Review
2023 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon
An enduring benchmark of Australian Cabernet – pedigree, provenance, and the quiet confidence of a First Growth.
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
Cullen Tasting
Cullen Tasting, November 2025 – a biodynamic continuum of place, philosophy, and the evolving language of Margaret River.
Story
40th International Chardonnay tasting
Australia’s finest Chardonnays in global company – regional identity, blind tasting insight, and Margaret River’s defining signature.
Release Notes
2026 Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Release
A close reading of 2026 Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Release – purity of site, patient élevage, and Margaret River precision.
Release Notes
2025 Moss Wood Release
The classic 2022 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon is the estate’s 50th anniversary release.
Story
2022 Cullen Diana Madeline
The 2022 Cullen Diana Madeline – biodynamic conviction, meticulous viticulture, and an enduring expression of Wilyabrup that stands among Australia's First Growths.
Release Notes
2026 Cullen Release
The 2026 Cullen release – biodynamic conviction, lunar rhythms, and the profound connection between land, season, and winemaking artistry.
Release Notes
2026 Hewitson Release
Hewitson 2022 Barossa releases – old-vine intensity, Rhône-Claret hybridity, and a deepening dialogue between structure and generosity.
Release Notes
2025 Hewitson Release
The 2025 Hewitson release – Barossa Shiraz through the lens of vineyard character, elegance, and contemporary restraint.
