In The Press
The death of Hazel Murphy
As reported by Wine Australia, "It is with deep and profound sadness that we report the death of Hazel Murphy AM in the UK on 31 December 2019. Hazel was a great friend to the Australian grape and wine sector as a whole and a very dear friend to...
Penfolds Grange set sells for a record $372,800
Monday 16 December. A set of Penfolds Grange from 1951 to 2015 has just been sold for $372,800* in the Langton’s Rewards of Patience Auction, a world record amount. View Auctions. The auction closed at 7pm last night, and the complete set of 65...
C31 – The Cellar Door – Wild Duck Creek Estate & Curly Flat
In this week's episode on Channel 31, (Season 3, Episode 5), The Cellar Door visits the hidden gem of Victoria, the Heathcote wine region, during the beginning of harvest in the Autumn of 2019. First, our host Lauren Lee Innis-Youren takes a trip...
2019 Wine Communicator Awards winners
Winners of the annual Wine Communicator Awards were announced to a full house at Handpicked Cellar Door, Chippendale, Sydney on Wednesday night. With Samantha Payne as our MC, the vibe in the room was electric. The Barossa Grape & Wine...
‘Did-Juno’ about Juno?
The annual 2019 James Halliday Top 100 in The Weekend Australian features the introduction of Juno, the new voice-powered virtual wine assistant. Juno works by navigating consumers through James’ Top 100 wines and presenting his reviews on their...
James Halliday’s unmatched wine knowledge powers Juno
“Hey Juno, what’s the best Shiraz under $35 from the Barossa?,’’ you'll ask your smartphone. “Here is a lovely Hentley Farm Wines shiraz from the Barossa Valley. Rated 96, Price $27.’’ That’s not scene from a sci-fi future, it’s here now with...
C31 – The Cellar Door – Yarra Yering & Sedona Estate
In this episode on Channel 31, The Cellar Door visits the always impressive Yarra Valley and wider region right in the middle of the Autumn of 2019 (Season 3, Episode 5). First, Clare pays a visit to the highly regarded Yarra Yering and talks with...
The State of Play for Australian wine in 2019
The global wine market is under pressure due to increased competition and declining demand, but Australia is well-positioned relative to other wine producers in its four largest markets, according to Wine Australia’s latest State of Play report....
2019 James Halliday Grenache Challenge Winner
Thistledown Wines 2018 Sands of Time Single Vineyard Grenache McLaren Vale has won the third annual James Halliday Grenache Challenge. The wine took out the challenge title with top gold at 97 points. The James Halliday Grenache Challenge gathered...
The 2020 Halliday Wine Companion Award Winners
As the Australian wine industry grows stronger, savvier and more successful with each passing year. The selection of top performers ahead is a testament to this country’s diverse regions and producers. It's the moment you've been waiting for all...
The death of Hazel Murphy
As reported by Wine Australia, "It is with deep and profound sadness that we report the death of Hazel Murphy AM in the UK on 31 December 2019. Hazel was a great friend to the Australian grape and wine sector as a whole and a very dear friend to many. She will be very...
Penfolds Grange set sells for a record $372,800
Monday 16 December. A set of Penfolds Grange from 1951 to 2015 has just been sold for $372,800* in the Langton’s Rewards of Patience Auction, a world record amount. View Auctions. The auction closed at 7pm last night, and the complete set of 65 vintages was purchased...
C31 – The Cellar Door – Wild Duck Creek Estate & Curly Flat
In this week's episode on Channel 31, (Season 3, Episode 5), The Cellar Door visits the hidden gem of Victoria, the Heathcote wine region, during the beginning of harvest in the Autumn of 2019. First, our host Lauren Lee Innis-Youren takes a trip to visit some old...
2019 Wine Communicator Awards winners
Winners of the annual Wine Communicator Awards were announced to a full house at Handpicked Cellar Door, Chippendale, Sydney on Wednesday night. With Samantha Payne as our MC, the vibe in the room was electric. The Barossa Grape & Wine Association will need to pay...
‘Did-Juno’ about Juno?
The annual 2019 James Halliday Top 100 in The Weekend Australian features the introduction of Juno, the new voice-powered virtual wine assistant. Juno works by navigating consumers through James’ Top 100 wines and presenting his reviews on their mobile and Google Home...
James Halliday’s unmatched wine knowledge powers Juno
“Hey Juno, what’s the best Shiraz under $35 from the Barossa?,’’ you'll ask your smartphone. “Here is a lovely Hentley Farm Wines shiraz from the Barossa Valley. Rated 96, Price $27.’’ That’s not scene from a sci-fi future, it’s here now with Halliday’s Top 100 able...
C31 – The Cellar Door – Yarra Yering & Sedona Estate
In this episode on Channel 31, The Cellar Door visits the always impressive Yarra Valley and wider region right in the middle of the Autumn of 2019 (Season 3, Episode 5). First, Clare pays a visit to the highly regarded Yarra Yering and talks with Sarah and the team...
The State of Play for Australian wine in 2019
The global wine market is under pressure due to increased competition and declining demand, but Australia is well-positioned relative to other wine producers in its four largest markets, according to Wine Australia’s latest State of Play report. Global market...
2019 James Halliday Grenache Challenge Winner
Thistledown Wines 2018 Sands of Time Single Vineyard Grenache McLaren Vale has won the third annual James Halliday Grenache Challenge. The wine took out the challenge title with top gold at 97 points. The James Halliday Grenache Challenge gathered varietal Grenache...
The 2020 Halliday Wine Companion Award Winners
As the Australian wine industry grows stronger, savvier and more successful with each passing year. The selection of top performers ahead is a testament to this country’s diverse regions and producers. It's the moment you've been waiting for all year long - the...