Wine details Winery: Kurtz Family Vineyard Wine Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia Variety: Grenache Vintage: 2023 Price: $20 Find it: From the winery direct Alcohol content: 12.2% Tasting notes You’ll like this if: You’re after a light red Body: Light Mouthfeel: Crisp Taste: Vibrant, Refreshing, Bright Flavours: Strawberry, Raspberry, Plum Pairings Enjoy it with: Friends Food pairings: Cured meats, grilled pork Wine review: Kurtz Family Vineyard Light Pass Grenache I love a good Grenache, and it’s been a while since I’ve had ..read more

If you’ve ever read a wine tasting note, you’ve no doubt encountered an extensive list of fruits, spices and other micellaneous items that are used to explain a wine. It’s common to see things like “this wine exhibits notes of green apple and lemon followed by delicate minerality and a hint of jasmine.” But what does this mean? And where will you find these notes. These tasting notes are often used to describe wine aromas, or what you smell in the wine glass. What you discover in the glass tells you a lot about the wine itself. But what exactly are wine aromas? In this wine guide, we dive into ..read more

Wine details Winery: Howard Park Wine Region: Great Southern, Western Australia Type: Chardonnay Vintage: 2023 Price: $32 Find it: from the winery direct, select retailers Alcohol content: 13% Tasting notes You’ll like this if: You love a fresher Chardonnay Body: Medium Mouthfeel: Crisp Taste: Mineral, Fresh, Refreshing Flavours: Floral, Vanilla, Lemon Pairings Enjoy it with: Aperitif Food pairings: Salads, grilled chicken, cheese board Wine review: Howard Park Flint Rock Chardonnay What I love so much about Chardonnay is how many ..read more

What is fruit forward in wine? Wine tasting notes often include fruits, from apples to peaches and even bananas. But when you see this term, what does it mean for your wine-tasting experience? And is it a good or bad thing? ⁠ Wine terms explained unpacks some weird wine terms used to describe wine. There are some truly odd ones out there, and sometimes it can be hard to even know what the tasting notes mean. These guides break down the terms so you can return to enjoying wine! So let’s dive into this weird wine term What ⁠is fruit forward in wine? We all know that wines have fruity notes in th ..read more

Cabernet Sauvignon is known as the ‘King of Red Wine’ for a reason – and not only because it is a noble grape! In terms of global presence and importance to winemaking, no red grape truly compares. This variety is grown in a range of regions and climates unrivalled by any other red grape, and what started in Bordeaux has spread across the globe! It can be blended with other varieties, but straight up it is a complex wine with plenty of ageing potential. So let’s dive into what makes this wine variety so popular in this Cabernet Sauvignon wine guide. Cabernet Sauvignon wine guide Cabernet Sauv ..read more

Have you ever been looking for a bottle of white wine in the bottle shop and found both Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio on display? How about at a restaurant when you are just trying to pick a glass of wine you’ll like and finding both listed? It can get super confusing. So what’s the difference is between Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris? Are they that different? Are they the same? Who created these confusing wine variety names? And how do you even know which one you’ll like? Are Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris different varieties? Despite having different names, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are the same g ..read more

Wine details Winery: Lambert Estate Wine Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia Type: Tannat Vintage: 2021 Price: $42 Find it: from the winery direct Alcohol content: 14.5% Tasting notes You’ll like this if: You’re after a good food wine Body: Full Mouthfeel: Rich Taste: Bold, Complex, Rounded Flavours: Strawberry, Raspberry, Spice Pairings Enjoy it with: Roast meat Food pairings: Roast beef or lamb, chilli con carne Wine review: Lambert Estate Palindrome Tannat 2021 I have to say I haven’t drunk much Tannat. It’s not a grape var ..read more

There are plenty of places to purchase your wine, so much so that it can sometimes be overwhelming. So, with so much choice, how do you shop confidently, knowing the bottle you purchase is one you’ll love? This is why heading to a wine store can be a great option for convenience and good prices and to get great recommendations. So, I’ve partnered with Sense of Taste to help you get the most out of your visit with 5 tips for shopping at a wine store.  1. Shop at a specialty wine store There are so many stores where you can buy wine that it can be hard to know where to start. But shopping ..read more

Wine details Wine: Levantine Hill Katherine’s Paddock Chardonnay 2018 Winery: Levantine Hill Wine Region: Yarra Valley, Australia Variety: Chardonnay Vintage: 2018 Price: $125 Find it: From the winery direct Alcohol content: 13.5% Tasting notes You’ll like this if: You’re after a special occasion white Body: Medium Mouthfeel: Rich Taste: Creamy, Balanced, Crisp Flavours: Buttery, Lemon, Apple Pairings Enjoy it: Special occasions Food pairings: Seafood, Risotto Wine review: Levantine Hill Katherine’s Paddock Chardonnay 2018 Now it’s no secre ..read more

The Mornington Peninsula is one of the key wine regions of Victoria, Australia. And if you’re looking for a spot to visit that’s close enough to Melbourne for a day trip, it’s the perfect choice. Not only does it have incredible wineries to explore, it’s also located right near the coast. So you can enjoy wine, the ocean and beautiful cooler temperatures. This guide to the Mornington Peninsula unpacks what to see and do when you visit this incredible wine region. From which cellar doors to add to your trip to where to stay and where to eat. So let’s jump into everything you need to know about ..read more