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Luke Lambert has finally realised a dream, buying a tiny plot of land north of the Yarra Valley in a quest to make the ultimate nebbiolo.

Yoshiaki and Kyoko Sato turned their backs on international careers and started making wine as naturally as possible in Central Otago.

The 40th anniversary of this western Victorian cool-climate vineyard was celebrated in North Carlton amid family, friends – and some very delectable drops.

A dozen stories about all things alcoholic – and not – to keep you current and content.

Leanne De Bortoli and Steve Webber arrived unannounced on Charles Fourny’s doorstep 10 years ago, with the result his fine bubbly is available Down Under today.

Our expert takes a bunch of champagnes and a bunch of top Australian sparkling wines, pops the corks and puts them to a blind taste test.

Hailing from d’Arenberg in McLaren Vale, Chester Osborn has released a trio of grenache wines crafted to reflect and weather the sands of time.

Chief executive Michael Kluczko is taking a multi-vintage approach to achieve a competitive edge.

The move to less-mainstream, more climate-adapted varieties is all part of the owners’ plan to make the McLaren Vale vinery Orbis as sustainable as possible.

Two decades after embarking on a passion project atop a foggy hill, Brian Croser is pouring pinot noir and chardonnay that show the benefits of cooler vintages.