3. Current Wine News

Wine news


A Grant Burge Classic
At the southern end of the Barossa near Mount Crawford there is a magnificent property established over 150 years ago: Corryton Park.
Winter Warmer
While the days may be shorter and the nights chillier, one of the lovely features of winter is that it’s the perfect time to enjoy warming fortified wines.
Store Your Wines in Style
Protect your investment with the new freestanding Vintec ‘Noir’ 35 bottle climate-controlled wine cabinet.
Barossa Mentor
Barossan winemaker Peter Lehmann mentored countless people over his 50-year career, and the 2010 Mentor Cabernet is named in his honour.
Hope in the Hunter
While the Hunter’s Hope Estate is renowned for its award-winning wines, it’s also the venue of choice for world famous music acts.
97-Point Barossa Shiraz
Thorn-Clarke is excited to announce that the 2010 William Randell has just been rated the equal top red wine by James Halliday’s recent Top 100
Chill your wine with style
Need to chill a single glass of wine quickly? Drop in a skybar™ Wine Chill Drops.
All sweet no sour
The Griffith Showground in Riverina NSW was recently full of sweet-talk for the 2012 International Sweet Wine Challenge with winners coming from all over the country… and even across the ditch.
Small guys win big at the 2012 Hunter Valley Wine Show
Family-owned producers Meerea Park and De Iuliis have taken out the top honours at 2012 Clear Image Hunter Valley Wine Show this August.
A French winemaker on Kangaroo Island
French winemaker Jacques Lurton longed to make wine in Australia and he found his perfect location in the natural beauty of Kangaroo Islander.
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Vintec beer and wine bar pair
Don't let space restrictions stop you from storing your wine and beer at ideal temperatures. The Vintec V26 is the slimline solution you're looking for.
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Renaissance Range
Offering the varieties that thrive in Rutherglen, the Renaissance Range by Rutherglen Estates is a special selection of handcrafted wines.
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Wine storage options from Kennards
Protect your wine and free up valuable storage space at home with Kennards' private cellars.
Princess Moscato
Peter Lehmann Wines has released its first 'bubbly' wine of the stellar 2012 vintage - Princess Moscato.
King of Fortifieds - 10-year-old Tawny
Grant Burge inherited a dual legacy from his forefathers: a passion for winemaking and a superb reserve of aged fortified wines that form the base of his invaluable stock today.
A stellar Shiraz
Sevenhill's Brother John May SJ has dedicated 40 years to this iconic Clare Valley winery. His devotion and talent has been honoured in a Reserve Release Shiraz.
Leconfield's 175-year celebrations
Having established South Australia's first vineyard and winery, the Hamilton family are state institutions and this year celebrate 175 years in the wine industry.
Hunter Valley legend
Former Tulloch Wines winemaker Patrick Auld has been recognised as a Hunter Valley wine Industry Living Legend at the sixth annual Hunter Valley Legends and Wine Industry Awards.
Vintec club
If you love your wine cellar, or if you have an ongoing romance with wine, then the Vintec Club is for you.
The perfect wine for winter
As the days shorten and the nights get cooler it is time to think about some soul warming reds. Look no further than the 2009 d’Arenberg The Derelict Vineyard Grenache.