Wine
20 sparkling and champagnes
James Halliday Six of Australia’s eight best sparkling wines are from Tasmania. Of the remaining two, one is destined to move there.
20 reds over $25
James Halliday Shiraz from across the nation dominates the expensive reds bracket, although Grange takes top points (and price).
20 reds under $25
James Halliday Finally, some roses and pinot noirs are giving shiraz and cabernet sauvignon a run in the affordable bracket.
20 whites over $20
James Halliday Clare Valley loses its grip on the nation’s best rieslings while the Hunter Valley dominates semillon.
20 whites under $20
James Halliday Plenty of reislings and chardonnays among this year’s bargain whites, but a Pokolbin semillon takes the top points.
The ripe stuff
James Halliday It’s been a big year for Australian wine. And the only way is up.
A glass act
Ross Bilton A wine glass that doubles as a prop for impromptu impersonations of a famous detective. Who doesn’t want one of those?
The collectors
Max Allen It’s a big step to build a wine cellar. But then comes the fun part – filling it.
The vine changers
Sue Neales, Max Brearley They risked it all to live the dream – and don’t regret a thing.
Wine knows no gender
Max Brearley One of Margaret River’s leading female winemakers says she only wants to compete with the best.
Roll out the barrel
Here’s a toast to Shaun Gibson’s well-toasted barrels, which help elevate some Barossa wines to greatness.
A glass act
Ross Bilton A wine glass that doubles as a prop for impromptu impersonations of a famous detective. Who doesn’t want one of those?
Australia’s best affordable wines
Fancy a glass of the finest affordable wine tonight? This sneak peek into James Halliday’s 2016 Top 100 has the tips.
Plastered in Paris
Frank Wilden It would be sacrilege not to indulge fully in the sublime atmosphere and offerings of Paris’s best wine bars.
Georgia in my wine
Max Allen Six Georgian winemakers, representing a tradition 8000 years old, are bringing their vinous passion to Australia.
wineWelcome to the free world
James Halliday Restrictions apply to what European winemakers can print on their labels. The Aussie industry is not so precious.
Women call the shots in Truvee
Eli Greenblat Treasury Wine Estates cobbled together a team of female staff to fashion a new wine aimed directly at women.
That sense of summer
FRANK WILDEN Sunny days and balmy evenings call for seafood, chips and the perfect accompaniment: Hunter Valley semillon.
Sparkling cuvee over jangling ice
STEPHEN BROOK Vranken-Pommery Monopole adds to its range a sweet champagne designed to be served on the rocks.
Next generation gets the blues
MAX ALLEN So. Blue wine is a thing now. Really. Pop down to your local Liquorland if you don’t believe me.
