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Specialist Importer and Distributor of French and Italian wines with a dabble of course of exciting Australian estates.

15/09/2026

Stargazer | Samantha Connew - Coal River Valley - Tasmania ⁠- Allocation release - NSW + VIC⁠

Samantha Connew’s project keeps proving that Tasmania rewards patience. 2025 was about as generous as cool-climate Tasmania gets, a clean, favourable season that gave the Pinot Noir open, approachable fruit, with real aromatic complexity and a soft, integrated structure.

The Palisander Chardonnay remains the anchor of the range, a site that’s shown remarkable consistency vintage after vintage, and the current release is drinking beautifully.

Trade - get in touch for tasting and allocations

31/08/2026

We recently had the pleasure of hosting Brad Hickey from Brash Higgins, all the way from McLaren Vale, across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane trade.

Brad’s one of the true originals of the Vale — a former New York sommelier who came out for a single vintage in 2007 and never left. Everything comes off their certified organic Omensetter Vineyard, farmed by his partner Nicole Thorpe, with Brad working across amphora, carbonic ferments and whatever idea he’s chasing that vintage.

Huge thanks to every venue that hosted us, and to Brad for the week.

Next week we’re releasing Ripple 2026 — whole-bunch Nero d’Avola drowned in fresh-pressed juice and left to ferment inside its own skins. Bright, a little wild, built for a chill.

TRADE - Please contact your sales executive for tastings and allocations.

06/08/2026

“Stef Yim’s impressive Etna wines... one of the most interesting producers from this exciting wine region.” – Jamie Goode, Wine Anorak

We had the pleasure of hosting Stef Yim from Sciara, all the way from Mount Etna, across both Melbourne and Sydney trade.

Stef founded Azienda Agricola Sciara in 2015 — a former LA sommelier turned winemaker, farming nine contrade across Etna’s northern and southern slopes on 100% volcanic soil, including Contrada Cielo at 1,520 metres, Europe’s highest vineyard. Certified organic since 2023, minimal intervention throughout: no fining, no filtration, low SO2.

A masterclass at Le Pont Wine Store Melbourne in South Melbourne, another at Bentley Restaurant + Bar , and a Mount Etna trade tasting at The International Sydney with over 100 in attendance. Always valuable to taste wines of this precision alongside the person who farms every contrada by hand — hearing first-hand the thinking behind altitude, terroir and restraint.

Huge thanks to every venue that hosted us, and to Stef for the week.

TRADE - Please contact your sales executive for tastings and allocations.

22/05/2026

What a way to start May.

We had Nic Peterkin from .a.s.vino in Sydney for a week on the road, presenting the new releases to the trade.

Margaret River Icons Chardonnay Masterclass in front of the Sydney trade at ,the sub-regions, the vintages, the thinking behind each wine.

Some of the most defining Chardonnays of Margaret River, all in one week.

Huge thanks to every venue that hosted us, and to Nic for the week.

01/05/2026

Two wineries. One visit.

We just wrapped a week on the road in Melbourne, with Ben Mullen from Mulline and our director Neil Thomson presenting the new release of Clos Saouma.

Geelong and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, side by side, in front of the Melbourne trade.

A focused selection at every stop, with proper time to sit with each wine and the thinking behind it. Two very different corners of the wine world in the same conversation.

Huge thanks to every venue that hosted us, and to Ben for the week on the road.

Sydney & Brisbane we’ll see you for the next one.

21/04/2026

Last month we had the pleasure of hosting Dave Fletcher, all the way from Barbaresco, across both Melbourne and Sydney trade.

Always valuable to taste the wines alongside the person behind them, and to hear first-hand the thinking, detail and intent that goes into each release. A proper reminder of why these wines continue to resonate so strongly.

The 2023s land in May, and they’re looking superb.

TRADE - Please contact your sales executive for tastings and allocations.

21/01/2026

“The hottest winery in Veneto? Well, there are several. But one of them is without question Marion. I can’t imagine anyone who doesn’t love wine who wouldn’t want to drink any of their wines.” - Antonio Galloni

Marion Borgo Valpolicella 2023
Marion Valpolicella Superiore 2020
Marion Amarone della Valpolicella 2020

We’re thrilled to share the new Marion releases: Amarone, Valpolicella Superiore, and the always-charming Borgo Valpolicella. Wines of depth, ease, and real drinkability — each one a pleasure to open.

Marion is a small, family-run estate in the unspoilt Marcellise valley outside Verona. Led by Stefano Campedelli and Nicoletta, now joined by their sons, the focus has always been simple: estate fruit only, native varieties, no new oak, and a deep respect for what makes Valpolicella unique. Wines made with patience, restraint, and absolute belief in place.

14/11/2025

FRANCABOUTWINE TRADE TASTING 25
MELBOURNE

Our sincerest thanks to over 300 clients from Melbourne who showed up to support our company and its producers, such a lovely turnout. To all our winemakers, principals and staff I am so very grateful for your passion and commitment both on the day and all the work put in to make this event come to life.

Melbourne turned it on in terms of the weather allowing you all to enjoy the terrace overlooking the Yarra and somewhere to relax between tastings. Thank you to the team for all your support, what a day.

See you next year….

05/11/2025

Cascina delle Monache - Gavi, Italy

New to portfolio

A fresh and exciting name from the hills of Gavi. Led by young vigneron Tiziano, Cascina delle Monache is rooted in family tradition and sustainable farming, crafting elegant, mineral-driven wines from the native Cortese and Dolcetto grapes.

Sorì della Monaca Gavi DOCG 2024
Ronco del Mandorlo Old Vines Gavi DOCG 2024
Bricco della Lodra Vino Rosso 2024

08/09/2025

Stargazer - Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Allocation Release - NSW & VIC

Named Top Winery of Australia 2025 by Samantha Connew unveils her latest releases

Stargazer Tupelo 2025
Stargazer Single Vineyard Riesling 2025
Stargazer Palisander Riesling 2024
Stargazer Chardonnay 2024
Stargazer Pinot Noir 2024

All wines will be available to taste with Samantha & Guy at our Annual Trade Tastings

🔗Link in bio to register

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