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Showcasing Italian Wines - The new wave of Australian Drinking

Ribeye - reverse-seared for 1 hour at 90 degrees in the oven and finished on my Le Creuset griddle as hot as I can get it - Medium Rare

The Penfolds Collection 2022 release is led by the 68th consecutive release of Penfolds 2018 Grange – a testament to the multi-regional blending philosophy that underpins Grange DNA, offering an abundance of complexity.

Key Definition: Season a thick-cut steak (the method works best with steaks at least one and a half to two inches thick), arrange the meat on a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet and place it in a low oven—between 200 and 275°F (93 and 135°C) Then cook on a high heat pan for approximately 1 minute each side.

Every Sunday night I invite my Dad around for dinner and we always open a bottle of wine and make some dinner. We start with the intention of eating something really healthy and then come up with a heap of completely valid excuses to abandon that idea.

Teremana Is About Bringing People Together

1931- In a sign of Max Schubert’s determination to make his mark on Australia’s wine industry, he did whatever he could to get his foot in the door at Penfolds, joining the company as a messenger boy in 1931. By 1948, at the age of 33, Max Schubert became Penfolds first Chief Winemaker.

John Walker was born on 25 July 1805. His farmer father died in 1819, and the family sold the farm. Their trustees invested the proceeds, £417, in an Italian warehouse, grocery, and wine and spirits shop on the High Street in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland.

One Grape. Two Legends. Syrah and Shiraz are genetically identical—but you'd never know it by the glass. From the smoky, savoury elegance of France’s Rhône Valley to the bold, fruit-laden power of Australia’s Barossa, this grape tells two incredible stories shaped by terroir, tradition, and winemaking style. In this deep dive, we explore the flavour, structure, producers, and perfect pairings that make Rhône Syrah and Aussie Shiraz two of the most compelling reds in the world. Ready for the ultimate side-by-side tasting?

These 10 WR100™-rated wines reflect the depth and diversity of Victoria’s cool-climate regions — each with its own character, but all sharing a commitment to quality and drinkability.

Grenache, also known as Garnacha in Spain, is a versatile and widely grown wine grape variety celebrated for several key qualities and an intriguing history!

Penfolds Grange is more than a bottle—it’s a legacy in a glass. As EOFY wine sales heat up across Australia, now’s the perfect time to discover why this iconic drop, along with Bin 389, RWT, and St Henri, should be part of your wine cellar. From unparalleled ageing potential to global prestige, here’s everything you need to know about investing in Penfolds wines in 2025.