Wine Life
Why you should break this wine pairing rule
It's worth breaking the rules every now and then, writes Max Allen.
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Three wines from unexpected places
Australian refosco? Italian sauvignon blanc? An Australian gamay-pinot noir blend? Why not?
The end of free wine as we know it: How COVID changed Victorian cellar doors
Victorian cellar doors are keeping their walk-in bars closed and ushering wine lovers to a paid, curated tasting experience.
Three light young reds to quaff early
There's a fashion now for soft, fruity, light-bodied red wines with gentle tannins that are designed to be drunk young.
Three wines from the Adelaide Hills
The Adelaide Hills is Adelaide's closest wine region, a small but compact region of mainly boutique and micro-boutique vineyards and wineries.
Three light and refreshing drinks for summer
The idea of summer drinking usually prompts thoughts of refreshment, bright aromas and tangy flavours.
10 Aussie sparklings to welcome 2021
Whether you plan to welcome the new year quietly or with friends, here are 10 recommendations from wine professionals for Australian fizz of all shades to ring in 2021.
Three last-minute wines for Christmas gifts
Choosing Christmas gifts is seldom easy.
Half-a-dozen wines to pair with Christmas feasting
A selection of wines to match all kinds of festive dishes, including barbecued meat.
Aussie sparkling beats champagne in top European tasting
Tasmanian winemakers have known it for years, but this week one of the world's leading wine publications made it official: Australian sparkling can trump the best fizz from France.
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