Ernest Schuetz’s involvement in the wine industry started in '88 at the age of 21. Working in various liquor outlets and as a sales rep gave him an in-depth understanding of all aspects of the wine ...

Alexander Daniels produces shiraz, cabernet, merlot, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc, primarily for export. Fruit is currently all sourced from the Nangkita vineyard (which previously supplied TWE for ...

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to unlock vintage ratings plus more features on the Halliday website. The Canberra District offers visitors a smorgasbord of experiences, from snow-capped mountains ...

Prosperitas wines are made from extensive estate plantings in South Australia. ‘Our role is not to manipulate or construct taste, but to act as custodians of authenticity. Coonawarra should taste ...

Rob and Kay Howell, owner-founders of Jeir Creek, celebrated 25 years of involvement in 2009. Rob runs the technically advanced winery, while Kay looks after the cellar door. Predominantly an ...

Michael Hall was once a jewellery valuer for Sotheby’s in Switzerland. He came to Australia in '01 to pursue winemaking – a lifelong interest – and undertook the wine science degree at CSU, graduating ...

After visiting the Barossa Valley for over a decade, Melbourne residents Colin and Fi Sheppard decided on a tree change and in '04 found a small, old vineyard overlooking Flaxmans Valley, consisting ...

The vineyards at St Leonards are home to a mix of classic and curious varieties, from the usual suspects of shiraz, chardonnay and semillon, and the regionally revered durif to the lesser-known ...

The diverse Limestone Coast in South Australia comprises a number of stellar wine regions, with Coonawarra the jewel in the crown. The area also encompasses Padthaway, Mount Benson, Robe and Mount ...

The days of the goon bag may be numbered. Domestic sales of Australian casks are plummeting by six per cent every year. Of the seven leading cask manufacturers I invited to be part of this feature, ...

Nocturne Wines creates consistently high-quality, limited-quantity wines, which explore Margaret River’s subregions and vineyards. Nocturne started as the side hustle that has evolved into a fully ...

Landsborough Valley Estate originated in 1963, when civil engineering contractor Wal Henning was engaged to undertake work at Chateau Remy (now Blue Pyrenees). He was so impressed with the potential ...