Photo: McLaren Vale Grape Wine & Tourism Association, Duy Huynh 2018.

News

GM-free snub a "kick in the guts" for wine industry

Australia’s largest organic wine region and the state’s biggest council have described a state government decision to reject all 11 bids by SA councils to ban genetically modified crops from their districts as a “huge kick in the guts”.

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Introducing biodynamic Barossa Valley winery Alkina

Backed by a billionaire Argentinian vintner and with South Australian winemaker Amelia Nolan at the helm, new Greenock winery Alkina launches this weekend, with a newly built tasting room, luxury accommodation, and a new range of biodynamic wines.

Wine

South Australian winemakers sparkle at Royal Adelaide Wine Show

South Australian and Western Australian wine producers have dominated this year’s Royal Adelaide Wine Show, taking out 17 of the 23 top honours between them.

Wine

Huge number of entries judged in wine show with a difference

Judges in the Royal Adelaide Wine Show had their work cut out for them this year after wineries across Australia entered more than 2800 wines to the annual event – the highest number since 2012.

News

Council backing for GM-free wine region puts squeeze on new minister

South Australia’s largest council has voted to ban genetically modified crops from its district following a push from McLaren Vale’s wine industry, which says the lifting of a moratorium will cost the region millions.

Nick Waterman is urging winemakers to hold the line on prices as markets bounce back. Supplied image

Business

Cheap wine and Chinese growth: SA winemakers see threats and opportunities

A shift to cheaper wine and pantry stockpiling are pushing the state’s winemakers through one of their toughest years.

The Forager

McLaren Vale wineries are taking bookings for the long weekend

With many wineries reopening under easing restrictions, the June long weekend provides an opportunity to enjoy McLaren Vale at your own pace, without the crowds normally associated with the now-defunct Sea & Vines Festival.

Wine

Pyjama Wine confirms the best way to drink wine is while wearing PJs

The Fruitful Pursuit has launched Pyjama Wine, a wine delivery service that will see you sip along with your favourite winemakers (while they’re in their PJs).

Wine

National Wine Centre delivers masterclasses to your door

The National Wine Centre is making its wine education program more accessible than ever, delivering wine samples to homes for a series of online masterclasses with head sommelier James Boden.

Features

Fire-ravaged Hills wineries hit again by cellar door closures

Still wounded by December’s catastrophic Adelaide Hills bushfires, Artwine at Woodside is one of many wineries forced to close their cellar doors under new COVID-19 restrictions.