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When it comes to serving your favourite bottle of wine at the correct temperature, ideally it should be just right. Too hot and the wine’s alcohol will be emphasized, leaving it flat and flabby. Too cold and...

Red wine is a versatile beverage. Not only are there so many different kinds and a symphony of delicious aromas and flavours to enjoy in the realm of red wine, there are also a bunch of health benefits that ...

What would the wine scene be without the wine experts? “Sommelier” is the French term for one who is well-versed in the ways of wine, being trained in all aspects of wine and how it should best be served. So...

Generally, wineries are located in some of the most picturesque corners of the world. It’s no wonder buses of day trippers flock to the Yarra, Hunter, Barossa and Clare Valleys, McLaren Vale, the Adelaide Hi...

Oh, sure. You're of modest means and here I go suggesting you build an expensive wine cellar and collect hundreds of bottles of expensive wines. If you're thinking I am suggesting that, you can chill out lik...

In one of our previous blogs, we focused on a worldwide wine lover’s bucket list, but there’s so much to do in Australia when it comes to wine-related activities that we thought we’d hone in and explore a fe...

In our last blog we explored the best bike tours of wine country around the world. Vineyards are often situated in the most beautiful corners of the world, with incredibly breathtaking landscapes surrounding...

Bike tours are a fantastic way to see cities or natural areas, get fresh air and exercise and relish being in the outdoors. You can ride along with the wind in your hair, not a care in the world. There are s...

Australia is a vast country with a varying array of climates, and as a result, there are a variety of prolific wines coming from our diverse selection of wine regions. Here are a selection of Australia’s mos...

From the elegantly squat and shallow, bowl-like coupe glasses of the 1920s reminiscent of The Great Gatsby and Boardwalk Empire, to the skinny flute of today and the wine lover’s favourite champagne tulip, t...

Wine has been around for eons, and has been used for ceremonies, celebrations, and simply just to wind down after a hard day at work. With such a lengthy presence in history and society, there are bound to b...

Sometimes, wine terminology can seem like a different language (some of the words actually are!), but when used correctly, you will be able to present as the most seasoned sommelier at any dinner party. CRU ...