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Monday, December 16

Star winemakers put Langhorne Creek grapes in a glass of their own

Three winning winemakers from the Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale have won the right to produce a one-off wine under their own labels using gifted Langhorne Creek grapes.

Hills Collide launches its 2019 harvest release

With a few single-release vintages under its belt, Hills Collide has now expanded to four bright and fruit-forward spring release wines, launching at Ferg’s on Saturday.

Winemaking couple open cellar door at Port Elliot

After moving out of Basket Range to get a better work/life balance in their demanding industry, winemakers Charlotte Hardy and Ben Cooke have now opened new co-habited cellar door The Joinery in a large shed in Port Elliot.

Penfolds Grange tipped to break Australian wine auction record

A 64-bottle collection of Australia’s most famous wine, Penfolds Grange, is expected to fetch a record $350,000 when it is auctioned online this week.

Lambrook Wines launches its suburban cellar door

Adelaide Hills winery Lambrook is launching its Norwood cellar door this weekend with a pop-up party featuring wine, beer, gin, food and live music.

Meet Leigh Street Wine Room's first head sommelier

With two months of trading under its belt, Leigh Street Wine Room has now appointed its first head sommelier: former 2KW wine director Liinaa Berry.

Adelaide Hills wine wins Great Australian Shiraz Challenge

An Adelaide Hills beef producer has taken the Beef and Burgundy concept to a new level by winning a major wine award with its Shiraz.

A shared passion for Italian food drives Mitolo's new restaurant

It’s goodbye Bocca Di Lupo, hello Little Wolf as McLaren Vale winery Mitolo relaunches its restaurant with a new name, a new chef and menu, and a fresh look courtesy of an acclaimed New York-based artist.

Six top sparkling wines for spring

Sommelier James Boden recommends six vibrant sparkling wines from Australia and France to whet your appetite ahead of this month’s Champagne Fest at the National Wine Centre.

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Next generation cellar doors

The cellar doors of today are more than simple tasting bars. The SALIFE team has selected their pick of SA wineries that offer an authentic experience from grape to glass.

There’s more to Kuitpo than mushrooms and pine trees

In Coates Wines’ 2019 Winter Reds event, chef Bec Stubbs is showcasing the best of Kuitpo food and wine in a paired five-course locavore long-table lunch.

Adelaide vs Austria: Who’s got the best natural wine?

In the first edition of Liinaa Berry’s Somm Battle, the wine director is pitching her favourite Austrian natural wines against Jay Marinis’ favourite Australian living wines. Only the most delicious will prevail.