Give me a wine that tastes of gum trees? Yes please

In a bold move that will upset many a purist, one Coonawarra winemaker has gone all out to create a red wine with the most Australian personality possible.

Ruby anniversary for Redman Wines

A family-run Coonawarra winery is celebrating a major milestone in 2021, having survived the boom and bust cycles that define the industry.

Lithe and spritely, but never sinewy or tough. Photo: Philip White

Finally: that new Coonawarra superwine

Despite it costing a couple of haircuts, Whitey thinks the new Balnaves / Redman Shiraz Cab is perfect for special friends on special days.

What price provenance?

Without tasting it, Philip White ponders a new $300 Coonawarra superwine – and the role provenance plays in pricing.