Journal

The Journal is our primary record, reviews and release notes designed to endure beyond the news cycle. We follow producers and regions over time, tracing the through-line between vineyard, vintage, and reputation. This is not a stream of scores. It is a curated archive for readers who want context, provenance, and the long view.

2026 Bowen Estate Tasting
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2026 Bowen Estate Tasting

Bowen Estate celebrates 50 vintages in 2026, with its Coonawarra wines continuing to deliver exceptional quality, authenticity and cellar-worthiness.

Vasse Felix IWSC Presentation
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Vasse Felix IWSC Presentation

Vasse Felix Tom Cullity – heirloom Margaret River Cabernet, exceptional vineyard heritage, and Virginia Willcock’s pursuit of classical precision, detail and regional expression.

Morris
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Morris

Morris CHM Durif, a remarkable history of Rutherglen, four generations of family commitment, and the enduring potential of one of Australia’s most distinctive varieties.

Yangarra
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Yangarra

The latest Yangarra releases, a highwater mark for High Sands Grenache, boundary-pushing Rhône varieties, and powerful, cellar-worthy McLaren Vale Shiraz.

2024 Penfolds Special Shiraz Release
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2024 Penfolds Special Shiraz Release

The 2024 Penfolds Special Shiraz celebrates 75 years of Grange with a distinctive multi-regional blend that pays homage to its iconic sibling while delivering a generous, beautifully structured expression in its own right.

Howard Park Tasting – November 2025
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Howard Park Tasting – November 2025

Howard Park’s latest releases showcase the diversity of Western Australian wine, from expressive Great Southern to refined Margaret River wines, with purity, regional character and excellent ageing potential.

 2023 Seppeltsfield Release
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 2023 Seppeltsfield Release

Seppeltsfield’s rich Barossa heritage and spirit of innovation come together in distinctive wines that express the character, history and individuality of the region’s celebrated vineyards.

1925 Seppeltsfield Para Vintage Tawny
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1925 Seppeltsfield Para Vintage Tawny

Seppeltsfield’s century-old tradition of maturation culminates in the 1925 Para Vintage Tawny, a remarkable living expression of Barossa history, ambition and winemaking heritage.

V25 Seppeltsfield ‘Village Collection’ Releases 
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V25 Seppeltsfield ‘Village Collection’ Releases 

The Seppeltsfield ‘Village Collection’ releases are a portfolio of fresh youthful wines which offer fruit definition and ample juicy flavours. Sourced from high quality vineyard sites around primarily the Barossa region and Clare Valley (Watervale Riesling), the attention to detail combined with a glorious growing season results in a range of very useful early drinking […]

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