A New Chapter at Spicers—And a Restaurant Worth the Drive
At Spicers Vineyards Estate, a renewed Restaurant Botanica shifts the focus from the room to the table—and rewards the drive.
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This 1945 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Just Became World’s Most Expensive Wine Ever Sold at Auction
The coveted bottle hammered down for a whopping $1,118,000.
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Peter Lehmann Masterson Shiraz: The Barossa’s Rarest Expression
A single-vineyard wine released only in exceptional vintages, defined by patience, precision and the long game.
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7 Exceptional Shiraz Wines to Drink Now
From Barossa icons to cooler-climate standouts, these are the Australian shiraz worth seeking out now.
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The South African Winery Making World-Class Cabernet Sauvignon
Capensis is unlocking the potential of the king of red grapes in Stellenbosch.
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5 Bold Wine-World Predictions for 2026
We peer into our crystal ball instead of our crystal decanter.
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Step Into the Heart of the Barossa
Discover Peter Lehmann’s Masterson Shiraz, a collector’s single-vineyard treasure.
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How Oak Affects the Flavour of Wine
Understanding the difference between French and American barrels can help point you toward bottles you’ll enjoy.
By Mike Desimone And Jeff Jenssen
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7 Stellar Red Wines From the Rhône Valley to Buy Now
These wines are built to age for decades, but they’re also delicious when enjoyed young.
By Mike Desimone And Jeff Jenssen
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Want to Taste the World’s Best Wines? This Singapore Hotel Stocks Them All.
It would take years to visit the globe’s best wine producers. The Marina Bay Sands brings their wares to one address.
By Mike Desimone And Jeff Jenssen
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Secret Society
Inside a star-studded, hush-hush Spanish wine club.
By Mike Desimone And Jeff Jenssen
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It Takes Two
A landmark alliance between a pair of the leading wineries in Australia and France has produced a uniquely delicious shiraz-syrah marriage.
By Jeff Jensen And Mike Desimone
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Why Modern Winemakers Are Embracing an Ancient Farming Practice
Dry farming wines has plenty of benefits.
By Mike Desimone And Jeff Jenssen
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How a Trade War Could Lead to a Secondary Wine Market Boom
Looking at the knock-on effects of tariffs.
By Mike Desimone And Jeff Jenssen
05/05/2025
LANGTONS To Auction the Best of the Barossa in Sydney
Expect a night of bold reds, rare collections and one-of-a-kind lots from the nation’s most acclaimed wine region.
By Brad Nash
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