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Five Ways to Tell You Have a Quality Bottle of Wine

By Matthew Gerard on Dec 30, 2022

Red wine can really enhance a meal or make an evening special. But if you don't know your pinot noir from your cabernet sauvignon, it's hard to tell if you're getting a good one or not.  An excellent approa...

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Seven of Australia Top Wineries To Visit

By Matthew Gerard on Dec 20, 2022

There are few countries that rival Australia when it comes to beautiful wineries full of character and flavour. Australia's award-winning wineries should definitely not be missed. From wine tastings at the m...

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Back to Black

By Matthew Gerard on Dec 19, 2022

As fads go in and out of style there’s one thing we can count on – the consistency of black. Neon, pastel, silver, rose gold, and any other colour you can think of can go out of style in the blink of an eye....

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Wine Events You Don't Want to Miss in 2023

By Matthew Gerard on Dec 12, 2022

Festivals, concerts, live music, eating out – this is not an exhaustive list of the things we have missed over the last two years. Plenty of events have been subjected to back-to-back postponements, with man...

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How to Tell If Something Isn't Quite Right With Your Wine

By Matthew Gerard on Dec 10, 2022

Drinking a glass of wine can be a great way to relax, unwind, and deepen your appreciation for the finer things in life. Unfortunately, not all wines appeal to our palates or expectations.  If you're wonderi...

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Treat yourself this Christmas with this revolutionary wine fridge!

By Matthew Gerard on Dec 05, 2022

What’s your favourite thing about Christmas? We’d have to say hosting Christmas is our favourite part of the holiday season, and throwing a party everyone loves and will talk about for years to come. What be...

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Classic Food and Wine Pairings for Christmas Lunch

By Matthew Gerard on Dec 01, 2022

For many, Christmas lunch is all about indulgence. Rich, hearty dishes paired with equally full-bodied wines. Christmas lunch is always a special occasion and creating the perfect menu can be daunting. To ma...

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The Case for a Wine Fridge

By Matthew Gerard on Nov 25, 2022

For wine lovers, having a wine fridge is a must. Not only does it keep your wine at the perfect temperature, but it also prevents your wine from being exposed to light and air, which can cause it to spoil. H...

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Wine Basics – The Best Foods To Pair With White Wine

By Matthew Gerard on Nov 17, 2022

White wine is a versatile beverage that can be enjoyed with a variety of different foods. Whether you're looking for a light lunchtime pairing or a hearty dinner option, there's a white wine out there that w...

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The ULTIMATE Christmas Gift Guide For The Wine Obsessed

By Matthew Gerard on Nov 10, 2022

Christmas is rapidly approacing, and if you have a wine lover in your life, you know that they can be difficult to shop for. They are probably picky about their wine, and may already have all of the wine acc...

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Top Wine Picks for Your Spring Picnic

By Matthew Gerard on Nov 03, 2022

When it comes to picnics, wine is a must. But not just any wine will do. You need a wine that's light enough to drink in the heat, but still has enough body and flavour to pair well with your picnic spread. ...

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Wine and Wine Fiction

By Matthew Gerard on Oct 25, 2022

As summer nears, you may be planning more picnics. After all, who doesn't want to get out in the sun after being stuck indoors over the cold, rainy winter? The sun’s out, so you should be too! Soak up some v...

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