion to Riesling...
By David Sly Last updated
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Penfolds Collection 2024: Cabernet Sauvignon wines shine in new releases
The Australian winery's increasingly global array of releases...
By David Sly Last updated
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Penfolds Rare Tawnies: A masterclass in ageing
Discover these fortified gems in the Penfolds portfolio...
By Sarah Ahmed Published
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Barossa Shiraz 2022: Vintage report and top scoring wines
Small yields but superb quality...
By David Sly Last updated
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Penfolds Collection 2023: Global ambitions underlined
Grange 2019, Yattarna 2021 and very impressive Cabernets…
By David Sly Last updated
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Torbreck: profile plus 16 new releases and older vintages from this cult Barossa label
Among Australia's most collectable wines…
By Sarah Ahmed Published
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Yalumba 175th anniversary: Museum Collection wines released
Tastings notes and scores of milestone collection...
By David Sly Last updated
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Elderton: Over 40 years of Cabernet and Shiraz in the Barossa Valley
11 wines tasted from the Elderton range...
By Sarah Ahmed Last updated
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Eden Valley Riesling 2023: Vintage report and 15 wines to buy
Top buys from this cool-climate Barossa sub-region…
By David Sly Last updated
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Peter Lehmann: Stonewell Shiraz vertical and other select releases
30 vintages of an iconic Barossa Shiraz...
By Sarah Ahmed Published
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Barossa Shiraz: Panel tasting results
The results from a 68-wine panel tasting...
By Justin Knock MW Last updated
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Ancient Australia: World’s oldest vines and 10 wines to try
Age shall not weary them…
By David Sly Last updated
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Yalumba premium releases: First taste of Caley, Octavius, Signature
The elite reds from Australia's oldest family wine company…
By Tina Gellie Last updated
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Henschke 2018: Single-vineyard releases
The 60th anniversary of Hill of Grace…
By Tina Gellie Last updated
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Penfolds Collection 2022: $1,000 Grange and new Bordeaux wines
21 Australian, Bordeaux and Californian wines tasted and rated…
By David Sly Published
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Luxury hotel tower to rise amid Seppeltsfield vineyard
Construction of The Oscar Seppeltsfield is to commence this year...
By David Sly Published
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The Signature: Yalumba’s benchmark Cabernet-Shiraz blend
Tasting the new 2018 and other wines back to 1996…
By David Sly Published
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Henschke 2017 single-site Shiraz releases
First taste of Henschke's 2017 Hill of Grace…
By Sarah Ahmed Published
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Barossa and McLaren Vale Grenache: old vines, new passion
20 top examples to try…
By David Sly Last updated
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Barossa Wine Auction 2020: Imperial of Penfolds Grange 2016 sells for AU$50,000
Total sales at the auction came to $139,000.
By David Sly Published
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Henschke 2016 releases – Hill of Grace and more
Six new wines, including Mount Edelstone and the rare Hill of Roses…
By Sarah Ahmed Last updated
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St Hallett Wines: producer profile plus new releases tasted
This popular, historic winery is aiming to be recognised as a Barossa Shiraz specialist, by continuing to focus on site-specific releases
By David Sly Last updated
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Best Australian Shiraz under £25 to buy
10 great Australian Shiraz buys from just £10…
By Tina Gellie Last updated
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Yalumba: producer profile and latest releases tasted
Tradition and innovation at Australia’s oldest family-owned winery…
By Sarah Ahmed Published
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Hentley Farm: producer profile plus six wines tasted
Iconic Shiraz from South Australia's Barossa Valley
By David Sly Published
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Producer profile: The Standish Wine Co
The work of this publicity-shy winemake has propelled his wines to the top of the Australian ranks
By Sarah Ahmed Published
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Grant Burge Wines: producer profile
Latest releases of nine premium wines from this popular Barossa producer
By David Sly Published