(Image: Etienne Bodet | www.beckywasserman.com) ETIENNE BODET About Etienne Bodet is the 5th generation of his family working on the beautiful Jurassic limestone terroirs they own in Montreuil-Bellay in Saumur where they have been producing both sparkling and still wines for more than a century. An accomplished oenologist in his own right Etienne has worked … Read More
(Image: Thibaud Boudignon | www.chaisdoeuvre.fr) THIBAUD BOUDIGNON About Thibaud Boudignon is one of the new young stars of the Loire Valley based in Savennieres. He also owns two small vineyards across the river on the south side of the Loire in the Anjou. Having worked with some of the great estates of Burgundy, Bordeaux, Loire … Read More
(Image: Claire and Sam Middleton – Mount Mary / www.mountmary.com.au) 2023 Vintage Report ‘The start of the 2023 growing season brought above-average rainfall in both November and December, challenging the critical flowering and fruit set stage of berry development. Cold, wet, and windy conditions are never ideal for flowering, often resulting in bunches with … Read More
(Image: Stephen Pannell – Koomilya / www.pannell.com.au) About Wines that reflect location, accent and the seasons of each vintage, Koomilya is a faithful record of what has passed and still endures. Producing single site wines, the established vineyard was named after a mid-19th century lugger that traversed between South Australia and the then emerging state of … Read More
(Image: Rieslingfreak / www.facebook.com/rieslingfreak) 2025 Vintage Notes The lead up to the 2025 vintage was notable for 2024 being the driest year on record in South Australia, as well as being the third-warmest year since records began in 1838. With little rain to speak of it was clear that the 2025 vintage would demand … 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: Butcher’s Hill, Richmond – Pooley Wines / www.pooleywines.com.au) Winner 2023 Halliday Wine Companion Winery of the Year “Tucked into a bend of the meandering Coal River, there is a deep spirit about the quaint Cooinda Vale vineyard, still the source of Pooley’s finest wines. To winemaker Anna Pooley, sense of … Read More
(Image: Ron Laughton and Emily McNally – Jasper Hill | www.jasperhill.com.au) 2025 Release “My parents, Ron and Elva, purchased two young vineyards in the late 1970s. Planted in 1975, they became known as Emily’s Paddock and Georgia’s Paddock, named after my sister and I, and produced their first vintage in 1982. While our 50th … Read More
(Image: Villa Raiano | www.smallstorymerchants.com.au/villa-raiano) Campania, Italy About The vineyard spans over 20 hectares, all organically farmed and divided among various vineyard sites that benefit from volcanic soils and diverse microclimates. Their approach emphasizes sustainability and respect for tradition, incorporating modern techniques to enhance the natural characteristics of the grapes. Villa Raiano’s cellar … 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
