Australia’s Landmark Wines are a key component of our country’s fine wine narrative, every entry stands for something about the progress of Australian wine through the ages. This list is not definitive, but it reveals the overall pattern of development of fine Australian wine over the last 230 years.
As a component of The Australian Ark, Andrew Caillard MW has created a registry of the nation’s historic vineyards and a canon of key wines and vintages tracing back to 1792 that beautifully showcase the nation’s wine history which are now available to download.
To download see link in bio.
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Australia’s Landmark Vineyards are a key component of our country’s fine wine narrative and underpin many of our greatest wines.
As a component of The Australian Ark, Andrew Caillard MW has created a registry of the nation’s historic vineyards and a canon of key wines and vintages tracing back to 1792 that beautifully showcase the nation’s wine history which are now available to download.
To download see link in bio.
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The team review SOUMAH’s inaugural Mezzaluna Yarra Valley Reserve Nebbiolo 2022.
“Strong in heart and fine in delivery 95pts” – Jeni Port
“The wine is focused and has real direction. 94pts” – Ken Gargett
“One for the cellar. 93pts” – Tom Kline
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Every Australian winelover will surely be aware of just how much Penfolds love to release special wines, whether they have regional, varietal or historical significance. It would be fair to say that these wines won the trifecta. The first release in the Superblend series was from the 2018 vintage.
Who knows when we will see the third release in the series (well, no doubt Penfolds do, but they keep secrets far better than most intelligence services – looking at you, Pete H). The wines are basically two different versions of the same theme. They are high quality examples of the great Aussie red blend, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, a style with which Penfolds has extensive experience, perhaps even to the extent of making the wine considered by many to be the greatest ever Australian red, the famous 1962 Bin 60A.
Ken Gargett reviews the anticipated Penfolds Superblend release.
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Join our very own Cyndal Petty at the Tasting Australia Drinks Academy.
Alongside other industry stars, she will guide you through two immersive experiences - Aroma Bar and Secrets of the Sommelier - designed to deepen your appreciation of wine, flavour and pairing.
Expect hands-on tastings, expert insights and plenty of inspiration.
Industry stars including: Caitlyn Rees, Chayse Bertoncello, Alex Marchettli of Salopian Inn, Amelia Nolan of Alkina, Guy Palmer-Brown of Mighty Isle, Peter Edge of Dr Edge and Matilda Innes of Ottelia.
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Grampians Winemakers Shiraz The Barrique 2024
Each year, the Grampians winemakers pool together and blend their best Shiraz to send to auction at their annual Grampians Grape Escape wine festival. The ’24 Grampians Winemakers’ Shiraz is a wine to impress, not only because it is a rarity – just 300 bottles or one barrique’s worth are to be released – but it sings with a true Grampians Shiraz heart. Dark purple hues. Aromas of black pepper, anise, five spice, black berries and black cherry fruits produce a pure Grampians amalgam of dark fruits, spices and earth.
This is a wine with time on its side. It remains young and is still settling down, but the groundwork already laid is strong. A lovely, gentle peppery spiciness guides black fruits across the palate with earthy, briar, anise notes lurking below together with integrated oak. There’s an impressive intensity of flavour on show, real focus, wrapped in firm, fine tannins. Finishes fresh and alive with good length. Will age well.
Points: 95
RRP: $80-$100
Drink: 2026-2037
Dates and Times
Friday 1 May, 2026: 4pm-8.30pm
Saturday 2 May, 2026: 10am-5pm
Sunday 3 May, 2026: 10am-5pm
For more festival information visit: .au/festivalinfo/
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Tom Kline reviews the latest single vineyard release from Shaw + Smith.
From the Lenswood Pinot Noir, described as “seductive, velveteen, and alluring,” to the Lenswood Chardonnay, celebrated for its freshness, complexity, and precise definition—these wines showcase the finest vineyard expressions.
Read the full reviews online.
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The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) International Symposium is regarded as the marquee event in the global wine calendar. Launched in Oxford in 1982 and last hosted in Wiesbaden, Germany in 2023, the 11th International Symposium will see the event travel to Adelaide, South Australia. The host of the 2027 event is the South Australian Government with support from Wine Australia.
The event is organised by the Institute of Masters of Wine. The IMW’s mission is to foster excellence, interaction and learning across all sectors of the global wine community. As well as running the MW study programme, the IMW programme of worldwide events offers unparalleled opportunities to taste and learn.
These tastings and seminars, including the international symposium, are open for anyone to attend – you don’t have to be a Master of Wine to join in.
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This week's Cellar Favorites are the 2024 Giaconda Whites. Click the link in our bio to see what Angus Hughson thought about these wines on Vinous now.
Thunderstone is a new venture from Tony Davis and Redmond Sweeny. This union of two mates, sometimes known under the banner of Snake & Herring, is united by a shared passion for land, grape, and the boundless potential of the Great Southern.
Rooted in Tony’s backyard of Porongurup and enriched by Redmond’s deep knowledge of the region. In the Porongurup Ranges, the Wishart family have farmed the land for three generations, now in the care of young Laura Wishart, this vineyard forms the foundation for the three inaugural releases.
Thunderstone marks a progressive step into the future of Western Australia’s southern lands — a journey long in the making, now finally realised.
Shanteh’s reviews on the Thunderstone release now live.
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Bordeaux En Primeur tastings - Sydney style
Words by Andrew Caillard MW and Angus Hughson now live on The Vintage Journal.
Link in bio.
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Esilio’s estate vineyard sits between the Barossa and the Adelaide Hills, up into the rolling foothills of the One Tree Hill and Uleybury districts north-east of Adelaide.
No mistaking this one: classic Cabernet Sauvignon aromas of fleshy black currant with extras, crushed black pepper, mocha, slow-braised meaty sauce notes, and a waft of kitchen herb garden elemets like rosemary, sage and mint.
The totality of the bouquet merges into the palate as well, almost perfumed and spicy, the palate structure gentle and supportive. Plenty to like at this price point, drinking well now, and will rock a good osso buco. 92pts – Tony Love
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