Riesling is a classic variety for adding to your cellar, high acidity and ample flavour precursors (those chemicals that taste so good, like Lime blossom and citrus) make it a worthwhile investment for your cellar. Add to the fact that you can buy some top wines at prices that would get laughed at if they...Read More

The rapid trends that sweep the highly active and versatile Australian wine scene can be hard to keep up with. We can talk natural wines, whole bunch and Pet Nat sparkling’s with the very best, but one such trend that’s now really found its feet is that of earlier picking. In particular Chardonnay, that once...Read More

It’s that time of year again when the Australian sun starts to raise temperatures, we’ve already seen a 42 degree c day in November and 2015 promises to be another hot summer. So you’ve been collecting your wines over the winter months, have a few cases tucked away in the garage, loft or home office...Read More

November sees some of the worlds most iconic and cellarable wines released, yes its Châteauneuf du Papes time! The 2014 Vintage has just been released in bond so here’s a quick rundown of the vintage and choices from four of the most prestigious properties. 2014 in Châteauneuf du Papes started out as a warm one,...Read More

October is international Champagne month. Here are our top 10 Champagne facts so you can bluff your way to Champagne stardom. Regional Champagne can only be called Champagne when grown and produced within a specific region in Frances North East, centred around the city of Riems. Pushing the boundaries The Champagne region is on the...Read More

Recently I was invited to be part of the Sydney Italian Food and Wine Festivals expert panel on Barolo Vs Barbaresco.  The two powerhouses and without doubt the best Nebbiolo producing areas in the world. The premise was simple, which area would triumph with our panel and the 50 attendees? The key couple of points...Read More

With our newly expanded wine cellar just opening we thought we would revisit the most important factors to consider when storing your wine. Here are our Top 5 Wine Storage Tips to consider when cellaring your fine wine collection. 1. The Right Temperature Keeping your wines cool is critical, especially in our warm Australian climate....Read More

As the cooler months are upon us we’ve been heading back to some bigger reds. Taking a breather from traditional examples of Aussie Shiraz, we’ve been enjoying what the new wave of winemakers has been up to. Here’s a quick hit list of new wave Australian Shiraz you need to get in your cellar.Read More

It’s that time of the year again when Fine Wine lovers the world over start to drool over picking up a few cases of arguably the world’s finest and most expensive wines, yup it’s Bordeaux en primeur 2014. After the stellar 2009 and 2010 vintages, recent Bordeaux vintages have struggled to gain much momentum or...Read More

In France, Malbec is one of the six grape varieties which are permitted in the blending of Bordeaux but it’s largely grown in the Cahors region in Southwest France where traditionally it makes blockbuster rustic wines. Also known as Côt and Auxxerois, it’s a little weak in the face of disease and needs warm and...Read More