Standing on the scaffolding of the tasting room building in construction

By Anna Webster, Halliday Wine Companion Editor We speak to winemaker Samantha Connew about the latest Stargazer release, as well as her brand-new tasting room which is set to open on...

Small batch, high quality...

Small batch, high quality...

Every pruning, harvesting, and winemaking decision is made with the final wine in mind. I purposefully make all of the Stargazer wines in small and...

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Inspiring Women in Wine

Inspiring Women in Wine

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...

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95 Points for the 2022 Palisander Riesling

95 Points for the 2022 Palisander Riesling

The 2023 Palisander Riesling marks my sixth release of this wine. It has been a crowd-favourite since its first release, with consistently high praise like...

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What's behind the Chardonnay label?

What's behind the Chardonnay label?

I am often asked about the stories behind the labels on my wines, as each has a unique story. The single-variety wines in the Stargazer...

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The eco-system of Palisander vineyard

The eco-system of Palisander vineyard

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,...

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Greetings from Guy Young, Vigneron

Greetings from Guy Young, Vigneron

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...

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An Impressive 97 Points for our 2023 Chardonnay

An Impressive 97 Points for our 2023 Chardonnay

Before the break, I received a wonderful Christmas present of my own with the news that Huon Hooke of The Real Review had rated the recently...

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A thank you note...

A thank you note...

In the calm and quiet of early mornings, I often look over the Palisander vineyard and am struck with gratitude for your unwavering support. Thanks...

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An update from the vineyard team..

An update from the vineyard team..

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...

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