Margaret River White Wine for Autumn Lunches: What to Try in May
May is one of the better months to drink white wine and most people don’t realise it. The assumption is that whites belong to summer. Crisp, cold, served on a hot afternoon. And they do. But the heavier, more textured whites from cooler regions actually come into their own once the weather softens. They sit […]
What It Means to Be a Halliday 5 Star Winery
Halliday awards 5 Star Winery status for consistent, high-quality work across a winery’s range. Not a single standout bottle. A small proportion of Australian wineries hold it. Halliday updates the list each year, so it’s not a one-time stamp you can coast on.
Wise has held it in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
If you’re choosing a wine, a winery to visit, or a gift, that’s what the rating is there to tell you. The work is being done, and it’s been done long enough to be believed.
