Why We Swirl Wine
If you’re unfamiliar with this technique, someone has likely seen it done. They swirl their wine around in their glasses, sometimes not even…
Category: Wines
Screw Caps vs. Cork Closure of the Debate
The quality of the wine was judged by its seal with natural cork, synthetic or screw caps. Wines that did not use cork…
Wine rating systems: How they work
Some would argue that wine ratings can be used as a guideline for quality, while others are a way to determine what makes…
The Regions in Focus: The Hunter Valley
The Hunter Valley was established in the 1860s and is known as the birthplace of Australian Wine. James Busby, the founder of Australian…
Wine and chocolate
The Match of a Lifetime Wine and chocolate. These two indulgent delicacies represent decadence and self-indulgence for many. These two seemingly pleasant culinary…
Minutes with Bryan Currie Hungerford Hill
What is the general progress of vintage 2018? “Vintage 2018 ended early in the Hunter. It was a quick start that ended in…
Vintage Update Ray Anderson, Lethbridge Wines Geelong
What are your thoughts on vintage 2018 so far? What looks promising? “Well, I know that every winemaker claims it’s the Vintage of…
The Winery Lane Guide for Building
The Perfect Mix Pack Some wine enthusiasts will buy just a few bottles, but the true devotees will purchase a few cases monthly.…