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One of the most well respected names in the industry, the Hill-Smith family has been at the forefront of Australian wine for more than 165 years. Following the establishment of Yalumba in the Barossa by his great-great grandfather in 1849, Robert Hill-Smith has during the past 30 years invested in some of the most exciting estate vineyards in Australia and New Zealand.

Wine Dinner with Peter Barry.

Thursday, August 13, 2015. Some summer time smack time action right here. This Semillon is hot off the press and right in the slot for immediate refreshment. Quite light in appearance, the aromas seem a little more muted than its Wilderness Road sibling. The fruit comes from a few sites and is clean, crisp and refreshing. I just want to douse that summer time fire with this already. Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Blue and black fruit, t.

Tick follows tock follows tick , that great advert for Guinness had it all, a true modern masterpiece, encapsulating the zeitgeist of the time and cleverly entwining it with the catchy hook for Guinness, that all good things come to those who wait.

Monday, June 22, 2015. I volunteered to be a Steward for part of the Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show and had the opportunity to taste a bunch of excellent wines. That opportunity is being extended to the general public next Friday at the Brisbane Showgrounds. They include canapes and are available here. Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Sunday, May 24, 2015. Fruit from the Pyren Vineyar.