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“I wouldn’t have minded if he’d become a priest – there were times in his life when I thought that was quite probable,” says John Kirk of his son Tim, “but this place, this vineyard, captured him.”

Why the ‘craziest’ idea this Australian winemaker ever had became a global sensation

Clonakilla founder and leading Australian scientist Dr John Kirk started making wines with his fourth son in a garage.

  • Stephen Lacey

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Castlemaine brewer Love Shack is getting creative with its fundraising after losing stock.

Where to drink, dine and spend to help hospitality reeling from bushfires

As farmers, winemakers and brewers take stock of what’s been lost, others are rallying to make it easy for people to spend in ways that help devastated businesses across Victoria.

  • Dani Valent
Wine consumption is declining both in Australia and across the globe.

How sober curious and Ozempic gave Aussie wines a Christmas hangover

If you’re sober curious, California sober or taking weight-loss drugs, you’re giving Australia’s winemakers a headache.

  • Colin Kruger
A by Arras Premium Cuvee Rosé NV is “astoundingly good value”.

Aussie sparkling rosé is the best in the world – and one state punches way above its weight

Move over France. The popularity of Australian sparkling rosé is surging. Here are five to try, including a Tassie wonder that is astoundingly great value.

  • Katie Spain
Vigneron Sarah Collingwood in her Four Winds Vineyard in Canberra. 

The most wanted wine in Australia is by a small producer you haven’t even heard of yet

The Melbourne Royal Wine Awards uncovered some excellent new wines by some little-known winemakers. Here’s the pick of the bunch.

  • Katie Spain
Workers pick grapes at a vineyard in Maidstone, UK.

English wines are set to take over from French and Australian, scientists say

Rising temperatures are set to make traditional wine regions unsuitable for production and places not known for wine could squeeze out today’s leaders.

  • Marc Walker
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Dreaming about planting your own vineyard or starting a winery? Read this first

The cost of establishing a vineyard has never been higher, and then you have to sell the wine. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

  • Huon Hooke
WineWolf Foundation label is an ode to Dutch vinologist Lotte Wolf.

Message in a bottle: Eight wine labels with hidden meanings

Next time you’re invited to a dinner party, wow the guests with a beautiful bottle of wine and the story behind the label.

  • Katie Spain

Are expensive wines worth the price?

From vineyard to restaurant table, there are many costs when it comes to producing a bottle of wine.

  • Huon Hooke
There are plenty of bright, affordable red wines to be had right now – and some are great chilled.

Top 20 bright, fresh red wines for $20 or less

The best bargain reds to take to an Easter catch-up, a dinner party or a BYO restaurant.

  • Katie Spain