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Free for all Guide to our old-vines coverage

4 June 2026 In advance of the 2026 Old Vine Conference on June 8, we’re republishing this overview of our old-vines coverage, now updated to reflect all we’ve published on...

Julian Leidy Thursday 4 June 2026 • 1 min read

Tom Barry, Erni Loosen and Sam Barry in the Spring Farm vineyard, Clare Valley.

Tasting articles Wolta Wolta Clare Valley Riesling – a vertical tasting

A collaboration between an iconic Australian producer and a legendary Mosel winemaker proves its worth. Andy reviews a series of excellent wines – including a brand-new release. Above, Tom Barry...

Andy Howard MW Tuesday 19 May 2026 • 2 min read

Mission Blind Tasting Blind tasting, part 9 – Riesling

How to identify this characterful variety in its various guises, from Germany and elsewhere. Today’s lesson is devoted to one of the wine world’s most cherished varieties: Riesling. It’s also...

Samantha Cole-Johnson Thursday 14 May 2026 • 14 min read

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Book reviews

Australian wine – book reviews

Three essential additions to the literature on Australian wine. (Also see How to Drink Australian, reviewed in September). Alternative Reality...

Wines of the week

Yangarra, King's Wood Shiraz 2020 McLaren Vale

Bedazzled by choice, Jancis tries to pick a plum from Yangarra's brilliant range of organic wines from Rhône grape varieties...

People tasting wine at the Cullen Chardonnay tasting

Tasting articles

Scrutinising Chardonnay

Reporting on the 'world's best white' from Margaret River, including the 38th edition of the benchmark Chardonnay tasting held at...

Tasting articles

Australian Grenache on the move

A collection of tasting notes that reinforce the story Max told earlier this year in his article on the next...

Discounted wine boxes at Liquorland in Australia

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Australia pickled

Has the downturn in Australian wine exports yielded bargains by the score? It has certainly resulted in massive discounts in...

Peter and Duncan Lloyd tasting at Coriole, their winery in McLaren Vale

Tasting articles

McLaren Vale's alternative reality

A hotbed of varietal diversity in South Australia. Above, Peter and Duncan Lloyd at Coriole, where nearly half the vineyards...

Brokenwood New Brokenwood cellar door announcement Nov 2017 Photo by Chris Elfes (Elfes Images)

Tasting articles

Don't overlook Australia!

Some of Australia’s best bottles selected by two British enthusiasts. Both chose wines from Brokenwood in the Hunter Valley. Above...

Bottle of Heirloom Pinot Noir with wine glass

Wines of the week

Heirloom Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills

The rarest of them all: bargain Pinot Noir. From AU$26.24, $21.99, £19.41, 229.90 Norwegian kroner, 3,800 Japanese yen, €24.90, SG$45...

Tasting articles

Beyond Bordeaux – 2023 releases

A hard-nosed assessment of the Bordeaux trade's current attempt to widen its portfolio outside the Gironde. Above, Zuccardi's Finca Canal...

Tasting articles

The other Jane Eyre

A successful hairdresser turned transhemispherical Pinot producer. This Jane Eyre is no novelist but the Melbourne-born third and last element...

Book reviews

Book review – How to Drink Australian

A terrifically refreshing, thoughtful and comprehensive book on Australian wine from two celebrated American sommeliers and a team of on-the-ground...