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 review
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…
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…
15 Hunter Valley wineries only locals know about
The Hunter Valley is one of Australia’s premium wine regions with some superb wineries to visit. But finding the ones that the locals really…
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…
Proffered, poured, stirred and sipped – 18 drinks-based gifts for Christmas
It’s time to get the bar restocked. And as part of our Hint Magazine gift guide, we’ve put together some ideas for what to…
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…
New wines, new gins and a milestone of romance
It feels like springtime has been a long time coming here in Sydney. I’ve almost forgotten what it feels like to go outside and…