Australia

Free for all From workhorse to winemakers' darling. A shorter version of this article is published by the Financial Times . See also...

Wines of the week Shiraz was meant to be the star, but a humble Riesling stole the limelight. Available from $13.99, AU$22.99. Above, Mount...

Tasting articles Australia's latest star variety shines brightly. Above, Yangarra’s Peter Fraser (left) and Mike Lane (centre), who are responsible for Australia’s...

Tasting articles The complex story of a Chinese acquisition in Australia. Changyu is China’s biggest wine company, which makes it both substantial...

Tasting articles One of Australia's most glorious wine ranges will be released in May. The painting above is a visual interpretation of...

Wine news in 5 Plus a chance for a free educational trip to Bordeaux via Rauzan-Ségla and Curious Vines. A quick reminder that voting...

Tasting articles Cool wines from cool people in a cool climate. Plus some Tasmanian wines for good measure. See also Victoria –...

Don't quote me Can this southern Australian state compete with Burgundy for cool-climate wines with real personality and sense of place? See also...

Tasting articles A trio of sparkling wines, new winter whites and succulent reds, and a cache of not-to-miss great-value finds from our...

Don't quote me Brian Croser of Tapanappa in the Piccadilly Hills reports on an extraordinarily early – yet promising – harvest. Above, bins...

Tasting articles … and rewarding Tam and Jancis with heady verticals of Grange, Bin 389, Yattarna and a host of Special Bins...

Don't quote me Not many professional tastings but an unusual number of lunches. For logistical reasons I have to finish my diary a...

Travel tips A guide to drinking (and eating) well in the capital of Victoria (image © Carlton Wine Room). Melbourne has more...

Free for all Where else are young winemakers given a blind tasting of DRC wines each year? Above, this year's champ. It’s difficult...

Tasting articles Wines from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina and the US in the spotlight. Pictured above is Jean Smit –...

Tasting articles Beaujolais' famous grape finds a new home in Australia's cooler quarters. Above, a Gamay block at Lyons Will Estate in...