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The Best of Beaujolais

It’s getting harder to get my hands on decent Bourgogne Rouge at reasonable prices. So I’ve been tasting elsewhere and what I’ve found might surprise you. It’s clear many people...

A New Hunter Heritage

It’s been a while since I’ve been to the Hunter Valley. Early in my career, when I worked in Victorian and South Australian wineries, I didn't have a connect ion...

Aussie-Irish-French Connection

I first came across Domaine la Sarabande a few years ago and am glad to report that since then, a lot has happened with husband and wife team Paul and...

Spring Dining - Pick a Puglian Primitivo

With my last offer being Brunello, it’s time for something a little more affordable. And one of the best regions for everyday quaffers is Puglia (anglicised name Apulia), located in...

Gaillac’s Renaissance Reds

Lately my mind’s been drifting to the Sud-Ouest, as it’s known - a collection of French wine regions that lie south of Bordeaux and west of Languedoc. Covering a wide...

Best Bet Bubbles

The weather’s warming up and Melbourne Cup’s almost upon us… definitely time to pop the cork on something bubbly. And whether you’re celebrating or just enjoying the company of good...