“Orbis is working towards the goal of carbon net zero, with our management decisions to reduce our emissions and emissions related to our purchasing decisions, as well as increasing our carbon sequestering on site.” Andrew Mackenzie, viticulturist.

"I completely understand why Josh (Raynolds) was so enthused by Thévenet – these wines quietly blew me away." Neal Martin - Vinous

At just 35, Anthony Thevenet's position in the wine industry is both fortunate and deserved. Before inheriting 3ha of the family domaine vines in Morgon from his grandfather, Anthony had already spent 7 years working under Georges Descombes while completing his viticulture degree, and later under Jean Foillard while beginning his eponymous label.

"They have defined our wines as 'neo-classical', a description that we fully embrace. We are 'classic' because we seek elegance, harmony, rigour and purity. But we do it with a modern, genuinely contemporary energy and desire to experiment."

When we first met with Luciano, midway through tasting his grandmother interrupted and barrarged him for a good minute, leaving us feeling slightly awkward. She left and we asked if something was wrong, he said she was angry that he did not serve us anything to eat. Moments later she returned with plates of local meats and cheeses and peace was restored.

"We spent our childhood on farms and have a genuine love for the land and the way of life."

Since their first vintage in 2005, the Kennedys have aimed to express the famed Cambrian soil of the Mount Camel Range in Heathcote with a more European style. Restrained, elegant and savoury, a style being increasingly favoured today, the wines were a stark contrast to the typical jammy bombs of the early 2000's.

In the midst of the pandemic, Dave and Sam had lost track of The Beast. Discovering it had fled NSW in fear of lockdown, searching for a new home to live free, only to be locked up in South Australia.
With the help of friend Matt Head, the beast was found and a second unearthed.

Wild and unrestrained, they set free the Beasts.

Blessed with the superb vintage of 2021, Chad and Gee have shown they’re hitting their stride quickly with White Gate. In only their second vintage, the produce is distinctly theirs, clean and balanced, showing varietal typicity in soft, elegant wines. Certainly not region typical.

In a region where famous red wines overshadow white varieties, La Bollina produces high quality wines that express the peculiarities and charm of the terroir with a focus on Gavi DOCG production from the Cortese grape. This persistent quality is achieved in a modern winery, equipped with the most efficient technology available.

Proud is a farmer first and foremost, and one of the country’s leading practitioners of biological and sustainable farming methods. Growing up in South Australia he began working amongst the vines in 1995 following a bank depleting surf trip. Thankfully for us, this sparked a passion for growing that led to an Agricultural Sciences degree at the University of Adelaide. Since then he has worked throughout many regions in Australia and overseas before settling in the Yarra Valley 19 years ago, naturally becoming seduced to winemaking over the last 10 years.

A timely and exciting winter release of jovial sipping from Lansdowne Wines, each of these fuzzy, fresh bottles brings a little joy that I think we could all do with right now in the midst of lockdown.

Jurgen's wines are as lively and exciting as the labels they adorn, produced from small pockets of organically farmed land in the Swartland appellation of South Africa since 2009. His true passion is in the vineyard, each bottle a celebration of the hard work of each season, showcasing the individual character of the blocks they hail from while the labels tell stories of the people and philosophies behind the wines.

Celler Jordi Miro is a project born out of a deeply rooted passion for honest viticulture, sustainable production and combining traditional methods with an inquisitive and progressive approach.

From an iconic region boasting some of the oldest vines in the country, a fresh approach stirs the pot.

Drawing inspiration from Burgundy and Beaujolais, Chad and Gee, with help from good boy Zeus, aim to express the Barossa in a new light with energetic, approachable and balanced wines that break the big bold stigma. Small batches are meticulously tended to by the adept hands of the passionate, progressive young couple who only in their mid-late 20’s have produced outstandingly clean and lively wines in their maiden vintage.

Alexi's wines have been enjoying watching the sun setting over the ocean for a few years now and have been gaining some serious traction and credibility. Having recently been named in Young Gun's top winemakers we thought it was about time he shared the juice with the east.

Tass and Eliza run Lansdowne Wines, “it’s our life and passion, we believe that everything we put into our backyard can be seen in the glass, and we aim to reflect our small estate with care and integrity. “ The family has been tending to the vineyard since 2002, continuously improving sustainable practices and working with new varieties to better understand the terroir.

Every year the Chalmers family and From Sunday Winemakers collaborate to produce a charity wine that aims to give back and show their appreciation for the communities and people that support their businesses.

In a hilltop city of south-east Sicily, an ancient castle overlooks the lush surroundings of the Pianogrillo estate. A man of many trades, Lorenzo is a master of not only organically farmed wine and olive oil, but is a concert pianist and artist too.

The From Sunday Winemakers - Sam Bowman, Dave Kynaston and James Becker - have been at it again!!!

In 2017, James harvested some Pinot Meunier from Tumbarumba, NSW. The fruit was primarily sought after for the production of a Pét-Nat which proved to be a huge success under his own label; M&J Becker Wines. 

Only a small parcel of less than a tonne remained, basically "bugger all". It was here that the gang decided to try their hand at producing a still red from the noble grape variety. 

Something of substance, of place and of immense drinkability...

By Dan Simmons

Winemaker Matt Head has worked in some of the most iconic wineries and wine regions in Australia and around the world for the past 20 years. The knowledge gained along this vinous odyssey has led Matt to McLaren Vale and the creation of something truly unique with Big Easy Radio.  

By Dan Simmons

John and Patricia Kennedy have been working their plot of land in the region as first generation farmers for more than 35 years. With extensive experience producing high-quality produce, the family decided to purchase a prime position block on the Mount Camel Range to establish a vineyard. In the early 2000s they planted Shiraz, followed by Mourvèdre and Tempranillo in 2007.

By Dan Simmons