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Wine Journal

Jim Barry: The Clare Valley Family Behind The Florita and The Armagh

The first qualified winemaker in Clare, three vineyards bought in 1964, 1977 and 1986, and a range from $23 Watervale Riesling to the $500 Armagh. What to drink and when.

Vincent Girardin: the man sold the house in 2012

Two Girardin labels sit side by side and they are not the same business. Six wines from $65 to $950, with drinking windows and who makes what.

Tropa Tequila: The Melbourne-Born Reposado in a Mushroom Bottle

A Melbourne idea made in the Jalisco highlands: 100% agave reposado, three months in oak, and a sculptural bottle with one of four caps chosen at random. What you get for $330.

Yalumba: Australia's Oldest Family Winery, and Where to Start in a Range of 96 Wines

Founded 1849, own cooperage, bush vines from 1889. How the three tiers fit together, which four bottles to open first, and what $22 to $450 buys you.

Bindi: The Macedon Ranges Estate That Put Density Before Volume

Seven hectares planted from 1988, farmed by one family. Which Bindi to open now, which to cellar for a decade, and where to start from $30.

Ruinart: The Oldest Champagne House, Now Poured by the Glass

Dalrymple Vineyards: How a Tasmanian Pinot Noir Became One of the World's 50 Best

Lucien Le Moine: The Beaune Micro-Négociant That Rewrote the Rules of Élevage

A hundred-odd barrels in a Beaune cellar, no racking, sulfur only at the end. Why collectors watch Lucien Le Moine — and four Premier and Grand Cru in stock.

Langmeil: The Barossa Estate Built Around the World's Oldest Shiraz Vines

Some of the world's oldest Shiraz vines survived floods, dereliction and a vine-pull era. The Barossa estate that saved them — and what to drink from $25.

La Gibryotte by Claude Dugat: An Affordable Way Into Cult Burgundy

Most people's first red Burgundy teaches the wrong lesson. Here's how La Gibryotte — the Dugat family's négociant label — opens the door to a cult Gevrey house.

Kusuda Wines: The Japanese Diplomat Who Became One of New Zealand's Great Vignerons

Kusuda sells out on allocation and collectors chase every vintage. Here's the story behind Martinborough's cult producer — and how its three wines differ.

Remembering Sam Neill: Two Paddocks & His Central Otago Pinot Noir Legacy

Felton Road: Why Central Otago's Most Famous Estate Gets Compared to Burgundy

Elderton Wines: The Barossa Estate Built on Vines Older Than the Winery Itself

Domaine Leflaive: Burgundy's Greatest White Wine Estate

Chablis Wine Guide

Chablis is Chardonnay — but tastes nothing like most Chardonnay you've had. This guide explains why, how the four classification levels work, and which 2023 Billaud-Simon bottles to buy right now.

When to Open Your Wine: A Practical Guide to Drinking Windows and Home Storage

Australian Shiraz vs French Syrah: Same Grape, Completely Different Personality

Australian Shiraz and French Syrah share the same grape, yet taste worlds apart. Discover how climate and winemaking shape each style — and explore two exceptional bottles to experience the differe...

Burgundy: Where Should You Start?

2022 Domaine de la VougeraieTerres de Famille Bourgogne Rouge Why This Wine Works So Well This isn’t just any Bourgogne Rouge — it comes from Domaine de la Vougeraie, a respected biodynamic produce...

Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 – A Landmark Vintage from Margaret River