Vasse Felix DHJ1 Margaret River Chardonnay 2023 scores 96 points from Tyson Stelzer in WBM. “A beautifully cool and elegant take on Margaret River gin gin clone Chardonnay, a unique style that captures a cool site in the cool 2023 season. A crystalline, vibrant acid profile holds tension of lemon and lime, even after full malolactic fermentation. I love its brightness, energy and purity, all the more articulate in the absence of new oak. A unique and exciting Margaret River Chardonnay.” $75. @vassefelixwines @margaretriver.wine #beautifully #cool #elegant 🙌🙌

Skillogalee D Block Clare Valley Grenache 2024 scores 95 points from Tyson Stelzer in WBM. “From vines of more than 50 years of age at a lofty elevation of 462m, just 50 dozen bottles represent a benchmark Clare Grenache of fragrant lift, fine-boned structure and vibrant elegance. I love the way this cool site elevates the tangy strawberry and raspberry fruits of Grenache and heightens its rose hip aromatics, making for a wine of class and distinction.” $85. @skillogalee @clarevalleywineandgrape #structure #vibrant #elegance #Grenache #ClareValley ❤️

Kaesler The Fave Barossa Valley Grenache 2023 scores 95 points from Tyson Stelzer in WBM. “From the favourite Grenache vineyard of the estate, planted in 1930, this is a vintage that captures the lifted fragrance of a cool season, heightened by the spice of whole bunch fermentation. I love its tangy core of red berries and the fine-grained texture created by careful treatment: wild fermentation, punching down, pumping over and long skin contact. The result takes Kaesler to new heights of eloquence and sophistication.” $60. @kaeslerwine @barossawines #eloquence #sophistication 🙌❤️

For 30 years Richard van Ruth has sold wine, marketed it, moved it, reimagined it, and yes - at times - messed it up. In the latest issue of WBM - Australia’s Wine Business Magazine Richard shares 30 Learnings in 30 Years in the Wine Industry. “Having the best talent in the game can quickly result in dysfunction unless your culture brings the best out in everyone - not just the loudest voices.” @richardvanruth #winebusiness #wineindustry #wine #sales #marketing