Winemakers
Where to drink, dine and spend to help hospitality reeling from bushfires
As farmers, winemakers and brewers take stock of what’s been lost, others are rallying to make it easy for people to spend in ways that help devastated businesses across Victoria.
- Dani Valent
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How sober curious and Ozempic gave Aussie wines a Christmas hangover
If you’re sober curious, California sober or taking weight-loss drugs, you’re giving Australia’s winemakers a headache.
- Colin Kruger
Aussie sparkling rosé is the best in the world – and one state punches way above its weight
Move over France. The popularity of Australian sparkling rosé is surging. Here are five to try, including a Tassie wonder that is astoundingly great value.
- Katie Spain
The most wanted wine in Australia is by a small producer you haven’t even heard of yet
The Melbourne Royal Wine Awards uncovered some excellent new wines by some little-known winemakers. Here’s the pick of the bunch.
- Katie Spain
English wines are set to take over from French and Australian, scientists say
Rising temperatures are set to make traditional wine regions unsuitable for production and places not known for wine could squeeze out today’s leaders.
- Marc Walker
Dreaming about planting your own vineyard or starting a winery? Read this first
The cost of establishing a vineyard has never been higher, and then you have to sell the wine. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
- Huon Hooke
Message in a bottle: Eight wine labels with hidden meanings
Next time you’re invited to a dinner party, wow the guests with a beautiful bottle of wine and the story behind the label.
- Katie Spain
Are expensive wines worth the price?
From vineyard to restaurant table, there are many costs when it comes to producing a bottle of wine.
- Huon Hooke
Top 20 bright, fresh red wines for $20 or less
The best bargain reds to take to an Easter catch-up, a dinner party or a BYO restaurant.
- Katie Spain
Exit strategy: Meet the grape growers still battling China’s wine tariffs
In the heart of Australia’s wine-growing regions, China’s hefty trade strike has been a fatal blow for many vineyard owners and winegrape growers.
- Jessica Yun