Contadi Castaldi

Born from the bold vision of Vittorio Moretti (also founder of Bellavista) in the late ’80s, this exciting new Franciacorta to Australia is a project designed to dance the delicate balance of all the light and shade that comes from within this tiny region. Aptly named for the contadi (fertile lands) and the castaldi (who […]

Sir Paz Estate

Sir Paz is the highest single estate in Yarra Ranges, with 30 acres of vineyards averaging around 290m altitude on the nutrient-rich, red volcanic soils of the Upper Yarra. The vineyards came into being in 1997 when John Zapris took action to honour a promise to his father, who had made wine in their homeland […]

Taylor Ferguson

With a history dating back to 1892, Taylor Ferguson has been in the business of growing grapes, making, bottling and marketing wine for well over 100 years. The wines are crafted for balance and personality, an art perfected over time by what remains a passionate, family-owned and run company. The core Taylor Ferguson estate vineyards […]

Champagne P. Vallée

Petite Vallée is a a collaboration between long-term friends, Bruno Bolfo of Vallepicciola and the house of Forget-Brimont. A new Champagne line (celebrating 25 years at Vallepicciola) produced at an old estate, the name is the French translation of ‘Vallepicciola’.   The fruit is sourced from estate vines in the Mongagne de Reims area, plus […]

Marchand & Burch

In 1990 Jeff Burch crossed paths with Pascal Marchand in the cellars of Domaine Comte Armand in Pommard. A fast friendship quickly formed, with passion for Pinot Noir as its foundation. A decade later they embraced the possibilities of a unique collaboration, and began the Marchand & Burch Collection. At the core of Marchand & […]

Madfish

For MadFish founder, Jeff Burch, it was the incredible surf and gorgeous coastline that first drew him to the South West.  The stunning surroundings paired with the accompanying laidback lifestyle is what inspired the Burch family when first launching MadFish wines. Over the years, the dedicated winery and vineyard teams have taken this vision and […]

Bellussi Prosecco

In 1993, Enrico Martellozzo and his winemaking father Paolo took control of a historic site in the commune of Valdobbiadene. They named it Bellussi, a moniker derived from the bellussare pruning method which is commonly used in the DOCG.  A decades-long expansion, restoring vineyards and establishing one of the most impressive wineries in the Prosecco […]

Howard Park

Encompassing a 30-year history and overseen by two generations of the Burch family, Howard Park has vineyards in Western Australia’s premier grape-growing regions of Margaret River and the Great Southern. The flagship Abercrombie Cabernet Sauvignon also has the highest three-merit rating on the Real Review. Howard Park is helmed by Jeff and Amy Burch, who […]

Pierre deville

The complete sparkling brut in the appealing French style, Pierre Deville is balanced by crisp but gentle acid – an approachable wine that’s fresh and clean, showing good length. A wine for all occasions and a variety of foods, hors d’ouvres and cheese, shellfish or fruit desserts, it’s also a flavoursome addition to cocktails, particularly […]

Medici Ermete

With five generations of renown in the region, Medici Ermete is firmly entrenched in the food basket of Italy, Emilia Romagna. The climate here is warm and sunny in summer, while winters are severe with fog enveloping the plains and snow often falling on the hills. The estate is organically and sustainably managed, and covers […]