Whisky, wine, cider and beer, and a home away from home

You know, being in the travel industry in any shape or form really isn’t a lot of fun at the moment.  Of course, being in Sydney is a better place to be (for now) than many other places in the world with regards to Covid outbreaks, closed borders, travel bans and outright lockdown, but it … Read more

Midwinter wine tasting – 3 hot reds that’ll keep you warm and cosy

Wine tasting - Aussie winter reds

Sipping and swirling a glass of rich red wine is the perfect indulgence over winter, and these three bold Aussie reds stave off the chilly doldrums and icy isolation. Here are our tasting notes on wines that will really keep you happy till spring. When I was growing up in the UK, there used to … Read more

Autumn wines to Fall for – plus free downloads of the winemakers’ notes

Autumn wine to fall for

It’s time restock your wine stash for the cooler months ahead. Here are our top wine recommendations that’ll see you through the chilly nights – plus free insider info downloadables from each of the winemakers. As days grow colder and the nights draw in, we’re all looking for ways to make time at home more … Read more

Cold-weather sparkling – is it ever too chilly for bubbly?

House of Arras - sparkling wine in winter

In our interview with Ed Carr – head winemaker of renowned House of Arras from Tasmania, we look at weather-appropriate bubbles and what a to eat with a fine glass of sparkling. As Australia and the southern hemisphere shifts into winter mode, temptation is to fall back on things like rich reds and warming whiskies. … Read more

6 Mornington Peninsula wineries you must visit

Mornington Peninsula wineries

Way down south in the state of Victoria, Mornington Peninsula wineries are bottling some incredible vintages. But visiting these cellar doors gives you much more of an experience than just a wine-tasting. Here are a few Mornington Peninsula wineries you must visit. Less than an hour’s drive from Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula feels like you’re … Read more

Summer sessions – refreshing drinks that drop the ABV

As the mercury rises and that summer sun gives you the thirst, finding that delicious yet refreshing drink for the season can make all the difference. Here are some summer drinks that give you a lighter, easier way to enjoy a tipple. With lifestyle choices and busy schedules coming into play with people’s social life … Read more

Christmas cheers – 3 Aussie bubblies to raise a glass to

Australian sparkling for Christmas

It’s not a celebration without bubbles. So for the biggest celebration in the year, here’s the Australian sparkling wine to fizz up your Christmas and make your New Year go off with a pop! There’s nothing quite like raising a glass of bubbly, the clink of glasses and sparkle of laughter. That pop the cork … Read more

7 fine wines and rare whisky – the discerning drinker’s Christmas list

Christmas drinks list

There’s something wonderful about having a special bottle to open at Christmas; to savour the flavours of an elegant drink with the people who mean the most. Here are some of the finest wines and whisky around, perfect for this time of year. From drop to dram, when what you’re drinking is superbly crafted and … Read more

5 wine trends to watch out for

Nothing stays still for very long, even in something as well-established as the wine industry. Here are five different wine trends that we have on good authority will be influencing the way we quaff, sip and guzzle over the next few years. Wine has always gone through its cyclical and sometimes cynical process of popularity. … Read more