(Image: maidenii.com.au) Champion Australian Small Distiller 2026 Australian International Spirits Awards. “After the devastating start to the year where we lost our vermouthery in the Harcourt bushfires, each little win like this helps us keep on keeping on and drive us to make more vermouth for Australia (and the world!). “Our vermouths have always … Read More
(Image: Ryan O’Meara – Express Winemakers | www.expresswinemakers.com) About “Express Winemakers are about producing wines that are uniquely expressive of their origins. We currently lease and manage four small vineyards in the Mount Barker and Porongurup sub-regions of Western Australia’s Great Southern. We feel that the cool climate and ancient decomposed granite soils … 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 … Read More
(Image: Maddy and Damon Koerner – Koerner Wines | www.facebook.com/koernerwine) 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 … Read More
(Image: Arnold Holzer – Eschenhof-Holzer | www.eschenhof-holzer.at/en/) About The Eschenhof Holzer winery is located in Großriedenthal, in the Wagram wine region. Here the innovative wine maker, Arnold Holzer, draws on the unique bounty of nature, with a great deal of creativity, a distinctive style and a sense for delicious creations. The name “Eschenhof” … Read More
(Image: Istvan Balassa – Balassa Wine | @balassabor) About The boutique Balassa winery was established in 2005 by Istvan Balassa in the historic Tokaj wine region in Hungary. Right from the beginning, Istvan, a perfectionist, was determined to produce only the highest-quality wines possible by maximising the potential of each vintage. “It begins with growing … Read More
(Image: Cristina Geminiani – Fattoria Zerbina | www.jancisrobinson.com) Emilia-Romagna, Italy About Founded in 1966 by Vincenzo Geminiani and now led by his granddaughter Cristina Geminiani, Fattoria Zerbina stands at the forefront of Emilia-Romagna’s modern wine renaissance. Rooted in the hills of Marzeno, the estate has become a reference point for expressive, terroir-driven wines made … Read More
(Image: Le Fonti | www.fattorialefonti.it) Tuscany, Italy About Le Fonti is a small boutique winery producing about 40-50,000 bottles a year. Since 1994 Le Fonti has been in the hands of the Schmitt-Vitali family. From harvest to the final blend, they depend on family manpower and sophisticated taste. The Vineyards Le Fonti’s vineyards are … Read More
(Image: Bremley Vineyard | www.bremley.com.au) About Bremley Vineyard is the northern most vineyard in Tasmania’s Coal River Valley. Originally planted with 2 hectares of Chardonnay in the early 2000’s, the current custodians, James and Vanessa Bresnehan, have added Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc and Gamay to the mix. Since purchasing the property in 2008, James … Read More
(Image: Nick Farr – by Farr | Kristoffer Paulsen – The Real Review www.therealreview.com) The Real Review Winery of the Year Australia 2025 – Wine by Farr Vintage 2025 “When the excitement of vintage rolls around again for another year, there is sometimes an anticlimax initially, in seasons that start and stop for the … Read More
