Wine
The best sparkling wines for your buck (featuring Aldi’s ‘fresh and fun’ French fizz for just $9)
The expert’s guide to buying the best value pet-nat, prosecco, Aussie sparkling and French champagne for less than you may think.
- Katie Spain
Where to buy a good lighter style of shiraz in Australia
Cool-climate regions are the place for this more refined, aromatic and less-weighty style of red wine.
- Huon Hooke
Aussie shiraz has an image problem. These winemakers are determined to fix it
Is the future of Aussie shiraz fading? These McLaren Vale vignerons say not on their watch.
- Katie Spain
Can I fly domestic with a bottle of champagne in my hand luggage?
Airlines insist you don’t pack anything with the potential to explode, but can you bring bubble-wrapped bubbly onboard?
- Huon Hooke
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This new restaurant will have the city’s biggest wine-by-the-glass list (just don’t call it a wine bar)
The star-studded team behind Circl wants to shake up how we drink wine in restaurants when it opens early next year.
- Emma Breheny
Forget fake designer bags, counterfeit wine production is rampant
It’s not so much about prestige bottles, the big money lies in concocting large volumes of cheaper wines that lots of people will buy.
- Huon Hooke
Why are Australian winemakers still using wine corks instead of screwcaps?
Screwcaps aren’t necessarily the best closure, but they’re arguably the best we have at present and much more consistent than cork.
- Huon Hooke
Why putting ice in your wine glass could be the hack of summer
It not only lowers the alcohol content of wine, but can make some varieties taste better.
- Katie Spain
Chilling a red? The ideal serving temperature for serving wine
Often we lazily chuck all whites in the fridge and serve reds at room temperature. But here’s how to do it properly.
- Huon Hooke
Coming soon to a glass near you: Four drinks trends to look forward to sipping this summer
Plus: the Good Food Guide 2024 finalists for Drinks List of the Year.
- Katie Spain