Orange is the new pink

5 years ago

According to the well known Charles Caleb Colton aphorism, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Or for the Oscar…

Ian Botham Wines

5 years ago

They were long, hot and often dry summers, but some of my fondest childhood memories are of spending the Christmas…

Franklin River – the best Shiraz producing region in Australia

6 years ago

There’s naturally a degree of hesitation in expressing an opinion about wine, wine regions and winemakers. After all, opinions are…

From Friend to Foe – Penfolds 2018 Release

6 years ago

Loyalties to an Aussie classic fade as brand's quality fails to reflect its prestige pricing. I’m out. For years I’ve…

Windowrie of Cowra

6 years ago

The Cowra wine region covers around 1,250 square kilometres in the Lachlan River Valley at the southern end of the…

To decant or not to decant?

6 years ago

The right amount of crystal can improve a drop. It can make for great theatre in a restaurant or distinguished…

Angullong Fossil Hill Sangiovese 2017

6 years ago

Sangiovese is the most commonly grown red grape in Italy and presently accounts for 250 000 acres of plantings and…

Better With Age … Not Quite

6 years ago

The terms “Vielles Vignes” or “old vines” have become to the wine industry what buzzwords like “superfood”, “natural” and “organic”…

Top Drop, Great Price

6 years ago

It may not be a universally held view, but to my palate, there is no more noble white wine varietal…

True Beauty, Even in Youth

6 years ago

Huntington Estate, in Mudgee, is crafting wines that will stand the test of time. The Mudgee region is often seen…