Of all the wine types there is no more seductive grape than Pinot Noir, maker of the best red wine. With its brilliant ruby colour, complex aromas of earthy summer fruits and silky texture, Pinot Noir is the grape that many find irresistible. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay are known for their impressive complexity and [...]

It is human nature really – to stick with the tried and true and shy away from new types of wines. Sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, riesling, pinot noir, shiraz, merlot, Marlborough, Central Otago, Yarra Valley, Barossa Valley. From wine to spaghetti sauce, it is usually the easier and safer option to take home a wine bottle [...]

In order to develop a taste for wine, keep tasting — and write down as many specifics as you can when you find a wine you like. Is it white or red? What grape variety? Which region? And so on, and given some time you will know the particular qualities that you look for when [...]

I love the Wine Regions of Western Australian. I especially love the majestic beauty of the Margaret River. The pristine white beaches that disappear into the horizon. Envisage, if you can, the rolling sand dunes sitting next to a vibrant native forest. See for yourself a western sunset that glitters and shines over the Indian [...]