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Carignan Wine Guide: The Rustic Revivalist of the Vineyard

10/12/2023

Glass and bottle of Carignan with black grapes, rosemary and thyme

From ripped-out bulk grape to old-vine cult red: what Carignan tastes like, where it grows, how to serve it, and an organic Rhône blend to buy tonight.

Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Guide: The King of Reds

10/12/2023

Bottle and glass of Cabernet Sauvignon with dark grapes and blackcurrants on a timber table

The world's most planted red grape, minus the throne-room formality: taste, serving, food matches, famous labels and a Margaret River bottle to try tonight.

Baga Wine Guide: The Rustic Charmer of Portuguese Vineyards

10/12/2023

Glass and bottle of Baga with dark grapes, dried rose petals and a decanter

Portugal's answer to Nebbiolo: what Baga tastes like, why it needs a decade and a decanter, what to eat with it, and the closest bottle you can buy in Australia.

Aglianico Wine Guide: Italy’s Enigmatic and Ancient Vine

10/12/2023

Glass and bottle of Aglianico with black grapes, dried herbs and volcanic stone

The Barolo of the South: what Aglianico tastes like, why it needs a decanter and a roast, where Australia grows it, and the closest bottle you can buy tonight.

Hanepoot Wine Guide: The Sweet Surprise from the Vine

09/12/2023

Glass and bottle of golden Hanepoot with Muscat grapes and honey

South Africa's honey-pot grape: what Hanepoot (Muscat of Alexandria) tastes like, why it is a braai institution, what to eat with it, and a Muscat bottle to buy tonight.

Riesling Wine Guide: The Sweet-and-Dry Shape-Shifter

09/12/2023

Bottle and chilled glass of Riesling with green grapes and lime on a timber table

Bone dry in Australia, sweet in Germany, brilliant everywhere: what Riesling tastes like, how to serve it, the food it loves and a Central Otago bottle to try tonight.

Discover the Delight of Australian Riesling Wines

09/12/2023

Dive into the fresh, crisp flavour of Australian Riesling wines. I'll take you on a tasting journey you won’t forget!

Clare Valley

08/12/2023

The Clare Valley, a splendid patchwork of vineyards tucked away in South Australia. It's not just a wine region; it's a little slice of vino heaven on Earth, where the grapes are always ripe and the locals tell tales taller than their riesling vines.

Agiorgitiko Wine Guide: The Noble Red of Nemea

07/12/2023

Glass and bottle of Agiorgitiko with dark grapes, plums and oregano

The blood of Hercules, and Greece's answer to Merlot: what Agiorgitiko tastes like, how to say it, what to eat with it, and the closest bottle you can buy tonight.

Airén Wine Guide: The Unsung Hero

06/12/2023

Glass and bottle of Airén with green grapes and olives

The most-planted white grape you have never ordered: what Airén tastes like, why most of it becomes brandy, what to eat with it, and the closest bottle you can buy in Australia.