Launched in South Australia to critical acclaim in April 2005, WBM – Australia’s Wine Business Magazine is the publication for the Australian wine industry with readers throughout the world. Published bimonthly and available in print and digital, WBM covers the issues that matter. Now celebrating 20 years in print!
The Week That Was stops the wine industry with news and views about the hot issues. Industry news – but not as you know it – TWTW is the little sister to our beautiful magazine WBM – Australia’s Wine Business Magazine. Sign up, pour yourself a Bobo cordial and stay informed about this wonderful industry in 18 easy minutes. Read by the who’s who of wine in Australia and around the world. Now in its 19th vintage, TWTW is supported by the best wine suppliers.
Wirra Wirra Church Block McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot 2023 scores 92 points from Tyson Stelzer in WBM. “The cool 2023 season has drawn out detail and focus in Cabernet Sauvignon, true to Church Block’s mandate of upholding varietal cues and structure. This is one for the ages, with concentrated blackcurrant fruit and dark chocolate oak united on a strong, fine framework of enduring tannins. A bargain cellaring special.” $25. @wirrawirrawines @mclaren_vale #WirraWirra #McLarenVale #92 ❤️
Gemtree cellar door in McLaren Vale closes suddenly. “Due to the extraordinarily difficult wine industry challenges at present, we have made the tough decision to close the Gemtree tasting room.” - Randall Wine Group. Story on the WBM website. #McLarenVale #wine
The work of a 10 year project costing $30 million unveiled in Lyndoch. #barossa #wine #art #luxury The grand opening of 1837 Barossa estate is happening this weekend. Story on the site. @1837barossa
Mecklen Barossa Valley Old Vine Grenache 2023 scores 92 points from Tyson Stelzer in WBM. “From the personal vineyards of the talented Bernard Hickin (retired Jacob’s Creek chief winemaker), this is the product of a small clutch of vines more than 100 years of age in the Cockatoo Valley. It’s been sensitively matured in old French oak barrels, providing texture and fine-grained tannin structure while upholding the juicy berry fruits that characterise Grenache.” $40. @mecklenwinesbarossa @barossawines #OldVine #Grenache #BarossaValley ☺️🙌
The wine industry will survive, and we will find ways to make wine ‘interesting’ to a range of consumers,” says Larry Lockshin on the future of the wine industry in the latest edition of WBM. Click the link in our bio to subscribe. #Wine #Future #Australia
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