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Wine Australia’s Trade Tasting 2024
We are thrilled to share that we will be participating in Wine Australia's Trade Tasting 2024 in London and Edinburgh later this month, on January 30th and February 1st respectively. Our wines for tasting will include: 'Island' Rosé 2023 'Duck,...
Wrapping up 2023, our biggest year yet!
It’s been a massive year for Sarah and I, travelling the country, creating brand new wines and putting more into Genista than ever before.
The best of 2022 (and a hint at what’s to come!)
This vintage we harvested the Shiraz in mid-March, finished picking the Grenache on April 4th, and this was pressed off just before Easter.
Winepilot Reviews: August 2022
We shared our new wines with the Winepilot team recently and needless to say, we are pretty chuffed by these results! 2021 The SG Shiraz Grenache93 points - Ken Gargett & Ray Jordan 2021 Duck, Duck, Cat Grenache92 points - Ken Gargett & Ray...
We’ll be at Cellar Door Fest in Adelaide
'Tis the season for red wine - Cellar Door Fest Winter Edit is back! Held at the Adelaide Convention Centre, this boutique event will be jam-packed with local food, wines ,spirits, and music. We will be pouring new vintages of our "Taking the...
See you at the Good Food & Wine Show in Sydney!
After several postponements due to COVID, we're excited to be exhibiting at the Sydney Good Food & Wine Show from 24th – 26th June 2022. This will be our first event attendance in Sydney and we're looking forward to meeting many of you...
Winepilot Reviews: April 2022
We shared our wines with the Winepilot team recently and needless to say, we are pretty chuffed by these results! 2020 'Duck, Duck, Cat' Grenache91 points - Jeni Port & Ken Gargett 2017 'Taking the Mickie' Shiraz90 points - Ken Gargett 2018...
Two Medals at the 2021 Australian Small Winemakers Show
Genista Wines was awarded two medals at the 2021 Australian Small Winemakers Show. The 'Taking the Mickie' Shiraz 2017 picked up a silver medal and 'Taking the Mickie' Shiraz 2018 was awarded a bronze medal. The Australian Small Winemakers Show...