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Bass Phillip Vineyard
Bass Phillip: Why This Gippsland Winery Produces Some of Australia's Most Collectible Wines
July 12, 2026
Bass Phillip has spent more than four decades producing some of Australia's most revered Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from South Gippsland, with multiple wines recognised in the Langton's Classification including Reserve Pinot Noir at First Classified status. Now under the stewardship of renowned Burgundian winemaker Jean-Marie Fourrier, the estate is entering a new chapter while preserving the philosophy that made it a benchmark producer. This guide covers the full story, from vineyard to classification, and why collectors continue to seek it out.
By Farr: Why Collectors Consider It One of Australia's Greatest Wineries
By Farr: Why Collectors Consider It One of Australia's Greatest Wineries
June 28, 2026
For more than three decades, the Farr family has produced some of Australia's most sought-after Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Moorabool Valley in Geelong. With multiple wines included in the Langton's Classification and a winemaking philosophy shaped by years working in Burgundy, By Farr has become one of the reference points against which Australian cool climate producers are judged. This guide covers who Gary and Nick Farr are, what makes the Moorabool Valley so distinctive, which wines collectors seek out, and why allocations sell out year after year.
Louis Billard Vosne-Romanée 2023: Why Burgundy Collectors Are Watching This Rising Producer
Louis Billard Vosne-Romanée 2023: Why Burgundy Collectors Are Watching This Rising Producer
June 28, 2026
Louis Billard launched his own label with the 2022 vintage after gaining experience at Domaine de la Romanee-Conti and By Farr in Australia, and collectors took notice immediately. Now, with the release of the 2023 Vosne-Romanee, there is another opportunity to follow one of Burgundy's most exciting emerging producers. This guide covers who Billard is, what makes Vosne-Romanee so sought after, how the 2023 compares to 2022, and why this is a producer worth securing before wider market recognition arrives.
Screaming Eagle: why it’s one of the most collectible wines in the world
Screaming Eagle: why it’s one of the most collectible wines in the world
May 15, 2026
Screaming Eagle produces between 500 and 800 cases per year, operates on a tightly controlled mailing list, and consistently trades at the very top of the secondary market. But scarcity alone doesn't explain its position. This guide breaks down what makes Screaming Eagle one of the most collectible wines in the world, how it compares to Bordeaux First Growths, and how collectors think about wines at this level of the market.
Lokoya Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon: Napa’s answer to the First Growths
Lokoya Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon: Napa’s answer to the First Growths
May 11, 2026
Lokoya Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from one of Napa Valley's most distinctive mountain AVAs, sitting above the fog line on volcanic soils that naturally restrict yields and concentrate flavour. With multiple 100-point scores, production under 2,000 cases per year, and critical comparisons to Chateau Latour, this guide explains what makes Lokoya one of the most collectible Cabernet Sauvignon producers in the world, and how collectors think about Napa at the very top end.
2018 Bass Phillip Reserve Pinot Noir in Original Wooden Case
Bass Phillip Reserve Pinot Noir: why it’s one of Australia’s most collectible wines
April 26, 2026
Bass Phillip Reserve Pinot Noir holds First Classified status in Langton's and is produced from just five rows of old Gippsland vines, making it one of the most structurally scarce wines in Australia. From its Burgundian winemaking philosophy to its long ageing potential, this guide explains what makes it investment-grade, why back vintages like the 2018 are increasingly difficult to source, and what collectors are actually looking for when they seek it out.
What makes Rockford different to most Barossa producers
What makes Rockford different to most Barossa producers
April 24, 2026
Rockford Basket Press Shiraz holds First Classified status in Langton's Classification, the Australian equivalent of a Bordeaux First Growth. But classification alone doesn't explain why these wines have remained part of the collector conversation for decades. This guide breaks down how Langton's works, where Rockford sits within it, and why scarcity, stylistic consistency and traditional Barossa winemaking have built long-term trust with the market.
Greek wines
Greek wines: why collectors are starting to pay attention
April 14, 2026
Greek wine isn't new, but the way collectors are looking at it is changing. With high acidity, strong structure, and pricing that hasn't yet caught up to quality, regions like Santorini and northern Greece are drawing serious attention. This guide covers what makes Assyrtiko and Xinomavro so compelling, how climate and altitude shape their style, and why the fundamentals of Greek wine are too strong to ignore for much longer.
Louis Billard: a new Burgundy name with old-world backing
Louis Billard: a new Burgundy name with old-world backing
April 7, 2026
New Burgundy producers rarely arrive with sites like these. Louis Billard's first vintage was 2022, his 2023s have just landed in Australia, and already he's being discussed alongside far more established names. With training at Domaine de la Romanee-Conti and By Farr, and fruit sourced from Meursault, Vosne-Romanee, and Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, this is a producer worth understanding before the market catches up.

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