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Masters of Malbec

Masters of Malbec

Did you know it’s World Malbec Day on the 17th April? Malbec might be familiar to most as one of the six red grapes used in red Bordeaux blends -...

Masters of Malbec

Did you know it’s World Malbec Day on the 17th April? Malbec might be familiar to most as one of the six red grapes used in red Bordeaux blends -...

The Making of a McLaren Vale Legend

The Making of a McLaren Vale Legend

I enjoy chatting with winemakers - you get such a good insight into the character of their wines. Last week I had the pleasure of Emmanuelle Bekkers’ company, talented winemaker...

The Making of a McLaren Vale Legend

I enjoy chatting with winemakers - you get such a good insight into the character of their wines. Last week I had the pleasure of Emmanuelle Bekkers’ company, talented winemaker...

Food Matches

Food Matches

The Rise of Rosé

Rosé. At last it seems this wonderful style has found a place at the Australian table. For years there was very little rosé available in Australia and what was here...

The Rise of Rosé

Rosé. At last it seems this wonderful style has found a place at the Australian table. For years there was very little rosé available in Australia and what was here...

Burgundy Bargains - Blanc et Rouge

It amazes me that in Australia you can now pay in excess of $70 for Bourgogne Rouge, an entry level Pinot Noir at the bottom of Burgundy’s red hierarchy, theoretically...

Burgundy Bargains - Blanc et Rouge

It amazes me that in Australia you can now pay in excess of $70 for Bourgogne Rouge, an entry level Pinot Noir at the bottom of Burgundy’s red hierarchy, theoretically...

Jeroboam or Methuselah?

You didn't think it would be straightforward did you? There are two main naming conventions for bottle size - one covers Champagne and Burgundy, the other of course covers Bordeaux....

Jeroboam or Methuselah?

You didn't think it would be straightforward did you? There are two main naming conventions for bottle size - one covers Champagne and Burgundy, the other of course covers Bordeaux....