wine education

The C Word

Champagne. The elixir that launches ships, elevates celebrations and is perfectly acceptable to drink anytime of day. Australians love it, with per-head consumption at 5th in the world – impressive given that the top four countries are France and her closest neighbours. However, a lot of what we call ‘Champagne’ actually isn’t. Stand at a […] Read more…

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Does the shape of a wine glass affect taste?

I embrace my inner winegeek. Well, the truth is my ‘inner’ geek is really more of an outtie. I swirl wine glasses compulsively, I hold them by the base, I always sniff wine before I drink it – even at 5pm on a Friday. I have been known to swirl and slurp water when it […] Read more…

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Sherry wine for cool aunties

Just like a dodgy aunty, I’ve loaded you with sugar and then left you to your own devices. It has been a week since we last caught up (a whole week! 😉 ) the longest time between posts since I started this blog. Did you try any of my Easter desserts (or recommendations)? I was […] Read more…

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Wine Storage in Summer

Wines die in hot cars This is a public safety announcement. As we head into summer and the festive season there will be many fine wines that meet an untimely death. You know how this goes, you have one free day before Christmas in which to sort presents and enough food and booze to get […] Read more…