This year is certainly unlike any other before it. Across the community, COVID-19 has postponed any idea of ābusiness as usualā, but that only adds to the sense of purpose behind Tahbilkās quieter work ā that of placing environment and sustainability at the centre of all its winery practices.
With the current āsituationā, our regular In Five Drinks feature has shifted focus. Rather than picking the brains of industry leading lights to find out where to go out, weāre invading their homes to glean their five liquid staples for staying in. Penny Grant from Ghanem Group (Donna Chang, Blackbird etc.) beamed in from Brisbane with her current faves.
Our regular In Five Drinks column has been temporarily shelved because ofā¦ you know what. But if we canāt venture out, then weāre venturing deeper in. Peter Windrim from Supernatural Cellars in Byron Bay, our Wineslinger Maverick award winner for 2019, walks us through his picks. And itās a wild, wild rideā¦
For the first time ever, Young Gun of Wine will host a series of virtual events in place of its annual Top 50 tasting events. Across the month of May, we will host seven experiential wine tastings with the Top 50 winemakers of 2020, along with other experts, with āattendeesā able to ask questions live during the broadcast.
Weāre living in unprecedented times, thatās for sure. For wineslingers across the country, that has meant going into hibernation mode or, for some, and probably many, closing for good. But plenty are adapting to a constantly changing environment, switching to takeaway and home delivery.
The Top 50 winemakers in the 14th annual Young Gun of Wine Awards has just landed. Itās one of the most diverse groups weāve ever seen, with finalists from right across the country, and making wines that couldnāt be more different in style, but all linked by their sheer quality and individual character.
If youāre interested in wine, particularly fine wine, youāve almost definitely come across Langtonās. But unless youāre regularly flipping āHill of Graceā for āGrangeā, chances are youāre not completely across exactly what they do, or how they can help you track down some rare Aussie wines at very decent prices.
This fire season, of course, comes during a sustained drought, water stress and record-breaking temperatures. Now more than ever, Australian consumers and wine lovers need to rally behind the industry and support our farmers, growers and wine producers. The most important thing is for tourists to return to the regions affected, as soon as it is safe, and to help producers by buying wine directly through their websites, where possible.
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