5 iconic Hunter Valley Chardonnays you must try
Chardonnay has seen quite a few twists and turns in its popularity over the last few decades, but at last it’s coming into its…
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Wine of the Month: Grenache – the wine connoisseur’s secret weapon
Peeping out from behind its bigger, beefier brothers, Grenache is the wallflower of wine varietals in Australia that doesn’t get half the attention it…
Meet Richard Done of John Wallace Wines – the Hunter Valley’s new kid on the block
Recipient of the Hunter Valley Rising Star and Young Gun of Wine awards, and with names on his CV like Scarborough Wines, Thomas Wines,…
Can you age Riesling and what is a vertical tasting? Museum releases from Howard Park Wines, WA
Crisp, lively, flinty and refreshing. That and a funny shaped bottle is what comes to mind when you think of Riesling. But what happens…
3 warm cocktails for chilly evenings
When we think of cocktails, we usually have chilled drinks, ice spheres and frosted glasses in mind. But cocktails can be hot too. Perfect…
Life on the Farm at a Hatted Hunter Winery – Margan Wines in Broke, NSW
From farm to table in under 100 metres. That’s how Margan Wines runs their hatted restaurant. Here’s more about this beautiful Hunter Valley winery…
5 gins to mix up your old negroni
These five gins not only add something different to the classic negroni cocktail, they elevate it to new heights. Switch out your usual juniper…
The Long Table Lunch of Our Dreams
Food, wine, music and olive groves all set to a banquet table between the trees. It’s as European as fast driving and slow soccer,…
Who will win – Grange vs the Hunter? Red wine celebrity death match
What happens when you put arguably the most famous Australian wine in the ring with the best Shiraz Australia’s oldest wine region has to…
Get your liquid glow – how to make the best mulled wine
Spices, sweetness and sumptuous Shiraz, warmed and combined into delicious mulled wine. If you want to stay cosy over winter, here’s how to make…