wine opinions and trends

Great Southern Riesling tasting
The Great Southern Riesling Tasting showcased 21 producers with 37 current release Rieslings and 19 older Vintages.
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Wines of the USA
Most know of the Napa and Sonoma wine regions, but where else is considered wine country in the United States? Chris Barnes lets us know and asks us to pay homage to a Texan guy called Munson.
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Let it breathe
Giving a wine the oxygen it needs to develop can enhance your drinking experience. But do you need a decanter or will a quality glass suffice? Patrick Haddock deciphers the myriad of choices.
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Mastering wine for the Asian palate
As the first Asian Master of Wine, Jeannie Cho Lee knows about matching wine with Asian food. She has just released her second book on the subject.
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Viticulture’s green culture
To survive, the Australian wine industry needs to lift its environmental game. Find out what’s being done to make grape-growing more sustainable.
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Matthew Jukes SIPNOT tasting
Wine writer/critic Matthew Jukes compares the first ever SIPNOT (Stonier International Pinot Noir Tasting) event held in the UK with the annual Melbourne event.
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Families of wine
The Australian wine industry is full of family producers who are showing that despite some recent setbacks, they’re coming out on top.
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Pull the other one
Paul Henry of Winehero Ltd (www.winehero.com.au) gives his opinion on the prospect of another Australian vine pull…