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This Christmas, I offer you a gift. Not a tangible one, but a gift of knowledge – the kind that wine brings. It's not about winemaking techniques or food pairings, but rather the connection wine offers to nature and deep cultural traditions.

As a winegrower, especially with the recent release of our 2023 Margaret River Chardonnay, I feel a profound respect for the land and the beautiful relationship between place and wine. While technology and viticulture evolve, the essence of winemaking remains rooted in centuries-old traditions.

There's something miraculous about wine. Just as the Christian faith celebrates the miracle of Jesus turning water into wine, the transformation of grapes into this beloved beverage is a wonder in itself. Like bread, wine holds a sacred place in many cultures, symbolising nourishment and shared experience.

My message to you is simple: wine is meant to be shared. It brings joy to any table, whether that's a Christmas picnic on a Sydney beach or a festive feast in a fancy Hong Kong restaurant. Sharing a bottle with loved ones creates connection and strengthens bonds.

Thank you for enjoying The Flying Winemaker wines this year. Looking ahead, our team is dedicated to crafting wines that offer exceptional value, true varietal expression, and unforgettable taste experiences.

To share wine is to share life. It encourages reflection and slows down time, reminding us to savour precious moments.

Merry Christmas.

Field blend wines are rooted in history, but are now capturing the imagination of the contemporary wine lover. But what are they, exactly? 

After 20 years in the industry, winemaker Eddie McDougall has finally put his own name on the label with the launch of a trio of fine wines from Australia.

It is now official. The Flying Winemaker Prosecco NV, made in Victoria’s King Valley, has just won a major award.

A former sommelier and wine retail expert, Mark shares his ideas about wine education and marketing, and the importance of recognising what you don’t know!

Getting an airline listing is a long process, if only because our taste perceptions change when we are on a plane. Wine experts have you covered!

Beijing: "Total meltdown," says Alan Wong, CEO of Hatsune Restaurant Group.

"Strategic collaborations are key," says Amy Li, CEO of SUSU.

Melbourne: “It's all about creating a connection so that guests return” says Keith Sawyer, head wine buyer for Hazel restaurant.

Read on to learn more about the struggles facing the hospitality industry, from Mainland China, Hong Kong and Melbourne, and how businesses are finding creative solutions.

Pinot Grigio has become one of the most popular grape varieties in the world, but suffers from a reputation for being fresh but simple. Is that fair, or is the grape getting a quality Renaissance? - Read more to learn what some of our Australia-based industry experts have to say!

When punitive tariffs (of up to 218%) imposed on Australian wine back in 2021 were lifted by Beijing just a few weeks ago (28 March 2024), importers (and producers) sighed a collective sigh of relief - Read on and get some insight to what some of our Chinese based partners have to say!

Fruit ripeness has been exceptional and the quality looks great for 2024 despite the hot and dry weather. Click to read more on what Eddie has to say about vintage 2024 in Margaret River.

2024 in South Africa promises to be a standout vintage! By no means was it an easy vintage according to Kyle as it had its challenges, but "as resilient South African's we adapt and overcome" Click to read more on what Kyle has to say

Take a look into the Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards, the largest Chinese wine competition in the world!