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The Heart of Chianti Classico
The Heart of Chianti Classico

Long before the appellation was created, Castello di Meleto began in the heart of Chianti, dating back to the eleventh century when the castle belonged to the Benedictine monks. However, it wasn’t until 1256 when “Meleto in Chianti” was first mentioned in the book “Libro degli Estimi.” With its rich and long history, the most…

14 Nov 2023

Wines | Organic
The Organic Oasis in Montalcino
The Organic Oasis in Montalcino

What better way to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Col d’Orcia’s Organic Certification than becoming the only Tuscan winery to obtain both the Equalitas Certification and Slow Wine Chiocciola. Col d’Orcia was established more than 350 years ago and was purchased by the Marone Cinzano family in 1973, who began the organic and sustainable practices…

Wine of the Popes
Wine of the Popes

Vignerons de l’Enclave dates back more than 700 years, to 1316 with Pope John XXII. He first tasted a Valréas wine and quickly concluded that the wine from the south of France was miraculous. Pope John XXI began to purchase the villages in the Rhône Valley area, beginning with the city of Valréas, then the…

12 Oct 2023

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Transporting You to the South of France With Just One Glass
Transporting You to the South of France With Just One Glass

The winemakers from Cellier des Dauphins bring you a rosé of outstanding natural freshness packed with deliciously crisp, tangy fruit. The elegance and aromatic power of Val Soléu, transports us straight to the sun-filled valleys of the South of France. Cellier des Dauphins, which literally means ‘wine cellar to the heirs of the throne of…

12 Oct 2023

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Sun-Drenched Wines of Rhône Valley
Sun-Drenched Wines of Rhône Valley

Cellier des Dauphins, which literally means ‘wine cellar to the heirs of the throne of France,’ began in 1967 when a group of men and women of Rhône Valley created the brand with the desire among vignerons to work together to demonstrate both the fruit of their land and their skills in crafting wines. More…

12 Oct 2023

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Matthew Jukes 100 Best Australian Wines
Matthew Jukes 100 Best Australian Wines

Matthew Jukes has released his 2023/2024 100 Best Australian Wines List and Harewood Estate of the Great Southern and Eisenstone of the Barossa Valley both made their debut appearance on the much anticipated list. The 100 Best represents the finest one hundred Australian wines available on the shelves in the UK for the coming twelve…

27 Sep 2023

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Breaking Through Barriers
Breaking Through Barriers

Following an extensive search of Western Australian wineries, Pemberton was chosen in 1998 as the most suitable to establish Silkwood Wines, amidst towering karri forest, based on finding both an ideal climate and soil to produce quality wines. In 2004, Scottish engineer Peter Bowman and his family purchased Silkwood Estate after driving past it on…

16 Aug 2023

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Small and Handcrafted Wines From Henty
Small and Handcrafted Wines From Henty

The story of HentyFarm Wines begins in Victoria’s far southwest, in Henty. Other than being a well-kept secret for a few insiders, this region has been relatively unknown for many years, but these days the word is out that it’s a hot-spot for cool-climate wine production. In 2009, when Jono Mogg and Adam Wadewitz were…

16 Aug 2023

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Combining Quantity and Quality
Combining Quantity and Quality

In 1927, Pasquale Mottura had acquired his vineyards, hectare by hectare, through sacrifice and dedication and decided to give new life to the fruit of his labour by founding what would become one of Salento’s leading wineries. After nearly 100 years of history, in which the love of the land and care of the vineyards…

16 Aug 2023

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The Melting Pot of Wines
The Melting Pot of Wines

The Tolloy vineyards are located at the bottom of the Adige valley where it narrows before opening to the hills surrounding the old village of Salorno in South Tyrol. Winegrowing in this area is an art that has been honed for centuries by tireless growers and vignerons and is expressed in the quality of Tolloy…

15 Aug 2023

Wines
The Castle of Trentino
The Castle of Trentino

The Trentino area is no stranger to grape growing and winemaking, with vineyards dating back to the 1600s. At the turn of the 20th century in 1904, a handful of farmers from Trentino decided to embrace the newly introduced cooperative system in order to remain competitive in their grape selling, and thus Mezzacorona was born….

14 Aug 2023

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August 2023 Round Up
August 2023 Round Up

What’s New The much-anticipated release of the 2021 Eisenstone Wines is finally here! The 2021 vintage has already received high praise and limited quantities remain available, contact us today to secure yours with an expected arrival of late August. Out and About Taste Champagne We were very excited to join Taste Champagne 2023 in Sydney…

14 Aug 2023

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July: In The Media
July: In The Media

A month in the media – See what these journalists thought about our wines and spirits in July. 2020 Harewood Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 90 pts – Erin Larkin (Wine Advocate): The 2020 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon leads with potpourri, rose petals, Ovaltine, oatmeal, tea biscuits and lavender. In the mouth, the wine is all of these…

13 Aug 2023

Reviews and Awards
Reach For The Moon
Reach For The Moon

Lapis Luna, meaning “stone” and “moon,” was established in 1999. For more than 20 years, they have been on a journey to produce exceptional wines from the incredible vineyards of California. The head winemaker of Lapis Luna, Nicole Walsh, has more than 25 years of experience in the wine industry, holding every position possible in…

31 Jul 2023

Wines
The Rhône Ranger
The Rhône Ranger

Bonny Doon began in 1983 when Randall Grahm attempted to replicate Burgundy in California, but quickly realized that he would have far more success creating more distinctive and original wines working with Rhône varieties in the Central Coast of California. Through trial and error, he learned that in a warm, Mediterranean climate, it is usually…

31 Jul 2023

Wines
Sustainability At Gruppo Mezzacorona
Sustainability At Gruppo Mezzacorona

The Mezzacorona Group operates in a context of high environmental value, in the heart of the Dolomites, a recognised UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is here that their wines of quality and excellence, with Denomination of Controlled Origin (DOC) come from. This is why the Group’s cultivation, production and transformation choices are so attentive to…

28 Jul 2023

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