Australian winemaker Simon Hackett passes away aged 73

Home News By Oliver Catchpole Published:  26 January, 2026 “Larger than life” Australian winemaker Simon Hackett died on Friday (23 January) after suffering a stroke. A much-l…
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Wine industry rocked by sudden death

A man found dead inside a South Australian home has been identified as award-winning winemaker Peter Fraser. The 51 year-old father of four, including two stepchildren, was found dead inside a Chalk Hill Rd property in Clarendon on Thursday afternoon afte…
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Light Wines was founded by Lloyd Light at Chandlers Hill in 1969. Designed by Doug Collett, it was one of Australia’s most modern wineries, able to handle 750 tonnes with just one operator.

In 1983 it was renamed Coolawin Estate, with Brian Light taking over as winemaker. The 5000-tonne site later became part of Norman’s Wines, then Xanadu, then Fleurieu Vintners — and today is owned by Watkins Wines.

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Wirra Wirra targets Asia as region enters ‘new chapter’ for wine

McLaren Vale wine producer Wirra Wirra has announced it will expand its focus on Asian markets as factors like “provenance, craft and story” become increasingly important to the region’s cons…
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Surprisingly foggy this morning. Just the 4 of us (including my dad) on the ride to McLaren Vale. Cool with a touch of misty rain but cleared up a bit for the ride back home. #MudSweatAndGears #Adelaide #MclarenVale
So many happy #bees drunk on this #floweringgum #McLarenVale #summer #eucalypt

Hardys Tintara: A Name That Recalls the History of Wine in McLaren Vale

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Hardys Tintara: A Name That Recalls the History of Wine in McLaren Vale

The history of Hardys Wines reaches back nearly as far as the first vineyard plantings in Australia’s McLaren Vale and over the years Hardys has undergone about as many changes as the region itself. Hardys currently makes six ranges of wines under the Hardys label, most of which carry names from Hardy family history.

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Hardys Tintara: A Name That Recalls the History of Wine in McLaren Vale

#samples #McLarenVale #Australia #CabernetSauvignon #Shiraz

https://pullthatcork.com/2024/hardys-tintara/

Hardys Tintara: A Name That Recalls the History of Wine in McLaren Vale

The history of Hardys Wines reaches back nearly as far as the first vineyard plantings in Australia’s McLaren Vale and over the years Hardys has undergone about as many changes as the region itself. Hardys currently makes six ranges of wines under the Hardys label, most of which carry names from Hardy family history.

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