As Coonawarra edges towards a resolution to its boundary dispute

Shiraz of varying styles and origin show real class at the 1996 National Wine Show of Australia

As the Springboks defeated England at Twickenham, South Africa and Australia fielded 100 wine apiece in the South African Airways Wine Shield in Capetown. On the numbers, Australia won. But, as in all wine judgings, opinions varies and often it’s more important to note styles than to award points

A long piece arguing that Australia’s successful mass production of many wine varieties won’t be replicated with pinot noir. This variety presents far more challenges and its successes are likely to be limited to the cooler southern extremities of the mainland and Tasmania

A snapshot of Australia’s wine industry, with a strong focus on the shift from independents to supermarkets in the retail sector

All too often show judges make a hash of the sparkling classes

Aussies make good wine. But we shouldn’t get too cocky. The old world is still the model for most great styles

Comments on the 1993 vintage

A small, wet 1993 vintage won’t help wine quality in Australia or New Zealand — and disease pressures will reduce yields just as export demand booms. This can only mean higher prices.