Eden Valley Wine Region: The High Country Above the Barossa
Eden Valley sits in the ranges above the Barossa, between 219 and 632 metres up. What the region tastes like, five small cellar doors and one bottle for comparison.
Read moreHow to Dry a Decanter Without Water Spots or Streaks
Drain it, rinse with filtered water and stand it upside down on a rack. Here is how to dry a decanter properly, and why hard water leaves those white spots.
Read moreWine to Pair With Goat Meat: Why Lean Meat Needs a Softer Red
Goat is one of the leanest meats there is, so it cannot soften a big tannic red. Grenache, Tempranillo and off dry Riesling work better. Here is how to pair by the pot.
Read moreWine Pairing With Lamb Burgers: What to Pour (and What to Avoid)
Lamb burgers need juicy fruit and soft tannin, not a big grippy red. Here is what to pour, what to avoid, and one stock-checked Barossa GSM to try tonight.
Read moreRatatouille and Wine: What to Pour (and What to Avoid)
Ratatouille has no meat and plenty of tomato acid, which is why big reds fail. Here is what works, version by version, plus one stock-checked Australian bottle.
Read moreMeatloaf Wine Pairing: What to Pour for Beef or Turkey
Grenache, Merlot or Barbera are the best wines for meatloaf. The mince is not the hard part, the sweet and salty glaze on top is.
Read moreBarossa Valley Wine Region: Old Vines, Big Shiraz and Where to Start
The Barossa has the oldest vines on earth, and a charter that sorts them into four tiers by age. What the region tastes like, five cellar doors and one bottle.
Read moreWhich Wine Pairs With Lamb? A Cut-by-Cut Guide
Lamb is the friendliest red meat for wine, but the cut changes the answer. Roast leg, rack, shanks, kebabs and curry, each with the wine that fits.
Read moreMeatloaf Wine Pairing: What to Pour (and What to Avoid)
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.
Read moreClare Valley Wine Region: Riesling Country, Two Hours North
Australia’s best Riesling country, the valley that talked the world into screwcaps, five cellar doors and a 35 kilometre trail you can ride between them.
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