Three Yarra Valley wines that won't break the bank

Wineries in Victoria's Yarra Valley have developed cult status. But the valley's next wave has style and charm without the price tag.

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All that bubbles isn't champagne: Three interesting sparkling wines

Sparkling wines come in a wonderfully diverse range of styles, flavours and applications.

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Stylish South Australian cabernet: three to try

Once South Australia's prestige grape variety, cabernet sauvignon has been usurped by shiraz. But the quality and value have never been better.

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Will wine water be the next drinks trend to hit Australia?

To write about wine water, you first have to get the Jesus jokes out of the way.

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Three upwardly mobile Margaret River cabernets

Cabernet fans: here are three labels to watch out for.

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Five things you might not know about chardonnay

Because this white wine is so ubiquitous, it can be easy to take for granted.

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Marlborough sauvignon blanc: Three to try

New Zealand's most famous wine is also Australia's favourite white. Here are three savvy sauvignon blancs putting Marlborough on the map.

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Back from oblivion: The revival of viognier and other obscure grape varieties

Once-neglected grape varieties are making a comeback. Here are three to try.

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A beginner's guide to champagne styles (and food pairings)

Learning about champagne is never a punishment, writes John Noble, director of the Champagne Bureau of Australia.

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Big, buttery chardonnays: Three to try

Big in the '90s, buttery chardonnays have all but disappeared. But for those who crave the style, here are three to try.

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