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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
Vinesmith is a new venue in Melbourne CBD spanning wine bar, bistro, cellar door and bottleshop.

A new Flinders Lane venue channels what’s hot right now in France

This new spot spanning restaurant, cellar door and wine bar promises to be more French than most of our French bistros. And there’s a bargain lunch menu.

  • Emma Breheny

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
Vigneron Sarah Collingwood in her Four Winds Vineyard in Canberra. 

The most wanted wine in Australia is by a small producer you haven’t even heard of yet

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

  • Katie Spain

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
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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

How to tell if a red wine will age well

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

  • Huon Hooke
Lisa Guenther-Strauss has opened a wine bar in Sydney devoted to NSW wines.

Australian fine wines are world-class. So why don’t they dominate our drinks lists?

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

  • Katie Spain

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