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Wine reviews

Another Pinnacle For The Wines Of Orange, NSW

August 3, 2026 by Mr Romance
Ross Hill Pinnacle series release - feature on Ross Hill Winery, Orange, NSW

In a town like Orange, NSW, it’s hard to make wine that stands out when standards are already so high. But this winery on the eastern slopes of Mt Canobolas … Read more

Categories Food & Drink, The Latest, Wine reviews Tags Orange NSW, Wine review, winery 2 Comments

Is Australian Wine Really All That Good?

July 28, 2026July 10, 2026 by Mr Romance
Decanter Awards 2026 - Mr & Mrs Romance

There are hundreds of wine competitions around the world, but the Decanter World Wine Awards is the pinnacle. So when five Aussie wines take home the bragging rights of Best … Read more

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Best-Kept Secrets of Orange, NSW — Cooks Lot Winery

March 20, 2026 by Mr Romance
Cooks Lot Wines of Orange, NSW

What is it you look for when you’re in wine country? Is it the same stuff you find in bottle shops and bars everywhere you go? Or is it something … Read more

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What is Blanc de Blancs and is it better than regular Champagne?

February 11, 2026October 31, 2025 by Mr Romance
Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine

Crisp, elegant and mysterious, Blanc de Blancs is the Champagne world’s bright- mineral-driven star. But what is it, where does it come from and which ones should you try? There’s … Read more

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How to Find Unfindable Wine

October 28, 2025March 21, 2025 by Mr Romance

If you like wine and paying under market price for it, but supporting small-scale Aussie and NZ winemakers at the same time, then you’re going to love this. Sign up … Read more

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12 Wines Of Christmas—which wine to fill your glass with this festive season

January 14, 2024November 20, 2023 by Mr Romance
12 Wines of Christmas - Hint Magazine gift guide

These 12 wines of Christmas will have lords a-leaping, ladies dancing and quite possibly some drummers and pipers doing their thing too! We’ve curated 12 delicious wines from around Australia … Read more

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Uncork the Extraordinary — a world beyond wine-tasting in the Hunter Valley

October 10, 2025May 25, 2023 by Mr Romance
Keepers of the Flame wine experience - Scarborough Wine Co, Hunter Valley

Working your way through the list of vintages and varietals is fun when you’re in wine country. But this Hunter Valley winery takes you from the cellar door to a … Read more

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What’s So Special About ‘Old Vine’ Wine?

April 10, 2023April 7, 2023 by Mr Romance
What is old vine wine? Chateau Tanunda 50 year old vine Old Vine Expression Range

From time to time, you see the words ‘old vines’ on your wine labels, but what does it mean? Is the wine any better? And why the higher price? We … Read more

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Tantalising, Refreshing, Delicious—3 Aussie Chardonnays For Late Summer

March 1, 2023 by Mr Romance

These three young Aussie Chardonnays are perfect for those hot late-summer days. Whether you’re looking for a light and refreshing Chardonnay or something a bit more complex, this spritely trio … Read more

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What happens to Shiraz as it ages? Vertical tasting with Lisa McGuigan Maximus Shiraz

September 21, 2022 by Mr Romance
Lisa McGuigan Tasting Guide - Shiraz vertical tasting

Big and bold, Shiraz is a superb wine to put away and drink years and years later, but what happens to Shiraz when it gets older? We put the Maximus … Read more

Categories Food & Drink, The Latest, Wine reviews Tags Hunter Valley, wine, Wine review 2 Comments
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