Roussanne Wine Guide: The Rhône’s Difficult Beauty

Glass and bottle of Roussanne with russet grapes, apricots and chamomile flowers
Apricot, honeysuckle and herbal tea: what Roussanne tastes like, why growers love and curse it, how it differs from Marsanne, and the closest bottle you can buy tonight.
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Sagrantino Wine Guide: Italy’s Most Tannic Red

Glass and bottle of Sagrantino with black grapes, cinnamon, cloves and a dried fig
Sacred, black and built for decades: what Sagrantino tastes like, why Montefalco keeps it a secret, how to serve it, and the closest bottle you can buy tonight.
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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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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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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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Tannat Wine Guide: The Most Tannic Grape on Earth

Glass and bottle of Tannat with black grapes, dried figs and dark chocolate
From Madiran to Uruguay: what Tannat tastes like, why it needs a decanter and a steak, where Australia grows it, and the closest bottle you can buy tonight.
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Tempranillo Wine Guide: Spain’s Rustic Rhapsodist

Bottle and glass of Tempranillo red wine with dark grapes on a timber table
Spain's flagship red, explained in plain English: what Tempranillo tastes like, how to serve it, what to eat with it, and a bottle to try tonight.
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Torrontés Wine Guide: Argentina’s Garden Party in a Glass

Glass and bottle of Torrontés with green grapes, a rose, jasmine and a white peach
Rose, jasmine and peach from the world's highest vineyards: what Torrontés tastes like, why it is dry despite the perfume, what to eat with it, and the closest bottle you can buy tonight.
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Touriga Nacional Wine Guide: Portugal’s National Treasure

Glass and bottle of Touriga Nacional with black grapes and violets
The grape behind vintage port and the Douro's best reds: what Touriga Nacional tastes like, how to serve it, where Australia grows it, and a real bottle to buy tonight.
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