Marco Cirillo in the 1948 planted Grenache vineyard

The Barossa’s Living Legacy: Cirillo’s 1850 Grenache

Barossa ValleyDifferent Drop
Cirillo Wines In the sandy soils of Vine Vale, Barossa Valley, Marco Cirillo quietly tends to one of the wine world’s most remarkable treasur...
Michael Corbett of Vanguardist Wines

Deeply Rooted in Sand: Michael Corbett, Rende Vineyard & Vanguardist Wines

GrenacheDifferent Drop
Discover how winemaker Michael Corbett’s deep connection to Rende Vineyard in Blewitt Springs has made Vanguardist Wines a leader in crafting world-class Grenache.
Stephen Pannell: The Grenache Visionary of McLaren Vale

Stephen Pannell: The Grenache Visionary of McLaren Vale

GrenacheDifferent Drop
Few winemakers in Australia have done as much for Grenache as Stephen Pannell. From his early days working across Europe's top wine regions, to bec...
Peter Fraser of Yangarra on the UNFILTERED WINE Podcast by Different Drop

Is This Australia's Best Winery Right Now?

GrenacheWade Doolan
The question "Is This Australia's Best Winery Right Now?" may seem hyperbolic or click-baity on its face, but it's a legitimate question we've been asking ourselves since tasting the latest icon release with Yangarra General Manager and Chief Winemaker Peter Fraser earlier this week.
2023 Bondar Single Vineyard Release

2023 Bondar Single Vineyard Release

BondarWade Doolan
What an impeccable line-up we have for you today with a suite of highly-rated, highly-delicious wines from our friends Andre & Selina Bondar.We...
Aphelion: Modern McLaren Vale at it's Finest

Aphelion: Modern McLaren Vale at it's Finest

Alternative VarietiesCelina Irwin
We've got a whole host of new wines (with great reviews!) in from Rob Mack and Louise Rhodes at Aphelion, so take a peek & read more!
Santini Collective: Burgundy & Beyond Rebooted

Santini Collective: Burgundy & Beyond Rebooted

BurgundyCelina Irwin
Chris Santini is a young winemaker crafting some seriously exciting and delicious wines in the south of Burgundy. Using a lo-fi approach, these are individual, personality filled wines that move to their own beat. We've got a couple of wines from Santini that we thought were striking in their uniqueness and individuality, the bright Grenache Noir & fascinating Burgundian Chardonnay.
Icon Pre-Release: Yangarra, World Class Wines at the Top of Their Game

Icon Pre-Release: Yangarra, World Class Wines at the Top of Their Game

AustraliaWade Doolan
Yangarra is without question one of the most elite wine producers in the country. Today we are thrilled to bring you the new arrivals of their most impressive and limited wines: the highly-anticipated release of their iconic single block releases.
The Iconic Frankland Estate: New 96pt Organic Beauties!

The Iconic Frankland Estate: New 96pt Organic Beauties!

AustraliaCelina Irwin
Frankland Estate are one of the leading producers in the Frankland River region of Western Australia. Family owned and operated since 1988, their focus is on certified organically grown fruit that reflects the unique terroir it hails from rather than the hand of the winemaker.We've just received our limited allocation of their new Isolation Ridge releases, which are all crafted with only the very best parcels from the oldest vines on the estate.