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New year, new you – a catchphrase that makes us all want to embrace the new year and transform ourselves into our best version. Instead of the typical resolutions like losing weight or hitting the gym, why not try something different like resolutions surrounding wine.

It’s almost Christmas time! Most of us are dreaming about the mouth water watering food, wine and counting down the days until we can fully indulge. It’s a time to celebrate with friends and family, listen to Christmas tunes whilst giving gifts.

Tempranillo may be the upcoming red for Aussie drinkers, with its punchy fruit and spicy flavours. Tempranillo is a new varietal in Australia, with its first planting in 1994. However, the variety has been around for over 2000 years, originating in Spain.

The end of October is almost here, which means Halloween parties are coming soon. Halloween is not just for kids; adults can enjoy the spooks and treats as well. Instead of sour worms, enjoy a glass of Moscato for that sweet taste or make Halloween a time for fabulous red wine.

Have you ever wondered why wines are served in certain glasses? Well, having the right vessel can really maximise the flavours. Each type of wine has specific characteristics like acidity, fruit expression, tannins, and alcohol, which can be enhanced or minimised with the right shaped glass.

There's much more to the Barossa and Eden Valleys than delicious, Australian wines. Of course, you should try some incredible wines while you're there, but the entire area is filled with wonderful things to see and do.

Did you know that the temperature of your wine will affect how it tastes? In fact, if you chat to any sommelier, they’ll tell you that Australians should take their white wines out of the fridge and put their red wines in the fridge.

In this day and age of social networking and mobile devices, there's an app out there for pretty much everything. When it comes to technology, wine lovers haven't been left out of the loop, with a number of fantastic apps helping you from the store all the way through to the table

Are you a sensual Merlot or a zesty Muscat, an elegant Pinot Noir or a sophisticated Cabernet Sauvignon? Wine is just like people - you won't get along with all of them, and you shouldn't be expected to

Organising a business dinner can be stressful with so many things to consider and so much on the table. Planning and picking your wine has the biggest impact on how your event is perceived. Great wine experiences rarely happen by accident, they require research, budgeting, and enough bravery to step into the unknown.

International Pinot day is a good excuse to open a bottle of your favourite Pinot Noir. Personally, I will be enjoying a glass of The Impressionist Pinot Noir, relishing the berry and savoury flavours.

Whilst accumulating my hoard of bottles, I realised I needed a place to store all my favourite wines – and just using cardboard boxes was not cutting it anymore. So, to pass the time, I decided to curate my own at home wine cellar, to beautifully showcase my wine – or what is left. I have created a 5-step guide to make your own personalised cellar, to bring your wine collection dreams to life.