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Protests in France, Domaine Sigalas acquisition, Vinarchy to cull wine brands
Plus an early harvest for ice wine in Germany, and the oldest vine in the world. Above, Domaine Sigalas vineyard (image courtesy of the domaine). As you can see [if...
Samantha Cole-Johnson
Friday 28 November 2025
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d’Arenberg, The High Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 McLaren Vale
There’s nothing commercial about this old-vine, organically farmed Cabernet from a family-run winery except perhaps its price. From £15, $19.99. With their distinctive red-stripe branding, the wines from d’Arenberg in...
Andy Howard MW
Friday 7 November 2025
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This entry to our 2023 wine writing competition, by wine writer Nimmi Malhotra, is about her uncle and wine mentor...
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Breeding champion racehorses, running a wine empire across eight countries, in charge of 50 wine brands, waking-up the wine industry...
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A growing American force's international output assessed. Vines at Yangarra in McLaren Vale are pictured above.
The Jackson family, led...
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The Young Gun awards shines a long-overdue spotlight on the vineyards and viticulturists behind Australia's best wines. Above, the Granjoux...
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A move away from oak pays off in fine, fragrant, complex and beautiful red Grenache wines. Above, Marco Cirillo pruning...
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In a string of La Niña vintages, 2021 hit the sweet spot for Pinot Noir in the high country north...
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Brian Croser of Tapanappa provides the sequel to his report on the nerve-wracking 2023 harvest. Above, the vines at Tapanappa...
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Brian Croser of Tapanappa has learned to expect the unexpected, but 2023 might take the cake … Above, the first...
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13 April 2023 Republished free today, in our Throwback Thursday series, this milestone report is the first time in Max...
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A Barossa gem, a cache of terrific wines from New South Wales and other finds. Above, new star Callum Powell...
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28 June 2023 The Old Vine Registry has just been launched! See this article for background.
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