Release Notes
2026 Giaconda Release
The 2026 Giaconda releases – twin 100-point masterpieces, flawless vineyard expression, and Rick Kinzbrunner at the height of his powers.
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.
Release Notes
2025 Giaconda Release
The 2025 Giaconda releases – exquisite vineyard expression, imaginative craftsmanship, and the enduring brilliance of Beechworth.
Release Notes
2024 Giaconda Release
The 2024 Giaconda releases – visionary vineyard stewardship, uncompromising craftsmanship, and benchmark expressions of Beechworth.
Release Notes
2023 Giaconda Release
The 2023 Giaconda collection – singular vineyard expression, uncompromising craftsmanship, and the continued ascent of one of Australia's greatest estates.
Release Notes
Jim Barry
The latest Jim Barry releases – classical Clare Valley Riesling precision, the enduring authority of The Armagh, and benchmark expressions built for the cellar.
Release Notes
Head Wines Grenache
Twenty years of Head Wines – world-class old-vine grenache, historic Barossa vineyards, and a relentless pursuit of purity and place.
Release Notes
Mount Langi Ghiran
The latest Mount Langi Ghiran releases – cool-climate Shiraz mastery, meticulous vineyard selection, and enduring expressions of the Grampians.
Release Notes
2026 Shaw + Smith Lenswood Vineyard and Balhannah Vineyard Release
The latest Shaw + Smith vineyard releases – refined cool-climate craftsmanship, site-driven precision, and wines that speak confidently of the Adelaide Hills.
Story
Vale Grenache artisan Peter Fraser
Remembering Peter Fraser – a pioneering force behind McLaren Vale Grenache, Yangarra’s rise to fine-wine prominence, and a lasting legacy of innovation, finesse and place.
