Rita and I were recently hosted by Nigel Thiele (Warren Randall’s right hand man) at Seppeltsfield. It was heartwarming to see the huge effort and investment being put into one…
Read More
Andrew Caillard MW is one of the most influential people in the Australian wine industry. Andrew’s CV includes; Co founder of Langtons, Fine Wine Principal for the Woolworths group, winner…
With the release of the 2017 Schoolhouse Shiraz just around the corner (likely May) I thought I would open a bottle of the 2003 vintage from the cellar. 2017 had…
As part of our ongoing series, Robin Tedder MW shares a quick tasting note of the 1971 vintage of Penfolds Grange Hermitage. Medium shoulder, cellared by Robin Tedder MW since 1982. Brick…
The 2018 Glenguin Vineyard Semillon can be purchased via our Online Cellar Door now. 2018 will be a vintage remembered for it’s stark lack of rain. The normal pre-harvest January…
In France, ‘cru’ is defined as a vineyard, or group of vineyards, of particularly high quality. The great ‘Grand Crus’ of Bordeaux, Burgundy and elsewhere are recognised the world over, with prices…
An old favourite will make a long awaited return to the Glenguin Estate cellar door this weekend as we launch our 2017 'The Sticky' Botrytised Semillon as part of our...
Read More
Springtime is one of the most magical times in the vineyard. Vines are coming out of their winter dormancy, weather is beginning to heat up and the activity for the season ahead is…
The uniqueness of Hunter Valley Shiraz in the Australian wine industry cannot be understated. In good years, it can be incredibly long-lived. 1975 was such a year and, according to the...
Read More
