Words about Wine

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
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
Our arguments as to why old vine wines really are worth paying attention to.
Why we think old vines matter
Our arguments as to why old vine wines really are worth paying attention to.

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...