The use of cork (crafted from the bark of a specific type of oak tree, Quercus suber) placed inside the neck of the wine bottle is a 350-year-old technology. This alone should be a reason to question ...

Jeni Port recently visited the Grampians to celebrate 40 years of Mount Langi Ghiran's Langi Shiraz. The birth year of the ...

In regard to cellar doors, you can't visit the Grampians without stopping by Grampians Estate, Mount Langi Ghiran and ...

Tasmania is renowned for its world-class chardonnay, pinot noir and sparkling wines, but what about shiraz and syrah? The ...

The majority of these are cabernet sauvignon–dominant, with lesser amounts of merlot, cabernet franc and petit verdot – but always some; these are informally called Left Bank, meaning they come from ...

The Grampians wine region features close to 20 wineries and cellar doors, including Australian icon wineries like Seppelt and Best's Wines. The two have operated since the mid-1800s, which makes the ...

Wine education is never-ending, no matter where you are on the journey. Delve into topics including tasting, cellaring and ...

Join Halliday Wine Companion and Australia’s First Families of Wine for a six-part TV series showcasing some of Australia’s ...

With lockdown rules relaxing, Australians are keen to get on the road – and the wine regions here make for attractive ...

Each year, James Halliday tastes thousands of wines for the annual Companion. Here he reveals his tasting methods and the ...