You know the feeling. You fancy a glass of the good stuff but don’t want to polish off the bottle or see any go to waste. Modern technology does wonders for wine preservation. These contraptions do a fine job of preventing oxygen from ruining your favourite drop. CORAVIN It’s the talk of the sommelier world […]
Pinot Noir really is the Ms Congeniality of the wine world. It’s light yet complex body means that it pairs well with a range of cuisines, from lighter-style salmon dishes, to red meats, and is a favourite among connoisseurs and amateurs alike. But it’s the divine mix of Pinot Noir and duck that truly is […]
When you think of Grand Prix race drivers spraying each other with Champagne you think of large format bottles, and a magnum…the equivalent of two normal 750mL bottles…is usually the vessel of choice. So, is there a reason for magnums other than the myth that size matters? Our favourite Pinot Noir winemaker, Dalrymple Vineyards’ Peter […]
Winston Churchill claimed he drank 42,000 bottles of Pol Roger Champagne in his lifetime – a small exaggeration given that he would have had to put away 470 bottles a year from the cradle to the grave. But while he was prone – like many blokes – to overstate his capacity (possibly to bolster his […]
The multicultural melting pot that is Australia has led us to proudly have one of the most diverse cultural cuisines in the world – but despite partaking in a varied international diet for 364 days of the year, on Christmas Day the average Australian’s desire for dumplings, Spaghetti Bolognaise, and Chicken Tikka can’t compete with […]
Australia has long been known for its Shiraz, with the big bold “fruit-bombs” of a bygone era being almost solely responsible for putting our great southern land on the wine-map. According to the team at Wine Australia, Shiraz vineyards on our home soil date back to 1843, which means we have some of the oldest […]
The sun is out and while there are still a few months to go until the summer break kicks off, we’re already thinking about hitting the road for a holiday escape! For pinotphiles looking to discover something new, the Great Ocean Road is a surprising place to indulge in food and wine, particularly Pinot Noir. […]
While combing through the average Australian wine drinker’s kitchen cupboards you’d be hard-pressed not to find a collection of the free wine glasses from wine events of days gone by, or hand-me-down glasses from parents, old boyfriends or housemates. But, as you sip from the wine glass your mum bought in the 1980s, have you […]
Pinot Palooza – Australia’s premier Pinot-loving wine festival – is making its way around the country, and Pinotphiles are jubilant. Turning six this year, Pinot Palooza has established itself as one of the fastest growing and most loved wine festivals in Australia, and more recently, New Zealand. Founded by sommelier, Dan Sims, Pinot Palo oza […]
After growing up in the Marlborough region, winemaker Brett Bermingham says he spent the majority of his youth gallivanting around the world, before eventually returning home to New Zealand with “no real life plans”. To earn some cash he scored a job on the bottling line at Highfield Estate in Marlborough, and before he knew […]
Calling all Melbournians and Sydneysiders – do you love Tasmanian wine and food, but have never crossed Bass Straight to visit the isle? Well, VIN Diemen is your chance to experience the island’s internationally renowned produce without leaving your city. But be warned you – once you get a taste of Tassie, you’ll be hooked! […]
Resembling the shape of a love heart and with breathtaking scenery, top-notch wineries, delicious produce, once-in-a-lifetime day trips and adorable seaside towns – we always knew that Tasmania would serve up the romantic getaway of our dreams! With all of these magnificent features, the island state has developed quite a reputation as the perfect wedding […]
