The Full Bottle
Why are local wine writers obsessed with foreign wines and obscure varietals?
Australian wines are high-quality and good value, but there is more to discover beyond Barossa shiraz and Coonawarra cabernet...
- Huon Hooke
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Why are some wines more expensive than others? An expert breaks it down
Here’s how premium wine with a blue-chip reputation justifies its price tag.
- Huon Hooke
Low-alcohol red wines taste ‘thin’, but does alcohol content determine depth of flavour?
In conventional reds there’s little or no correlation between alcohol content and complexity. Other factors determine it instead, reveals Huon Hooke.
- Huon Hooke
Is it acceptable to put ice cubes in a glass of wine to cool it down?
Plus other pro tips for serving red, white and sparkling wines in hot weather.
- Huon Hooke
Do wine preservatives cause headaches (or did you just drink too much)?
Plus the easy and inexpensive fix to nullify sulphites in your glass of wine.
- Huon Hooke
Cap or cork: Which sealing method is better when ageing a wine
Putting a cap on the age-old conversation about a wine cork or screw cap.
- Huon Hooke
What’s the deal with deep-sea wine ageing?
Some winemakers are dunking grapes or maturing wines in seawater. But is it a gimmick or a game changer?
- Huon Hooke
What do the silver and gold medals on wine bottles mean, and how do show judges decide?
The factors that determine the difference between a silver medal (90-94 points) and a gold (95-plus) can be subjective.
- Huon Hooke
The best bottle of bubbles to buy when you truly need to impress
Dom, Cristal, Krug … top-shelf champagnes are regarded as the pinnacle of luxurious gifts.
- Huon Hooke
Expand your drinking horizons with these wines from surprising locations
Japan, Bali, Denmark, Hungary … the world of wine is continually expanding. Here are some excellent (and unexpected) varieties to try.
- Huon Hooke
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