The appearance of fake Australian wines in China could hurt trade with one of the largest export markets, worth an estimated $143 million. Chinese producers have been discovered counterfeiting Aussie wines, including fakes of renown brand Penfolds, and promoting these wines in stores and trade shows across China. Counterfeit wines is not limited to only [...]

It wasn’t too long ago that Australia was known for beer and “shrimps on the barbie”.  Now Australia has established itself as the world’s seventh-largest wine producer – up there with the likes of France, Italy and California. There are 68 wine regions supplying fine wines that are sold in more than 100 countries and [...]

Anything in excess is believed to be unhealthy and dangerous to a person’s physical and mental health. But with moderate intake, some will be good for the body. A great example is the moderate drinking of wine. Studies have shown that wine can be good for the heart and the intestines. What can be helpful [...]

Of all the great wine grapes this country produces, the one that we do best is must be Shiraz, one of the favourite red wines. It is the grape that we have made our own with wines such as Penfolds Grange wowing drinkers around the world. Walk into most wine shops in the United States [...]

The highly prized ‘Penfolds Grange’ is produced using mainly Shiraz grapes, mixed with small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon. Produced from what many consider to be Australia’s ‘first growth’, Penfolds Grange is regarded to be Australia’s most collectible wine. Without the passion and dedication of winemaker Max Schubert, Penfolds Grange might not exist today. Max had [...]