Sangiovese Wine Guide: The Spirited Soul of Italian Wines

Bottle and glass of Sangiovese red wine with dark grapes and basil on a timber table
The grape behind Chianti and Brunello, explained without the opera: what Sangiovese tastes like, how to serve it, the food it loves and an organic Aussie-Italian bottle to try tonight.
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Grenache Wine Guide: The Genial Maverick

Bottle and glass of Grenache with red grapes, rosemary and raspberries on a timber table
Australia's century-old workhorse turned star: what Grenache tastes like, how to serve it, the food it loves and an old-vine Barossa bottle to try tonight.
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Semillon Wine Guide: The Understated Elegance

Glass and bottle of Semillon with green grapes, lemon and herbs
Australia's secret white: what Semillon tastes like, why Hunter Valley versions age for decades, the food it loves and an organic SSB blend to try tonight.
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Shiraz Wine Guide: Australia’s Big-Hearted Signature Red

Bottle and glass of Shiraz red wine with dark grapes and black peppercorns on a timber table
Australia's signature red, explained without the snobbery: what Shiraz tastes like, how to serve it, what to eat with it, and a bottle to try tonight.
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Sauvignon Blanc Wine Guide: The Zippy Crowd-Pleaser

Bottle and chilled glass of Sauvignon Blanc with green grapes and lime on a timber table
Passionfruit, cut grass and electric acidity: what Sauvignon Blanc tastes like, how to serve it, the food it loves and a Marlborough bottle to try tonight.
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Pinot Noir Wine Guide: The Heartbreak Grape Worth the Chase

Bottle and glass of ruby Pinot Noir with a small bunch of dark grapes on a timber table
The most seductive red on Earth, explained without the mystique: taste, serving temperature, food matches, famous labels and a Tasmanian bottle to try tonight.
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Barbera Wine Guide: The Unsung Heroine of Italian Vines

Glass and bottle of Barbera with dark grapes and cherries
Piedmont's juicy everyday red: what Barbera tastes like, why it loves pizza, where Australia grows it, and the closest bottle you can buy tonight.
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Find Out Which Wine Pairs With Lamb

which wine pairs with lamb
Find out which wine pairs with lamb to elevate your meal from good to 'bonza'! Discover the tastiest matches for the ultimate Aussie feast.
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Meatloaf Wine Pairing: What to Pour (and What to Avoid)

Sliced glazed meatloaf on a dark platter with a glass of red wine beside it
The best wine with meatloaf is a soft, fruity red: Merlot first, then juicy Shiraz, Zinfandel or Grenache. Why the glaze is the tricky bit, what to avoid, and a stock-checked bottle for tonight.
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Pinot Grigio Wine Guide: The Raconteur of the Wine World

Bottle and chilled glass of Pinot Grigio with grapes and a pear on a timber table
Light, crisp and secretly the same grape as Pinot Gris: what Pinot Grigio tastes like, how to serve it, the food it loves and an organic Aussie bottle to try tonight.
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