Another day, another shitty grape celebration. Hot on the back of World Marselan Day (seriously) and Tannat Day, today is International Viognier Day 2022. Now close followers of this site will …
For anyone like me who likes sunshine and warmth, late April in Sydney is a bit sad. That's because now is when you start realising that summer beach action is now …
My trips to the post office to pick up wine at this time of year are always more battle than a trip. Not only is it always raining (Yes, the La …
I don't know how much this new Paisley Maeve Shiraz Cabernet 2019 (there is no sticker on the bottle and I can't find the piece of paper with it), but …
Firstly, the good news - for anyone who has loved the epic concentration and other-worldly power of Rick Burge's Burge Family Winemakers reds previously, you'll be happy to know that …
Notch this up as another standout from Tim. The only problem? There are hatfuls of this Tim Smith Wines Mataro 2021 to go around. The format remains the same - old …
Not all wines can be great. Plenty are just ok drinks. And some are just bad. Here is a selection of wine that almost made it in December 2021 & January …
While it has been too moist and humid to feel 'hot' here in Sydney town in recent weeks, that doesn't mean we need an excuse to drink refreshing beverages. For …
When it's still 25C at 9pm who wants to drink heavy oaky reds? Not me. So today, let's look at six red wines that champion drinkability instead of trying to be …
Welcome to 2022! Taking out the recycling over the past few days reminded me that a) I drink plenty of beer b) there were some seriously fine wines opened over the …
From the almosts to the always. These are twenty of the most impressive Shiraz and Syrah to pass the desk during November 2021. What I like most when I scan down this …
What a pleasure to watch the continued evolution of Australian Grenache. No longer just a blending component, or the bridesmaid, on the undercard. Australian Grenache in 2021 is now the main …
I aimed high, I really did. I wanted a snapshot of good new release rosé for your spring drinking pleasure. But, there were so many big misses that I couldn't …
An 'Exploration of Australia’s Distinguished Sites'. What a lofty title for this Zoom tasting, held last week by a group of prominent Australian family winemakers (all of whom are in the …
At 18, I started working in a small suburban bottleshop, largely to buy cheap beer. It was my first year of university, slogging through physics and chemistry, so a liquor shop seemed like fun. But then, I fell in love with wine and craft beer, and it took over my life.
Twenty three years later and I spend my days wearing many beverage hats and judge at wine shows around the world...Read more