Most people think of white wine as a warm-weather drink. A chilled glass of Riesling or a frosty Sauv Blanc on a hot day might sound like the only way, but here are some whites that will bring you comfort as the weather gets cooler. I’d like to see the rulebook that says you can … Read more
Across the globe, the rosé revolution is taking hold. And there’s no better time to enjoy this international ’coup de glass’ than at Christmas. Here are 5 summer rosés for the festive season. It’s taken me quite a while to get used to the idea of a hot Christmas. In England, Christmas usually means cups … Read more
Cold-climate wines are seen as the best – especially in Australian wine terms. Here’s a new range from one of Australia’s oldest wine families – McWilliam’s Winery – that celebrates the grapes’ high altitude. There’s something about the arcane science to making alcoholic drinks that fascinates me. It doesn’t seem to matter how many wineries, … Read more
This easy vegetarian pâté recipe has all the marks of the ultimate culinary wedding. When we talk about food, it’s always full of ‘marriages’ – how this ingredient marries perfectly with that ingredient; this dish is a wonderful marriage with that dish. Aged Port, spicy Stilton, spring onions, creamy butter – it’s a match made … Read more
Wine is always about when and where you’ll be when you drink it. While the sun’s still taking her time to warm up the day and then in a hurry to hit the hay, our pick of South Australian winter reds will help you choose your next bottle and keep you warm at night. As … Read more
Coco Chanel once said “I only drink champagne on two occasions: when I’m in love and when I’m not.” I love this quote, but when else is the best time to drink Champagne – and how do you do it? When we first met, Mrs Romance and I had a little tradition whenever we shared … Read more
Matching wine with food sounds tricky but there are a few guidelines that can really help. Here are 10 secrets to help matching wine with food. Red meat, red wine. White meat, white wine. Rosé… pork? That used to be my limit on what I thought matching wine with food was about. But it’s not as … Read more
Rosé doesn’t just have to be a summer tipple – something you drink when it’s really hot and you don’t feel like a cold beer. People are realising it’s a wine in its own right – and here are three simple rules that make Rosé a winter wine so you can enjoy it all year … Read more
It’s all well and good making the trip to wine country and vineyards’ cellar doors, but what if you’re just too busy? This cool city cellar door in Sydney means you can stay in the city but still enjoy that winery experience and it’s seeing a change in how people experience wine. Plus, check out … Read more
Valentine’s Day isn’t Valentine’s Day without a little drink with your loved one, is it? So why not buy them a bottle of something beautiful you can share? Here are our top alcohol tips for a great Valentine’s Day gift idea. Valentine’s Day for Mrs Romance and me is rarely a big, lavish dinner out … Read more