Winestate Magazine

RETURN OF THE GOOD TIMES

THE 2018 Swan Valley vintage in WA has been declared the best in 30 years. Reports say this is due to a mild summer and lower than average temperatures combining to produce near-perfect grape growing conditions. It is also a year of record wine export earnings for the State, producing the highest prices in 10 years while achieving major milestones. James Talijancich, of the family-owned Talijancich Wines marked his 40th vintage and plans the release of a port-style wine, the first in 36 years. Based on an amazing range of award-winning fortified wines produced at their humble winery, the port will be

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