(Image: Nicolas Peterkin – L.A.S Vino | www.facebook.com/LASVINO/) L.A.S Vino by Nicolas Peterkin 2024 Winemaker of the Year. Ray Jordan .W.A. Wine Review 2023 Halliday Wine Companion – Dark Horse Winery of the year Australian Financial Review ‘Drinks that break rules, defy expectations, revive lost ideas. Blending grapes that have never before been inside the same bottle and combining flavours and techniques in … Read More
(Image: William Downie – William Downie Wines | www.williamdownie.com.au) About William Downie represents the pinnacle of minimal intervention, site-specific pinot noir in Australia. No one has done more work in the vineyard than he has, spending his days meticulously caring for his home and leased vineyards, as well as seeking out the best sites for … Read More
(Image: Nick Farr – Farr Rising / Credit: Kristoffer Paulsen www.decanter.com) The Real Review Winery of the Year Australia 2025 – By Farr ‘Wine by Farr is a stellar producer of complex pinot noirs and beautiful chardonnays, proudly family owned and managed, and strongly vineyard focused. Its wines are all estate grown and made at … Read More
(Image: Kientzler Vineyard | www.vintageandvine.com/producers/alsace/andre-kientzler) Kientzler The fabled terraces of Geisberg, the third smallest of Alsace’s 51 Grand Crus Kientzler Alsace, France. Established: 1866 Appellations: AOC Alsace Proprietor: Kientzler Family Winemaker: Thierry Kientzler Wine Making Overview: Seeking purity and minerality in all wines. A mixture of both spontaneous and inoculated fermentation (usually without malolactic) in stainless … Read More
(Image: Mader | www.vintageandvine.com/producers/alsace/jean-luc-mader) Mader The Eglise Fortifiée de Hunawihr stands atop the village of Hunawihr, with the Grand Cru of Rosacker covering much of the vineyard land immediately behind the village. On the first ridge to the right lies Muhlforst, while at top left Helfant rises from the top of Rosacker up to the … Read More
(Image: Trimbach | www.vintageandvine.com/producers/alsace/trimbach) Trimbach The Geisberg Grand Cru in the foreground, with the remains of the Château de Grand-Ribeaupierre and the smaller Château de Petit-Ribeaupierre overlooking the town of Ribeauvillé. Trimbach Alsace, France. Established: 1626 Appellations: AOC Alsace Proprietor: Trimbach Family Winemaker: Pierre Trimbach Wine Making Overview: Hand harvest and sorting, whole bunch pressed … Read More
(Image: Damon & Maddy Koerner – Koerner Wine / www.koernerwine.com.au) About ‘We are a family run business led by Damon and Maddy Koerner, dedicated to crafting wines that showcase the unique characteristics of the Clare Valley and Adelaide Hills. Damon is the Viticulturist and Winemaker, focusing on fruit quality, transparent practices, and producing wines that … Read More
(Image: Owen Latta – Eastern Peake – www.easternpeake.com.au) 2025 Young Gun of Wine Winner – Owen Latta “At the 19th Annual Young Gun of Wine Awards, the Young Gun of Wine trophy goes to Owen Latta of Eastern Peake and Latta Wines. Since 2007, we’ve scoured the country for the best emerging talent, always … Read More
(Image: Gareth & Rainbo Belton – Gentle Folk Wines / www.gentlefolk.com.au) 2025 Rising Star of the Year winner- The Real Review https://youtu.be/w8mIuKzVErQ?si=QHt4sYITbSV2O9-4 About “Prior to winegrowing, we were both marine scientists, specialising in phycology (the study of marine plants). In our PhD studies (at different universities), we studied the biodiversity of different seaweed groups and how … Read More
(Image: Stephen Pannell – Protero / Instagram @scpannell) About ‘Be Brave Wines produced from a place that has weathered the extremes of nature amongst the Adelaide Hills. Home to a unique style of Nebbiolo, the Protero vineyard tells the story of survival with Stephen and Fiona purchasing the property in late December 2019, and within days, battling … Read More
