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Grenache Wine Guide: The Genial Maverick

05/01/2024

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.

Shiraz Wine Guide: Australia’s Big-Hearted Signature Red

05/01/2024

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.

Understanding the Difference Between DOC and DOCG Wines

23/12/2023

Let's take a squiz at the distinction between DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) and DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) wines, which are at the heart of Italy's wine heritage.

Gewürztraminer Wine Guide: The Perfumed Show-Off

10/12/2023

Glass and bottle of Gewürztraminer with pink grapes, lychees and rose petals

Lychee, roses and Turkish delight in a glass: what Gewürztraminer tastes like, how to serve it, why it loves curry, and the closest bottle you can buy in Australia tonight.

Chardonnay Wine Guide: The Shape-Shifter of Whites

10/12/2023

Bottle and glass of golden Chardonnay with green grapes and lemon on a timber table

Steely, buttery or sparkling, same grape: what Chardonnay tastes like, how to serve it, the food it loves and an organic Aussie bottle to try 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.