Australian wine holidays
In Australia, terrific restaurants, cafes and bars happily co-exist with quality breweries, distilleries, leading wine labels and outside-the-box cellar doors. How blessed are we?
Australia’s wine regions now offer much more
Wine regions across the country are booming and now offer a wealth of other attractions other than wine, including great food.
- by Ben Groundwater
Six of the most underrated wine regions
Beyond the most famous regions, there are plenty of other great places to taste wine in Australia.
- by Brian Johnston
Underrated wine region is like a little piece of Europe
Strung together by half a dozen small towns, Clare Valley’s little piece of Italy was named after the seven hills of Rome - though it even has a Paris end.
- by Kylie McLaughlin
For the best cellar door experience, follow these three rules
The art of tasting wine on your travels is enjoying yourself. All the other stuff is peripheral; it has nothing to do with the way you swirl your glass.
- by Ben Groundwater
Eight things to know before you visit a winery
Don’t know the first thing about wine? You’re not alone, and this can be an intimidating world. Here are eight tips to boost your knowledge.
- by Ben Groundwater
Six must-visit drinking spots in Orange, NSW
Not only does the region boast more than 30 cellar doors, but an abundance of bars to refresh your palate for the following day’s vinous adventures.
- by Natascha Mirosch
Six of the best Hobart cellar doors
These wineries are all within half an hour of the Tasmanian capital.
- by Ben Groundwater
Visiting one of Victoria’s oldest wineries is a must
The heritage-listed property has turrets, a watchtower and a 'moat' - basically, it's the closest thing you'll get to a French chateau.
- by Kylie McLaughlin
Unsung wine region closer to the city than Yarra Valley
Have you heard of Moorabool Valley? No? Well, that’s why I am going to tell you that it’s the most unsung wine region in Victoria.
- by Kylie McLaughlin
Tiny town hides a very precious commodity
This Victorian town makes me pause; I hear corks popping, champagne pouring. Celebration is near, and I feel the sudden need for a pit stop.
- by Kylie McLaughlin
Our oldest wine region is on Sydney’s doorstep
It’s easy to overlook the Hunter’s impressive credentials - not only is it Australia’s oldest wine region, it also has the most cellar doors.
- by Rob McFarland
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