Monday 13 July 2026 in News, Winemaking, Yarra Valley

Oakridge chief winemaker leaves the company

Oakridge chief winemaker David Bicknell has left the winery – owned by the Endeavour Group…
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Monday 13 July 2026 in Awards, News, Tasmania

Georgie awarded Vaughn Dell Scholarship

Tolpuddle vineyard manager Georgie Jacobs has won the inaugural $10,000 Vaughn Dell Scholarship.  The Tasmanian…
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Saturday 11 July 2026 in New Appointments, News, Winemaking

Pivotal moment for Adelaide Hills family winery

Adelaide Hills boutique wine producer Anvers Wines has appointed Matthew Keoghan to oversee winemaking, production…
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Saturday 11 July 2026 in Letter, Marketing, News

Aussie wine marketing campaign ‘has no soul’

A WBM reader responds to the Wine Australia marketing campaign – 'We Make A Wine…
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China

Chinese wine buyers savour South Australia

A group of 11 influential importers and buyers from China and Hong Kong visited South…
Exports

The opportunity in Japan for Australian wine

Australia has a relatively low share of the Japanese wine market compared to other markets…
Canada

Canada and Asia silver linings of wine exports crash

Australian wine exports fell by 14 percent to $2.28 billion and seven percent in volume…

Marketing

Letter

Aussie wine marketing campaign ‘has no soul’

A WBM reader responds to the Wine Australia marketing campaign – 'We Make A Wine…
Marketing

Pop goes the Poco Vino wine range

Poco Vino – the small-format bottles of wine launched by Australian Vintage Ltd (AVG) late…
Exports

Demand surges for premium Australian wine in Canada

Canada is emerging as a ray of sunshine for Australian wine exporters, with importers pointing…

Winemaking

McLaren Vale

Chapel Hill winemaker Michael Fragos departs

Chapel Hill chief winemaker Michael Fragos has left the business, Endeavour Group confirmed today. The…
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Wine industry mourns death of Sam Neill

The Australian and New Zealand wine industry is mourning the loss of Sam Neill OBE.…
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Oakridge chief winemaker leaves the company

Oakridge chief winemaker David Bicknell has left the winery – owned by the Endeavour Group…
Murray Street Greenock Marsanne Roussanne Viognier 2024 scores 94 points from Mike Bennie in WBM. “Evidently a Rhône-inspired blend and one that delivers on that promise with character. Dried apricot, citrus, honeysuckle and gentle spice mingle through a textured, granular palate. Richness is present but checked by lemony freshness and fine chalky grip. A layered, expressive white that offers both interest and long life cellaring in equal measure.” $50. @msvwine @barossawines @mikebennie101 #Greenock #MurrayStreet #layered #expressive
Australia’s 2026 winegrape crush fell to 1.27 million tonnes — its smallest since 2000 — but the reduced national crop did not result in stronger grape prices according to Wine Australia’s National Vintage Report 2026 released today. Full story on the WBM site. #Wine #Australia #v26
Murray Street Aria Barossa Valley 2022 scores 95 points from Mike Bennie in WBM. “Whoowee, this feels fancy. A polished and layered red showing dark berries, plum, baking spices and hints of dark chocolate and sweet turned earth. Richly flavoured but well composed with supple tannins threading through the fruit, spice and faintly minerally and smoky qualities here. There’s power and depth yet enough freshness to keep it all engaging and balanced. Serious stuff.” $125. @msvwine @barossawines @mikebennie101 #polished #layered #balanced ❤️
“My advice to anyone starting out in the wine industry is to not worry about the coin so much — and to focus on yourself and your wellbeing”, says Ben Glaetzer on wellbeing in the wine industry. The latest edition of WBM features an article on Ben’s secret to wellness and energy healing. @benglaetzer @glaetzerwines #Wellness #MentalHealth ❤️Click the link in our bio to get yourself a copy!
Rest in peace Sam Neill. Much loved in the wine industry.

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