Guides & Tips

What is the difference between Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc? The Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc are known to have fresh and crisp qualities; however, both wines have a wide variety of styles that depend heavily on the climate and condition in which they are produced.

It’s that time of the year again....May the 4th be with you! To celebrate Star Wars Day, we have carefully paired your favourite Star Wars Characters with the perfect bottle of Wine! 

Wine has always been a popular beverage to serve at holiday gatherings, and Easter is no exception. But with so many different types of wine available, it can be tough to know which ones to choose for your Easter meal.

Despite being an unconventional practice back in the day, eating cheese with wine has eventually found acceptance in society. In fact, it has established itself as a delightful culinary experience. 

The Lunar New Year begins on the 1st of February, bringing friends and family together to celebrate traditions with delicious food, and wine. Perfect time for you bring out the best Australian wines.

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.

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