Wine Blogs & Reviews

Taylors “One Small Step Eco-bottle”

The launch of Taylors so called “eco-bottle” seems certain to ignite the glass v plastic debate. It’s an argument that…

2 years ago

Investigating the art of glassware with Riedel

In this data-rich world we live in, science tends to dominate contemporary thinking. And for all of its custom and…

2 years ago

Dominique Portet Cabernet

With all that’s going on in the world at the moment, it would be easy to throw away the rose-coloured…

2 years ago

Kaesler Avignon

Maybe it’s human nature, or just the Aussie way, but we seem to be a bunch who like to seek…

2 years ago

Cracking the Stelvin on Somerled Shiraz

As a self-confessed wine-wanker, I get a warm feeling in the pit of my stomach whenever I hear or see…

2 years ago

What do winemaking and charity have in common?

Let’s begin with passion, purpose, shared wisdom, mateship, love, fulfilment, enjoyment, and a sense of giving back.  This Friday, 20…

2 years ago

Does pinot gris need to be clear?

Maybe it’s just me, but I find that pinot gris is one of those varietals that in a blind tasting…

2 years ago

Champagne’s up and downs

Like all primary producers, those in the wine industry have their ups and downs from year to year and season…

2 years ago

Award-winning Longview Vineyard

Italian varietals are on the ascendency in Australian vineyards, and for good reason. Our climate is largely well-suited and our…

2 years ago

Australia’s Best Value Chardonnay

The chardonnay grape is undeniably Australia’s most important white wine varietal. According to the 2020 Wine Australia report, it’s the…

2 years ago