Author: Marian James

It is impossible not to notice the daily dramas that play out in the sky to our west. Here a spring storm builds over Mt Buffalo, only to pass again without wetting  the hay that  lies waiting to be baled.  ...

Trophy “Best Tempranillo” – 2019 Winewise Small Vignerons Awards Mayford 2018 Tempranillo (Alpine Valleys, Victoria) ★★★★★ Mayford is a leading contender for the title of Australia’s best Tempranillo. From Porepunkah, near Bright in Victoria, this tempranillo is lively and complex, showing a little whole-bunch complexity to complement the spicy...

The beautiful Alpine Valleys boasts a dynamic food culture as well and spectacular landscapes and artisanal wine.  Take this short tour to meet three or the region’s passionate producers. And yes, you might encounter me along the way…...

A sensationally warm and dry finish to vintage 2018 has every available vessel full of fermenting grapes.  Not a lot of room to move in the winery but so wonderful to have the crop safely in, and of such exceptional quality....

It's times like this late on a hot Sunday afternoon in spring when you wonder if it is all worthwhile. Quality family time in the vineyard. Hopefully the marvellous assortment of special Shiraz and Tempranillo clones that we are planting on our new rocky hill block will prove...

North East Victoria Wine Challenge 2017 Mayford are winners! Chair of Judges Trophy and Gold Medal, Class 17 The North East Victoria Wine Challenge celebrates the diversity of North East Victorian wine varieties from the 5 wine regions. Jane Faulkner (Wine Matters), chair of the judging panel, ensures high quality...

Friends and family travelled far and wide to join us for a very special dinner in the winery to mark our tenth anniversary. Chef Michael Ryan, of Provenance Restaurant in Beechworth matched gorgeously rustic regional food to a careful selection of Mayford museum wines. A...