By Tiffany Vernon Approx read time: 6 minutes. Syrah overlooking the Rhône   Although Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape variety, there is still some confusion around the distinction between th...

Simon Swa, General manager at Elephant Hill   Q) Tell us about the Elephant Hill Estate and how it was formed? The original vineyard was planted in the early 2000s, on the site of a former dee...

By Tiffany Vernon Approx time to read: 6 minutes 30 seconds   It is likely that many of you will already be familiar with Syrah being a major star in the Rhône Valley, France. In fact, in the No...

Braised Ox Cheek, Soft Polenta & Cavolo Nero This ox cheek has been braised for 6 hours, it will melt in your mouth. Try it with our Syrah Elephant Hill 2017. For the Braise Ox Cheek (4 servings)...

‘We are in unprecedented times’ goes the standard phrase. Running any business at this time presents its challenges, so you can only imagine what life has been like for vine-growers and winemakers...

A sixth generation Barossa winemaker, Trent Burge grew up in and on Barossa soil. Riding trail bikes around the vineyards, playing local cricket and footy, he had dirt under his nails and Barossa bloo...

The story of Elephant Hill starts in 2001, not with an elephant (though a love of elephants inspired the name), but with a Jaguar, of the motoring kind. Roger Weiss, German businessman and vintage car...

Sauvignon Blanc Day is celebrated on the 4th May this year – here’s raising a glass to an incredibly versatile (and delicious) grape! Zingy, zesty, refreshing, citrusy, fruity.. a glass of...

In 2000, Marty Edwards’ wine making father, John Edwards invited Marty to join him on a journey to France, to visit a range of historic vineyards across a number of classic wine regions, in the ...