Montague Estate, Margaret River
We agree Nestled along prestigious Tom Cullity Drive in the heart of Western Australia's Wilyabrup Valley lies Montague Estate (montagueestate.com.au), a gem among Margaret River's boutique producers. Surrounded by legendary neighbors such as Vasse Felix, Moss Wood, and Cullen, Montague Estate occupies a 45-hectare parcel of undulating terrain with deep winemaking roots. First planted in 1988, the vineyard carries decades of agricultural care, having previously operated unde
John Duval: A winemaker's winemaker
John Duval stands among the most influential figures in Australian wine—a quiet force whose craftsmanship has shaped global perceptions of Barossa Shiraz. His reputation as a “winemaker’s winemaker” reflects not just skill, but a lifetime devoted to elevating old‑vine fruit into wines of depth, elegance, and longevity. For over five decades, his stewardship of the Barossa Valley’s old vines has defined a legacy of structural elegance and global prestige. The Penfolds Era: Cus
