Wine of the month – would you buy dessert wine?
Dessert wine is a funny drink. It quite often has a polarizing effect on people – they either hate it or love it. Perhaps that’s because it’s been poorly represented … Read more
Wine review
Wine of the Month – the Chardonnay renaissance
It’s amazing how out of favour Chardonnay has fallen in recent years. But in spite of evoking frowns and even dry retching at the mere mention of its name, is … Read more
What to do in San Diego: wine and beer tours
Wine tours are a lot of fun. But if we’re talking understatements, the tour I went on with San Diego Beer and Wine Tours recently was the best yet! It … Read more
Wines of the Month: red blends
The first thing I do when I‘m in a restaurant is check the wine list. I usually go straight to the Shiraz section as it’s my favourite grape… but is … Read more
3 cellar doors you must visit in Mudgee, NSW
With so many great wineries in such a small area, it’s hardly surprising the people of Mudgee are so happy and friendly. For a visitor, the only problem is which … Read more
15 tips for wine tasting at the cellar door
Wineries are trying to make their business more accessible these days. But knowing what to do and say when you visit one can make the whole experience of a trip … Read more
Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1951 – the ultimate wine dilemma
Penfolds Grange Hermitage – or just straight ‘Grange’ to its friends – is roundly considered as one of the world’s greatest wines. It’s certainly one of the most expensive. So … Read more
Shiraz – how to sound like you know what you’re talking about
As you’d expect from a wine saint, St Peter is very knowledgeable about wine, so if you’re after few tips on how to sound like you know what you’re talking … Read more
What food goes with Shiraz?
So I like eating. And I like drinking. They’re both great! But together they can become something quite extraordinary. The concept of wine pairing is a very complex and much … Read more
What is wine aeration and why do it?
Until recently I never bothered decanting my wine. It was a case of how quickly can I get this stuff in my guts?! But since having met my friends the … Read more