The ultimate home entertainer knows that it’s crucial to ensure that all your beverages are kept at the ideal temperature. From beers at a summer barbecue to Friday evening mocktails and easy afternoon drinks, there’s no doubt that these beverages are best enjoyed icy cold. While your wine fridge may...
It’s time to make dinner. You open up one of your old trusty cookbooks, stained with food splatters and the remnants of floury fingers, hoping to find a recipe that will tickle your fancy enough to make it onto your dinner plate. That seafood linguine sure looks good…well, it did...
Being able to recognise and accurately explain the odours and flavours you encounter when tasting wine is a skill well worth having. It can take time to prime your palate, especially when you aren’t sure how to identify exactly what you are smelling or tasting. To accurately portray the wine...
There should be no doubt in your mind that we are now well and truly entrenched in the season of celebration. Between the spectre of Christmas and New Year’s Eve, there’s also graduations, promotions, retirements, weddings and many other milestones to celebrate. It begs the question – what wine should...
The days of warm wine and beer are over. Even the most accomplished of home entertainers can be presented with the same dilemma: how to serve a variety of drinks at their optimum temperature? One of your guests may ask for a Champagne, while another may request a Merlot. Then,...
Forget the Netflix series – it’s all about the amber hued wines finding their way into your glass. When we think of wine, we often only see it as red, white or the blush colour characteristic of rosé. But what about the stunning amber hued blends that are increasingly making...
There’s no doubt that wine is good for the soul, but it could also have benefits for your health. There is nothing like settling down with a glass of your favourite Pinot Noir after a long day at the office, unwinding with your feet up as you savour every sip....
Winemakers are going back to their roots with biodynamic wines. In a time of increased environmental consciousness, biodynamic winemaking has gained steady interest in the Australian viticulture industry. With sustainable practices and minimal use of synthetic chemicals characterising this winemaking method, there is plenty to like about the emerging crop...
As the saying goes, nothing ages better than a fine wine – but what cheese? Finding the perfect wine and cheese pairing can be a tasty endeavour, especially when you consider the need to match tannin, texture, acidity and creaminess. It’s also a challenge to ensure that you team cheeses...
Many aficionados will claim that you can drink wine from any drinking vessel your heart desires, but if you’re actually trying to taste your wine it’s a different story. Drinking wine from certain types of glasses is more effective than your standard cup if you’re looking to really understand your...
The fruity, berrylicious notes of many wines form exceptionally good pairs with the fruits themselves. Fruit and wine tend to make an iconic pairing, and it is no different when it comes to the realm of berries. The juicy flavours and aromas of many wines are a fantastic complement to...
The Land Down Under is home to some of the world’s premier vineyards and wineries. While Australia has many things to offer – Tim Tams, Hugh Jackman and the Sydney Harbour Bridge among them – there’s perhaps nothing more alluring than our country’s wide array of quality wine regions. Australia’s...
Apricot and wine may not be the first pairing that comes to your mind! When we think of wine and food pairings, our thoughts may wander down the line of steak and Cabernet Sauvignon, lobster and Chardonnay or dark chocolate and Shiraz. However, the humble yet tart apricot can provide...
While there is a wine for every occasion, it doesn’t mean that every wine will suit every occasion. An especially tannic Cabernet Sauvignon or boutique Malbec may be out of place at your simple family gathering, while a Moscato d’Asti might be too light to complement your high-end corporate lunch....
Display your love for wine where everyone can see it with our favourite vino-themed décor options. From prints and paintings to customised barrels, there is no shortage of inspiration when it comes to wine art. Stock up on some vino-themed art from our list of recommended retailers to ensure that...
A day spent tasting, appreciating and learning about some of Australia’s best wines? Sign us up! If your perfect day entails some serious wine tasting, why not consider treating yourself to a tour to Melbourne’s revered wine countries? With a number of award-winning vineyards scattered around the city’s surrounds,...
No wine lover’s collection is complete without some classic vintage. Your wine collection is no doubt filled with a bevy of beauties; some may be at their optimum, while others may require more cellar time to fully develop. Whether you are looking to pull something from the cellar for a...
From dinner parties, business meetings and important events, proper wine etiquette never goes astray. Many of us have the basics covered when it comes to wine etiquette, but possessing a deeper knowledge and enthusiasm for all things vino is an impressive skill to have up your sleeve. Here, we’ve gone...
