Wine

The Melbourne Royal Wine Awards uncovered some excellent new wines by some little-known winemakers. Here’s the pick of the bunch.

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Some winemakers are dunking grapes or maturing wines in seawater. But is it a gimmick or a game changer?

The factors that determine the difference between a silver medal (90-94 points) and a gold (95-plus) can be subjective.

Dom, Cristal, Krug … top-shelf champagnes are regarded as the pinnacle of luxurious gifts.

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

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

Our wines win trophies all over the world, but many restaurant lists still draw heavily on imports.

Can’t afford to splurge on an expensive bottle? Buy a glass instead at this CBD newcomer run by a former Ten Minutes by Tractor sommelier.

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?

Conscious, mindful or damp – whatever you call it, drinking in moderation, or not at all, has never been more appetising.

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.