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The Unknown Rhone

The Unknown Rhone

There’s a house on my street set high above the footpath with a tall retaining wall. I often walk past it in the evening, and with temperatures cooling down in...

The Unknown Rhone

There’s a house on my street set high above the footpath with a tall retaining wall. I often walk past it in the evening, and with temperatures cooling down in...

Our Daily Red

Our Daily Red

This wine has two things going for it - a fresh, lively character and sheer good value.  It's from the magnificent Rhône region of France which follows the river from Vienne in...

Our Daily Red

This wine has two things going for it - a fresh, lively character and sheer good value.  It's from the magnificent Rhône region of France which follows the river from Vienne in...

Superb Central Otago

Superb Central Otago

In 2017 Wine Australia, the peak Australian wine industry body, published an article titled ‘The Rise (and rise) of Pinot Gris and Grigio,’ observing that: “The once relatively unknown Pinot Grigio (or Gris) grape...

Superb Central Otago

In 2017 Wine Australia, the peak Australian wine industry body, published an article titled ‘The Rise (and rise) of Pinot Gris and Grigio,’ observing that: “The once relatively unknown Pinot Grigio (or Gris) grape...

Brunello Brilliance

Brunello Brilliance

Brunello di Montalcino, often referred to simply as Brunello, is an Italian wine term you may have heard of but not know exactly what it is. I find it easily...

Brunello Brilliance

Brunello di Montalcino, often referred to simply as Brunello, is an Italian wine term you may have heard of but not know exactly what it is. I find it easily...

Cloudburst Phenomenon

For the last few years I’ve heard about the remarkable Cloudburst Wines, but it’s only recently that I’ve managed to get my hands on them. These wines have a great...

Cloudburst Phenomenon

For the last few years I’ve heard about the remarkable Cloudburst Wines, but it’s only recently that I’ve managed to get my hands on them. These wines have a great...

A Calabrian Classic

A Calabrian Classic

I’ve had a few requests for the latest release of this delicious bistro red from Calabria, one of southern Italy’s lesser known but great value regions. Located right on the toe...

A Calabrian Classic

I’ve had a few requests for the latest release of this delicious bistro red from Calabria, one of southern Italy’s lesser known but great value regions. Located right on the toe...