The Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show turns 25
Stephen Wong MW was the international guest judge at the 25th Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show.
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Preservatives in wine
The most common inquiries received from readers concerns preservatives in wine.
What to eat with sauvignon blanc and semillon
Despite their sometimes challenging descriptors, sauvignon blanc and semillon are remarkably versatile at the table.
Summer, semillon and seafood
Hunter Valley semillon is one of Australia’s great wine stories. When young, it’s light, zippy, fresh, lower in alcohol and perfect for summer drinking.
The New Zealand sauvignon landscape
New Zealand sauvignon blanc isn’t one style, it’s an entire landscape. Explore the regions and discover the expression that speaks to you.
McLaren Vale grieves a gifted winemaker
The Australian wine industry is struggling to come to terms with the tragic sudden death of Yangarra Estate’s chief winemaker and manager.
Aussie savvy versus Kiwi
Sauvignon blanc accounts for one in every eight bottles of wine purchased in the Australian retail market, according to Wine Australia.
How to engage your sommelier this festive season
Here’s Stuart Knox’s insider’s guide to making that sommelier magic happen this festive season.
How sommeliers open, pour & preserve wine like pros
Want to get more out of every bottle? The Real Review contributor Stuart Knox runs through three simple tools that can instantly improve your wine experience at home.
It’s a grenaissance
Stephen Pannell, Peter Fraser, and David Gleave have been doing a series of presentations to the wine trade and media, promoting their grenache wines.