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,…
Wine reviews
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…
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…
5 wines for your Easter table
Where will you be and who will you be with this Easter? More importantly, what will you be drinking? Here are 5 wines for…
Bay of Fires Winery annual release – the only good thing to come from 2020
For the past 20 years, Bay of Fires Winery has released its annual vintage to expectant fans. Here’s how their second decade of decadence…
How to have just one glass of wine – Coravin review
Wouldn’t it be grand to be able to try just a glass of that special bottle you’ve been hanging onto? Or to taste a…
Bottoms Up! 5 fascinating drinks trends to look out for in 2021
Here are five innovations and trends in alcohol that we should all be expecting to appear or gather speed in the next few months…
Wine Discovery – 3 new releases to get you out of your wine rut
It might sound obvious, but wineries release new vintages every year. This means there’s a new bottle on the market all the time. But…
Which red wine? Our guide to 10 red wine varietals
Which red wine? Not only difficult to say, but also hard to decide, choosing a bottle of red wine to drink often a dilemma….
Midwinter wine tasting – 3 hot reds that’ll keep you warm and cosy
Sipping and swirling a glass of rich red wine is the perfect indulgence over winter, and these three bold Aussie reds stave off the…