The tree is still up, but the Christmas plates are long gone. We're now in the first days of 2026, and as I take the recycling bin out, it's a …
As I mentioned last week, the theme for November is to open as many things as possible. And part of that journey involves a plethora of wines that are all …
Not all wines can be great. Plenty are just ‘ok drinks’, and some are just bad… Here are 11 wines that almost made the silver medal, Australian Wine and Drinks Review …
Today is #ChardonnayDay, which joins the ranks of the other made-up 'grape days' created by wine marketers (like me, on occasion) looking for any leverage to drive more wine sales …
Carla & Malcolm from Sapling Yard must spend a lot of time in the car. Lots of travel is not unusual for winemakers who bring in multi-regional fruit, but every …
The world of textural white wines is a great one. From subtly stony Assyrtiko to tangy Torrontes, there is so much joy in whites that aren't Chardonnay or unoaked crisp …
There's a style shift happening in local Chardonnay, and it's very welcome. After years of the needle shifting too far into 'acidic grapefruit and milk bottle water' territory, there's a …
No one in Australia handles Viognier as well as Yalumba. That may be a thankless task given that this grape is apparently still a hard sell, but the wines are …
Viognier is just perfect for making sweet wine when you think about it. Low in acidity, lots of potential for luscious flavours, and a habit of ripening too fast. Perfect! …
I clicked over to 43 years on the planet last week, which is always an excuse to open all the wines. It's now 24 years in the wine/drink industry for me, …
I must be getting old - suddenly, I've found myself liking Viognier (aka the V-weed) more than ever... This Balgownie Estate Viognier 2022 is a strong release. Sourced from a block …
The second top wine of Yalumba's Viognier pyramid, and always smart. Do you think the 'Samuel's Collection' bit is easily missed on the label of this Yalumba Samuel’s Collection Eden …
