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.
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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.
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.
The volcanic soils of the Baw Baw Shire
Huon Hooke visits Patrick Sullivan in West Gippsland to explore how volcanic soils, rainfall, and passion are shaping Gippsland into one of Australia’s most exciting cool-climate wine regions.
Bass Phillip, Gippsland’s cult winery
Huon Hooke visits Bass Phillip in Gippsland—one of Australia’s most respected and cult pinot noir producers—for a conversation with winemaker Adam “Skip” Francis.
Grown in Gippsland: Dirty Three Wines
From the Yarra Valley to South Gippsland, winemaker Marcus Satchell’s path has been one defined by passion, risk, and a deep connection to place.
Under pressure: from Prosecco to Champagne
From Prosecco to Champagne, Huon Hooke explores seven sparkling wines that showcase the great range of styles and price points available in Australia.
Greywacke’s Richelle Tyney on Marlborough pinot noir
Stephen Wong MW meets Greywacke’s Richelle Tyney to discuss what makes Marlborough Pinot Noir special.
Beyond crisp: building depth in albariño
Stephen Wong MW joins winemaker Warren Gibson to explore the Smith & Sheth CRU Albariño.
Wine from the world’s oldest shiraz vineyard
The Freedom Shiraz is not only a celebrated Barossa Valley wine, but also a piece of living history. Planted in 1843, the vineyard behind this wine is recognised as the oldest producing shiraz vineyard in the world.