"Vessel is everything for chardonnay," says Tony Bish. The Hawke's Bay-based winemaker uses concrete eggs, barriques, and even a 2000L French oak 'Ovum' to ferment his wines – learn more (and see how Dave Brookes scored the latest release) here.

Once ego-driven and hierarchical, Australian wine shows are moving towards a model centred on mentoring and innovation. Cyndal Petty explores this evolution and looks at the shows leading the charge.

 We also round up 12 of the country's best rosés, and take you inside this just-listed historic Coonawarra homestead.

Enjoy your weekend,

Halliday Wine Companion

 New from Tony Bish

Discover why "vessel is everything" for New Zealand's chardonnay master.

Wine shows are (finally) evolving

Once ego-driven and hierarchical, Australian wine shows have shifted.

Top Aussie rosés to try

These 12 wines prove that rosé offers much more than summer refreshment.

Own Coonawarra history

Explore Balragon, a 124-year-old homestead just listed for sale.

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