Victoria wine region
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Cool-climate Australian Chardonnay: Panel tasting results
Vim and vigour bottled...
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Ocean drive: the cool climate wines of Mornington Peninsula
Discover world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay...
By Julie Sheppard Published
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Wine region 101: Victoria
An introduction to Victoria's wine regions...
By Tom Kline Published
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Ned Goodwin MW: In pursuit of regional identity in Australian Chardonnay
With 12 wines showing exceptional regionality to try...
By Ned Goodwin MW Last updated
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By Farr: revered Australian Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
A meeting with the enigmatic Nick Farr...
By Tom Kline Published
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Moorooduc Estate: Producer profile
A pioneering, risk-tasking family estate in Mornington Peninsula
By Sarah Ahmed Published
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First taste: Giant Steps 2022 single-vineyard Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs
Winemaker Melanie Chester on her first year at the helm…
By Sarah Ahmed Last updated
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Bass Phillip: Burgundy’s Fourrier down under
Five yet-to-be-released wines from the 2021 vintage…
By Anne Krebiehl MW Published
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Stonier: Producer profile and eight wines to try
A look at one of the great names of Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula...
By Anne Krebiehl MW Last updated
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Australian Pinot Noir: 25 exciting wines to try
Cool-climate elegance and value…
By Tina Gellie Published
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Top Australian winery Giant Steps gets new head winemaker
Melanie Chester joins the leading Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producer...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Giant Steps: producer profile and latest releases tasted
Top producer of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in Australia’s Yarra Valley
By Tina Gellie Published
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Victoria’s sweetheart
Rutherglen fortified wines – Muscats and 'Tokays' – are currently enjoying a resurgence in fashion, as well as in price. STEPHEN BROOK goes behind the scenes.
By Stephen Brook Last updated
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The secrets of Victoria
Forget the big-name wines of the Barossa or Hunter Valley – JAMES LAWTHER MW believes that Australia's best Shiraz comes from the smaller estates in Victoria
By James Lawther MW Last updated
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A look at Australia’s Fine Wine from Family Producers
Some of Australia's top family-run estates bring out their flagship wines...
By Sarah Ahmed Published
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Crittenden Estate: Retrospective and current release tasting
Sarah Ahmed meets Garry Crittenden for a retrospective tasting...
By Sarah Ahmed Published
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Best Melbourne wine bars
Steve Webber, chief winemaker at De Bortoli Wines, picks the best wine bars to visit in Melbourne.
By Steve Webber Last updated
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Under the radar: Alternative Australian white wines to try
Matthew Jukes takes a look at Australia's adventurous whites...
By Matthew Jukes Last updated
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Levantine Hill: A new Australian fine wine?
Has the huge investment paid off?
By Sarah Ahmed Last updated
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Time to try cool-climate Australian Shiraz
Elegance, balance and freshness from these cool-climate Shiraz wines...
By Tina Gellie Last updated
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Australian Shiraz: Panel tasting results
165 wines tasted, with two rated Outstanding by our panel...
By Anthony Rose Last updated
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Best Penfolds wines: A selection of our top scorers
Some of Australia's best wines...
By Sarah Ahmed Last updated
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Australian Pinot Noir: panel tasting results
Decanter experts give their verdict, tasting notes and drinking windows on Australian Pinot Noir.
By Georgie Hindle Last updated
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Stonier: ‘Ultra-charming’ small-batch wines to seek out
Top Pinot and Chardonnay from the cool Mornington Peninsula...
By Sarah Ahmed Published
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Italy in Australia: setting down roots
Could Italian grape varieties be the next giant leap for Aussie wine?
By Michaela Morris Last updated
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Top Australian multi-regional blends
When one region isn't enough...
By Sarah Ahmed Published
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New twists on Australian wine classics
What to buy in 2018...
By Decanter Staff Published
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Anson on Thursday: Where Cabernet is ‘a swear word’…
Big things are happening in Australia's Victoria...
By Jane Anson Last updated
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Mamba Awards 2016: Tasmanian Pinot Noir leads the field
Tina Gellie on great Australian wines in the UK
By Tina Gellie Last updated
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King Valley: Restaurants, hotels and shops
Nina Caplan picks out the King Valley restaurants, hotels and shops to include in your trip.
By Decanter Staff Published
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24 hours in King Valley, Australia
By Decanter Staff Published
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Decanter travel guide: King Valley, Australia
By Decanter Staff Published