Good Food - Jeni Port

Jeni Port

Wine writer

In praise of a vintage mum

Life's work: Brown family matriarch Patricia Brown.

A winemaking dynasty raises a glass in memory of its tireless matriarch.

Drink | Jeni Port | Tue May 07 03:00:00 EST 2013

Inspiration by the pint

Thunder Road Brewery.

Brewing good beer is an art most Australians appreciate, and Melbourne has a week to celebrate it.

Drink | Jeni Port | Tue Apr 30 03:00:00 EST 2013

The wine lover's ultimate wish-list

Wine Glass.

From vino therapy in France to a Kiwi pinot marathon - the ultimate wish-list for the discerning drinker.

Drink | Jeni Port | Tue Apr 23 03:00:00 EST 2013

The search for greatness

In search of great wine: Jeni Port.

A panel of great palates gathers to discuss what makes a truly great drop, from Guigal to Grange.

Drink | Jeni Port | Tue Apr 09 03:00:00 EST 2013

Cellar dweller has a taste for tweets

Well connected: Sommelier Luke Campbell communicates the benefits of ageing wine.

Providing vintage advice through social media is helping tap into new generations of wine drinkers.

Drink | Jeni Port | Tue Apr 02 03:00:00 EST 2013

Funky styles from the west

New roots: John Durham and his dog Scruff have quietly relocated from Western Australia to rural Victoria.

After moving to Anakie, winemaker John Durham is happily blending with the locals.

Drink | Jeni Port | Tue Mar 19 03:00:00 EST 2013

On the rocky road to glory

Double act: John Thomson and his daughter Belinda at their Crawford River property.

A family team produces some of the country's finest drops from some of its harshest terrain.

Drink | Jeni Port | Tue Mar 05 03:00:00 EST 2013

Raise a glass to the aristocracy

The Age, Epicure, Melbourne, ENGERER:Pic of Frederic Engerer, President of Chateau Latour, at Langton's Wine Bar in Melbourne CBD

In France, an unlikely union of producers is spearheading a revolution in reverse.

Drink | Jeni Port | Tue Feb 26 03:00:00 EST 2013

Beating the riesling drum

Paul Grieco

A daring convert is on a global mission to resurrect the grape that fell out of favour.

Drink | Jeni Port | Tue Feb 19 03:00:00 EST 2013

Wine lovers' survival guide

Bottle of corked Chardonnay white wine

Don't let obscure terminology and snobby sommeliers put you off enjoying the best that grapes have to offer.

Drink | Larissa Dubecki and Jeni Port | Mon Feb 11 21:02:08 EST 2013

March of the people's libation army

Penfolds Grange is held in high regard. <br>Illustration: Simon Bosch.

An eye for a deal and a taste for good red have Chinese investors knocking at our door.

Drink | Jeni Port | Tue Feb 05 03:00:00 EST 2013

Cracking the great oak algorithm

Curly Flat winery manager Matt Regan.

The master of minutiae is driven by passion and perfection.

Drink | Jeni Port | Tue Jan 29 03:00:00 EST 2013

Australia Day and the honours go to…

The Australia Day wine honours go to...

In an industry full of amazing people and products, these are the standouts.

Drink | Jeni Port | Tue Jan 22 03:00:00 EST 2013

Chardonnay please, hold the fish bladder

Wine

Winemakers are finding a thirsty market for vegetarian and vegan wines.

Drink | Jeni Port | Wed Jan 02 15:53:20 EST 2013

Top drops for Christmas

Rosewater and raspberry drink.

Traditional, new or simply indulgent - these drops promise a perfect partnership at the Christmas table.

Drink | Jeni Port | Tue Dec 18 03:00:00 EST 2012

Top drops make for a vintage year

Red wine.

Winemakers celebrate a return to family values.

Drink | Jeni Port | Tue Dec 11 03:00:00 EST 2012

A vintage Christmas, indeed

30 bottle Vintec wine fridge.

The Dom Perignon or the designer decanter? Our leading tastemakers reveal their ultimate Santa wish-list.

Drink | Jeni Port | Tue Dec 04 03:00:00 EST 2012

Pinot, syrah — anything but savvy

NZ wines

New Zealand's other wine varieties.

Drink | Jeni Port | Tue Nov 20 16:27:52 EST 2012

The best of the 2011 vintage

Wine bottles

Wet weather caused havoc in vineyards, but 2011 still produced many top drops.

Drink | Jeni Port | Thu Nov 15 17:14:21 EST 2012