Revival Reads

The 2017 ‘Deathbox’ Grenache story – pressing skins, cattle around the winery, and fermenters inside the refrigerated container.
November 18, 2025
A cyclone, a dodgy shipping-container winery and one very stupid near-death moment: the real story behind our 2017 “Deathbox” Grenache — the wine that almost killed me (but turned out bloody delicious).
Three winemaking scenes—punch-down, bottling, and tank clean-out—highlighting small-producer craft.
November 5, 2025
Right now the Aussie wine industry feels like a party where the band’s great, the room’s packed… and yet somehow the smallest growers and makers in the room are left picking up the bar tab.  There’s too much wine (and...
Welcome to Dave's signage and internal seating, wine wall, service area
September 25, 2025
We did it. After bottling the 2023 reds, moving an entire shed, and riding the licence roller coaster, Dave’s Wine Revival is officially open at 447 St Pauls Terrace. Part tasting room, part label-production hub, 100% about the wine. BYO food, bring your mates, and come say hi.
Brill Ramato – Origin Story of Our Cult Orange Wine
September 11, 2025
What do Pinot Gris skins, doof-doof music and the AI have in common? Our most-asked-about wine—the ramato with the unmatchable colour - that's what. By Dave Cush, Winemaker & Founder, The Wine Revival Fast Facts How it tastes The long...
Dave Cush Winemaking
May 8, 2025
"Minimal intervention" sounds fancy — but it’s really just honest winemaking. In this no-BS guide, Dave Cush breaks down what it means, why it matters, and why these wines might just be your new favourites.
Vermentino Grapes on Vine
May 8, 2025
If your go-to is Sauvignon Blanc or Shiraz, we’re not here to judge — but we are here to shake up your wine rack. Australia’s boutique wine scene is bursting with alternative varietals that are rewriting the rules on what...