The Real Review

03/09/2026

Bordeaux in 2026 isn’t one story. It’s several, running in opposite directions at once, which is what makes it worth watching closely.

Read the full article by Stephen Wong MW: https://www.therealreview.com/2026/09/03/bordeauxs-goldilocks-paradox/

02/09/2026

As The Real Review Wine Classifications evolve to reflect more of Australia and Aotearoa’s cool-climate strengths, the balance is starting to shift in favour of styles which rely on more site expression than oak or extraction. The rise of chardonnay in the ranks is also hard to ignore. Join our trans-Tasman team of Huon Hooke and Stephen Wong MW as they unpack how the classification reflects this change and what it means for wine drinkers in Oceania.⁠
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📍 Fix Wine Bar & Restaurant⁠
📅 Mon, Sept 21 | 10–11:30am⁠
🎟️ Trade only, limited spots, scan the QR code or tap the link in bio to register.⁠
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02/09/2026

Top Drops. For more weekly wine picks, visit: https://www.therealreview.com/category/top-drops/

02/09/2026

As The Real Review Wine Classifications evolve to reflect more of Australia and Aotearoa’s cool-climate strengths, the balance is starting to shift in favour of styles which rely on more site expression than oak or extraction. The rise of chardonnay in the ranks is also hard to ignore. Join our trans-Tasman team of Huon Hooke, Stephen Wong MW, and guest panellist Ben Tombs (Chief Winemaker, Craggy Range) as they unpack how the classification reflects this change and what it means for wine drinkers in Oceania.⁠
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📍 Victoria by Farmer's Daughters⁠
📅 Tue, Sept 22 | 10–11:30am⁠
🎟️ Trade only, limited spots, scan the QR code or tap the link in bio to register.⁠
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02/09/2026

Every insider of Marlborough wine knows of Mike Eaton and the Eaton family name even if the general public are yet to join the dots.

Read the full article by Stephen Wong MW: https://www.therealreview.com/2026/09/02/harrison-eaton-coming-full-circle/

31/08/2026

The Real Review has just completed its ninth annual Top Wineries of Australia events, with exhibitions in Melbourne, Sydney and (for the first time), Brisbane.
https://www.therealreview.com/2026/09/01/taste-the-top-wineries-and-dinners-australia

The Real Review has just completed its ninth annual Top Wineries of Australia events, with exhibitions in Melbourne, Sydney and (for the first time), Brisbane.

31/08/2026

The Real Review has just completed its ninth annual Top Wineries of Australia events, with exhibitions in Melbourne, Sydney and (for the first time), Brisbane.

Read the full article by Huon Hooke: https://www.therealreview.com/2026/09/01/taste-the-top-wineries-and-dinners-australia/

31/08/2026

Changes in consumer behaviour were the main reason Australia’s wine exports were continuing to decline, according the Wine Australia.
https://www.therealreview.com/2026/08/31/australias-wine-exports-continue-to-decline

Changes in consumer behaviour were the main reason Australia’s wine exports were continuing to decline, according the Wine Australia. ’swineexports

31/08/2026

Changes in consumer behaviour were the main reason Australia’s wine exports were continuing to decline, according to Wine Australia.

Read the full article by Huon Hooke: https://www.therealreview.com/2026/08/31/australias-wine-exports-continue-to-decline/

30/08/2026

For the first time, The Real Review hosted an awards presentation evening, on July 24 at The Olympia, a superb subterranean space at the 25hours Hotel.
https://www.therealreview.com/2026/08/31/top-wineries-of-australia-awards-night

For the first time, The Real Review hosted an awards presentation evening, on July 24 at The Olympia, a superb subterranean space at the 25hours Hotel.