From elegant Semillon to opulent aged Muscat, Australia’s dessert and fortified wines have a long and distinguished history and are considered to be some of the most unique wines in the world. In this issue, we look at our top picks for a cold Winter night.
It’s perhaps the most recognisable cellar door in the Hunter Valley, and the architect designed uber luxurious ‘wine barrel’ at the gateway to Wine Country is also home to boutique winery Hungerford Hill. Read more on page 19.
Andrew Thomas grew up wanting to be a musician. He studied jazz guitar at high school, and it took him a little while to work out that he wasn’t quite talented enough to make that work as a career. A lucky break for Semillon and Shiraz drinkers, because today, Andrew is one of the world’s best producers of Hunter Valley, single vineyard, Semillon and Shiraz. This month, we caught up with Andrew to discover what drives his success and the legacy he is building for his sons.
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