Jane Faulkner

1 month ago | winecompanion.com.au | Jane Faulkner

Some folk opt for bungee jumping or skydiving to get an extreme thrill but for me, tasting new wines and grape varieties has always been where I get my kicks. I don’t care how hard some are to pronounce, or how silly I sound until I master them – in the pursuit of trying something different, nothing gets in my way. I find the interconnection of a vinous history, the story of people and their place, instrumental in nurturing my love and understanding of wine.

Jan 30, 2025 | winecompanion.com.au | Jane Faulkner

If there’s one drink that is universally appreciated and loved, it’s sparkling wine. Nothing says ‘let’s celebrate’ better than a bottle of bubbles. It’s often a luxury, an indulgence, offered as a token of gratitude. It’s the best congratulations gift and it marks milestones. It can also be a treat of drinking pleasure. No other wine embraces all that so brilliantly.  And it's not just Champagne either. Australian sparklingQuality Australian sparkling is in a sweet spot.

Sep 25, 2024 | law360.com | Michael Nonaka |Randy Benjenk |Jane Faulkner

By Michael Nonaka, Randy Benjenk and Jane Faulkner (September 25, 2024, 11:30 AM EDT) -- On Sept 17, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s board of directors approved a proposal that would impose recordkeeping and other compliance requirements on custodial deposit accounts with transactional features.[1] ... Law360 is on it, so you are, too.

Sep 4, 2024 | winecompanion.com.au | Jane Faulkner

Australian chardonnay's current state of playAfter tasting several hundred excellent Australian chardonnays, all in the name of research and not in one day, came an epiphany. If the measure of a top producer is not only where they’re at today but where they are heading, then this superb wine, nay the greatest white of all time, is in good hands. Homogenous chardonnay is long gone.

Sep 4, 2024 | winecompanion.com.au | Jane Faulkner

There’s no signage for Elanto Vineyard so it remains hidden from view, the only marker a century-old chicory kiln at the entrance. But follow the long driveway over a crest and a spectacular view to Western Port Bay and Phillip Island unfurls on the left, while opposite, the jewel in the crown – Australia’s most exciting and exacting vineyard venture to date. It’s also the largest high-density site, too.