The Grape Picker’s Story

one man’s life as a grape picker

Such a multi-faceted product, wine originates from the land, where it is dictated by Mother Nature and directed by man, giving rise to a host of stories leading it to it’s end, and new beginning, in the…

IS WINE APPRECIATION A SKILL OR A SCAM?

Wine appreciation is all about the S. Swirl, Sniff, Sip, Spit or Swallow. Does it actually serve a purpose or is it…

How to get the most out of your bottle of Champagne

When Rebecca Shapiro from the Huffington Post sat down with a sixth-generation winemaker, Elise Losfelt…

Valere Riesling — Yarra Valley

A deliciously more-ish, off-dry Riesling from the Yarra Valley

Top 5 Low Alcohol Wine Styles

Lower alcohol wines

8 Tips for Maintaining Emotional Health

You know it’s been one of those days when you burst into tears during that toilet paper ad with the cute puppy. A…

4 Tips for choosing the best wine glass

A wine glass can have an enormous impact on how a wine will smell and taste. Opt for the best you can afford and your drinking experience will be greatly enhanced.

• Go for a glass with a thin rim. A thick rim will give you a chunk of…

The Happy Break Up Drink

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For many years, my courtship with Chardonnay was confined to the mandatory tasting in wine courses and sensory evaluation classes at University. My interest outside of the…

The ‘somewhere-ness’ of Australian wine

The average Australian knows how to enjoy a drink, so it is no wonder that the wine consumption per capita in…

Margaret River Here We Come

Hi there!

A warm and windy welcome from the sandy shores of Perth, Western Australia where I find…