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Japan, Bali, Denmark, Hungary … the world of wine is continually expanding. Here are some excellent (and unexpected) varieties to try.

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A quick guide to avoid ending up with a tired and stale old wine.

Wine labels are like any other kind of label: they’re designed to sell the product. But what’s the story behind some of our popular brands?

There has been a general increase in the alcoholic strength of red table wines over the past 20 to 30 years and debate continues as to why.

“Fine wine” and “noble” are rather outdated terms and not often heard today, probably because they have a slight whiff of elitism.

With a finite supply of fruit in historic regions, winemakers may need to look elsewhere for complementary grapes.

Laying down a dozen wines for a newborn to enjoy in the future is a fine tradition, but it comes with risks.

The reason why the Penfolds Bin is retailing at more than $100.

The bottle cap doesn’t need to be kept wet like cork does. Just don’t call it “vintage port”.

The most popular wines at the moment are not intended for storing in a cellar, writes Huon Hooke.

Many factors can make your bottle of bubbly taste a little off. Here is how to avoid them.