Wine Articles & Information

• How to speak wine: A to K

  Friday, April 20, 2012

  We’re surrounded by wine reviews from experts in magazines, online, on labels and in our local wineshop. But do we really know what the reviews mean, or are things getting lost in translation? Learn …

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• How to speak wine: L to Z

  Friday, April 20, 2012

  In part two of our wine glossary, we explore the true meaning behind some more recognisable expressions from the world of critics, labels and reviews. Late harvest wine Late harvest wine is produced …

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• Champagne or sparkling wine?

  Tuesday, April 17, 2012

  The familiar pop and fizz of Champagne signals the start of the party. There’s something about the Champagne legacy that makes it so special, but today there are some fantastic sparkling wines to con…

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• The wine forecast 2012

  Tuesday, April 17, 2012

  2012 is set to be an exciting year for wine. Retro sweets are coming back into fashion and brand new varieties are being developed in unusual locations. The admirable march of the green brigade also …

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• Cuisine rules: Red or White?

  Thursday, April 12, 2012

  Australians are spoilt for choice when it comes to the wide selection of local and international cuisine. Whether cooking in or dining out, we can feast on different foods from all over the world eve…

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• Wine etiquette

  Thursday, April 12, 2012

  The notion of wine etiquette might seem stuffy, traditional and out of place to the modern social drinker. But actually, there are plenty of practical reasons to follow these so-called ‘rules’ that e…

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• Wine storage tips for serious investors

  Tuesday, February 01, 2011

  There’s no more pressing issue than storage for serious wine investors. While the perfect environment can keep your investment safe and sound for decades, a bad storage decision can wipe out your win…

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• 8 Reasons to Buy Wine Online

  Saturday, January 15, 2011

  There’s no denying it, online shopping is a fast and convenient way of buying what you want, now. If you’re shopping for wine online, you’ve got a couple of options: You can buy directly from the win…

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• Which wine glass? Four rules you need to know.

  Monday, January 03, 2011

  Wine drinking involves many rituals. There’s a lot of seeing, swirling, sniffing and sipping involved in order for us to really savour a glass of wine. As well as being decanted and chilled to its op…

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• Know Your Grapes – Know Your Wines

  Monday, December 20, 2010

  Chardonnay. Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot. Riesling. When it comes to wines, there are a lot of names to remember. While there are literally thousands of grape varieties, most wine is produced from just…

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• Choosing wine for your wedding

  Sunday, December 12, 2010

  Planning a wedding involves a lot of preparation. There are countless things to take care of, including what wine to serve at your reception. To ensure your big day is a big hit, you need to guarante…

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• How to throw a wine tasting party at home

  Sunday, November 28, 2010

  Wine tasting parties are the perfect excuse to get a group of friends together to explore new wines. They’re easy to plan and even easier to host. We’ve put together a quick wine tasting party plan f…

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• The top 10 wine regions of the world

  Friday, November 12, 2010

  In the wine world there’s always a lot of contention about which areas deserve to be called the best of the best. Currently there are over a hundred recognised growing regions with more being added t…

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• An introduction to Australian wines

  Monday, October 25, 2010

  There’s no denying it - Australian wines are popular. In 2006/2007 alone we exported more than $2.8 billion worth of wine to the world. While we’ve steadily been cultivating our reputation overseas, …

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• The 4 most common wine faults - and how to spot them

  Wednesday, October 06, 2010

  Wine experts tell us that in order to really appreciate a good wine, we need to know what a bad one tastes like. If we want to take this premise a step further, we also need to be able to spot the di…

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• Spotlight on…Penfolds

  Tuesday, September 21, 2010

  One of Australia’s oldest and most revered wineries, Penfolds has maintained a solid reputation for creating wines of prestige and impeccable quality for the last century and a half. Bypassing fads a…

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• Tips for developing your wine palate

  Friday, September 10, 2010

  For wine lovers our palate is an extremely important tool. It’s our guide for appreciating the subtle tastes and flavours that are found in wine. A lot of different factors influence our palate, incl…

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• Delicious white wine and food pairings

  Sunday, July 18, 2010

  Got your eye on a nice bottle of Chardonnay but not sure what to serve it with? Pairing a bottle of wine with a meal is a tricky task that can strike fear into the heart of even the most seasoned win…

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• 4 tried and true tips for storing opened wine

  Sunday, June 20, 2010

  Have you ever had a few glasses of wine over dinner and not known what to do with the rest of the bottle? Do you pour it down the sink or do you try to save it? It’s a dilemma that wine lovers face a…

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• Questions to ask when selecting a wine

  Tuesday, May 25, 2010

  Choosing a great bottle of wine can be daunting, especially if you’re a novice. The best way of narrowing down the selection is to ask yourself a few simple questions beforehand. What colour wine do …

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• 5 tips for matching wine with food

  Thursday, May 20, 2010

  For decades conventional wisdom dictated that certain wine should be consumed with certain foods. You’ve probably heard that white wine should only be served with chicken and fish and red wine with m…

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• A crash course in wine tasting (or how to taste wine like an expert)

  Thursday, April 22, 2010

  In order to learn more about wine you need to understand how to taste it. Tasting wine helps to deepen our appreciation and find wines that we like to drink. While some people find the wine tasting p…

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• A beginners guide to investing in wine

  Thursday, April 15, 2010

  If you’re interested in investing in wine you’ve probably heard tales of long forgotten bottles fetching thousands at auction. While the chances of finding a dusty bottle of Chateau Lafite 1787 in yo…

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