The Cork Dork | Giggly Grapes

Riedel Winewings Pinot Noir Review: A Big Glass With a Big Price

04/04/2024

Large flat-bottomed crystal glass with a small pour of Pinot Noir

The flat-bottomed Winewings Pinot Noir glass genuinely lifts the perfume, and it covers Nebbiolo and Gamay too. The Australian price is the sticking point.

Wine Pairing With Potato Soup: What to Pour (and What to Avoid)

03/04/2024

Bowl of creamy potato soup with a glass of Chardonnay

The best wine pairing with potato soup is a lightly oaked Chardonnay, with Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc close behind. What works, what to avoid and one bottle to try.

Mushroom Pairing Magic: What Wine Goes with Mushrooms

02/04/2024

Discover the perfect drop for your fungi feast. Our guide reveals what wine goes with mushrooms, elevating your dish to a culinary delight.

Best Wine Pairing for Fish and Chips Cheers!

01/04/2024

Find the perfect plonk to accompany your fish and chips! Explore our top tips for mastering the art of finding the best wine pairing for fish and chips.

Best Wine to Pair with Ratatouille – Top Picks

28/03/2024

Remember the last time you tucked into a vibrant pot of ratatouille, allowing its rustic flavours to seduce your palate? ...

Vermentino Wine Guide: The Beach Bum of the Wine World

27/03/2024

Glass and bottle of Vermentino with green grapes, lime and thyme

Lemon, sea spray and wild herbs: what Vermentino tastes like, why Australia adopted it, what to eat with it, and the closest bottle you can buy tonight.

Gobble Up: Perfect Wine Pairing with Turkey Meatloaf

27/03/2024

Did you know that nearly two-thirds of Australians prefer wine over other alcoholic beverages during dinner? That’s quite the tilt ...

Butter Chicken Wine Pairing: What to Pour (and What to Avoid)

25/03/2024

Bowl of butter chicken beside a glass of white wine on a timber table

Butter chicken is creamy, sweet and gently spiced, which rules out big reds. Here are the whites that work, the ones to avoid, and one bottle to try tonight.