Words about Wine

Is that oak in your wine?

Is that oak in your wine?

We explore the influence oak has on wine, the choices winemakers have when it comes to its use, and where you can find different approaches across the Vino Cammino range.

Is that oak in your wine?

We explore the influence oak has on wine, the choices winemakers have when it comes to its use, and where you can find different approaches across the Vino Cammino range.

Just a glass... You can keep our wine open longer than you think

Just a glass... You can keep our wine open long...

We often get asked about half bottles. We don't currently import any. In part, that's because the ratio of glass to wine means their carbon footprint is pretty terrible. But...

Just a glass... You can keep our wine open long...

We often get asked about half bottles. We don't currently import any. In part, that's because the ratio of glass to wine means their carbon footprint is pretty terrible. But...

Should you 'pop' Champagne corks?

Should you 'pop' Champagne corks?

How to get the right sound when opening Champagne, and why it matters Opening a bottle of champagne is good for your health, but what's the best way? There's no...

Should you 'pop' Champagne corks?

How to get the right sound when opening Champagne, and why it matters Opening a bottle of champagne is good for your health, but what's the best way? There's no...

Yes, our wine costs more

Yes, our wine costs more

Fine wine is worth the extra cost. The vast majority of wine sold in Australia (and globally for that matter) around the $20 or under mark is made with industrial...

Yes, our wine costs more

Fine wine is worth the extra cost. The vast majority of wine sold in Australia (and globally for that matter) around the $20 or under mark is made with industrial...

Glass shape really matters - especially for Cognac

Glass shape really matters - especially for Cognac

Stop me if you knew this already. But it seems to me that the traditional brandy balloon is a terrible way to enjoy Cognac. Bear with me while I quote...

Glass shape really matters - especially for Cognac

Stop me if you knew this already. But it seems to me that the traditional brandy balloon is a terrible way to enjoy Cognac. Bear with me while I quote...

Why we think old vines matter

Why we think old vines matter

It's possible to get great wine from young vines, and rubbish wine from old vines. There is no hard and fast rule that quality is determined by age. But, aside...

Why we think old vines matter

It's possible to get great wine from young vines, and rubbish wine from old vines. There is no hard and fast rule that quality is determined by age. But, aside...