World Class wines in the Hunter Valley

7 years ago

The Hunter Valley, less than a couple of hours northwest of Sydney and 45 minutes due west of Newcastle, has…

A Taste of Italy

7 years ago

It could simply be logistical challenges and the tyranny of distance, or perhaps because Australian made wines offer such good…

Gamay

7 years ago

Despite that famous line from the 2004 movie, Sideways “If anyone orders Merlot, I’m leaving. I am not drinking (expletive)…

Gigondas

7 years ago

By Australian standards, good French wine is undeniably expensive. While we consider the “best” Australian brands like Penfolds Grange to…

Stoneleigh Wild Valley 2015 Sauvignon Blanc

7 years ago

It’s sweet, flabby and possibly cordialesque, yet the kiwi sauvalanche continues. The shelves of almost every bottle shop in the…

Langhorne Creek and McGuigan Hand Made Shiraz 2013

7 years ago

Despite living in the shadows of South Australia’s high profile wine regions, Langhorne Creek boasts a remarkable history and has…

It’s time to restock the cellar!

7 years ago

Much has been said in real estate and financial circles about the growth of the Chinese middle class and their…

Provencale Paradise

7 years ago

Another day in the French Riviera, and another opportunity for some serious viticultural research. Though, given that Rose from Provence…

Conde Valdemar Rioja 2012

8 years ago

It’s a wine that can be difficult to pronounce and challenging to find in local bottle shops, but the Spanish…

Wynns Coonawarra Harold Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

8 years ago

IT'S been a while (perhaps 15 years or so) since Wynns released a single vineyard "Harold” Cabernet. But after a lengthy…