2026 Bowen Estate Tasting
Bowen Estate celebrates 50 vintages in 2026, with its Coonawarra wines continuing to deliver exceptional quality, authenticity and cellar-worthiness.
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Bowen Estate celebrates 50 vintages in 2026, with its Coonawarra wines continuing to deliver exceptional quality, authenticity and cellar-worthiness.
Vasse Felix Tom Cullity – heirloom Margaret River Cabernet, exceptional vineyard heritage, and Virginia Willcock’s pursuit of classical precision, detail and regional expression.
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.
The latest Yangarra releases, a highwater mark for High Sands Grenache, boundary-pushing Rhône varieties, and powerful, cellar-worthy McLaren Vale Shiraz.
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’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.
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.
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.
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 […]