The Coal River Valley, nestled in the southern reaches of Tasmania, is a wine region unlike any other. It's a place where the wild beauty...

I’ve been pretty quiet here lately as the hum of the upcoming harvest approached and the buzz of our tasting room construction continues. We’re right...

The beginning of autumn is a time of great symmetry at the vineyard. We look both ahead to approaching harvest and behind at the growing...

I’m a big fan of using your dollars as votes—that is, supporting like-minded businesses that share the same values as Stargazer—essentially, ‘leave it better than...

The chickens at Palisander play a crucial role in our vineyard’s ecosystem. We let the chickens forage and peck beneath the vines and between rows,...

As I sit to write this, I am reminded of how quickly time can pass us by. Since arriving at Palisander Vineyard in August, I...

Guy Young started with me in August and hit the ground running, helping Lindsay and me (OK, mainly Lindsay) to finish off pruning and wrapping...

It’s hard to believe that it's been almost 25 years since I started judging. My first experience was at the McLaren Vale Wine Show back...