Words about Wine
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
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
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...
The curious codes on Champagne bottles
Where to find the code Somewhere on every Champagne label, there will be some writing in tiny font. That's where you're going to find the two letter code. On Godin...
The curious codes on Champagne bottles
Where to find the code Somewhere on every Champagne label, there will be some writing in tiny font. That's where you're going to find the two letter code. On Godin...
DEI or just great wine?
As we poured a bottle of Cecilia Monte's 2019 Serracapelli Barbaresco into a decanter to have with our Osso Buco for lunch, we were reflecting on Cecilia’s story of being...
DEI or just great wine?
As we poured a bottle of Cecilia Monte's 2019 Serracapelli Barbaresco into a decanter to have with our Osso Buco for lunch, we were reflecting on Cecilia’s story of being...
Reds in the fridge?! The temperatures to serve ...
Let's start with our usual advice on how to enjoy wine. We give some pointers and our rationale below, but if you enjoy it, then it's right for you. Don't...
Reds in the fridge?! The temperatures to serve ...
Let's start with our usual advice on how to enjoy wine. We give some pointers and our rationale below, but if you enjoy it, then it's right for you. Don't...