(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
(Image: Irrewarra Vineyard | www.irrewarravineyard.com.au) About The vineyard is located in the heart of the Western District Farming country, approximately 150 kilometers south-west of Melbourne. Think dairy, beef, sheep, wheat, hay and forestry production. Irrewarra is surrounded by in land lakes and volcanic plains. It is a diverse and beautiful landscape that relies on … Read More
(Image: Rachel and Tim – Fearon Wines | www.fearonwines.com.au) About Small-batch wines grown and made by hand in the Ferguson Valley and Geographe wine region, Western Australia. Our Story We’re Tim and Rachel – a winemaker and a wine sampler. After years living in Margaret River, we took a leap of faith and purchased … Read More
(Image: Dave Fletcher – Fletcher Wines | www.jamesmorgan.com.au) About For the Wines “I consider myself lucky to be making wines in the Langhe and even luckier that I have no legacy to follow. It’s led to a freedom to play and deconstruct tradition, all in an attempt to start afresh without any boundaries. I’m on a … Read More
(Image: Stephen Pannell – Protero | Instagram @scpannell) The Real Review: 2026 Australian Vigneron of the Year: Stephen Pannell 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 … Read More
(Image: Owen Latta – Latta Vino | www.lattavino.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
