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Huon Hooke

Huon Hooke

Wine writer

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How to tell if a red wine will age well

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

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Do you judge a wine bottle by its label? The origins of some Australian designs might surprise

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?

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Is Australian red wine becoming more alcoholic because of climate change?

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.

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Does the term ‘fine wine’ refer to a wine’s quality or its texture?

“Fine wine” and “noble” are rather outdated terms and not often heard today, probably because they have a slight whiff of elitism.

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A bunch of grapes: Why some single-region wines now use fruit from different places

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

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