Wine Education

Different glass shapes really can change the way a wine smells and tastes. None of it is compulsory, but there are good reasons certain glasses have become associated with certain styles of wine.

Walk into any decent bottle shop these days and something's changed. There's a whole section — sometimes two — dedicated to drinks with no alcohol in them. And we're not talking sad little rows of sparkling water and Ginger Beer. We're talking proper-looking bottles with proper-looking labels, sitting right next to the Pinot Gris and the Rosé like they belong there.

With these few simple tricks, you can age your bottles like a pro and serve them in a way that’ll impress your mates.

The Australian wine vintage 2025 is set to be an unforgettable year for wine enthusiasts and curious sippers alike.

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Debate rages currently over the merits and pitfalls of various wine closures. 

We're breaking down the difference between cork and screw-top, and talking about the pros and cons of both.

Cork has the longest tradition of usage and the best examples are considered a very good option for long-term wine storage.

Cork, at its best and free from taint will allow a wine to age gracefully for up to 25 years.

Unfortunately, not all corks are alike, and some will fail earlier than this time.

The application process can also sometimes result in damage to the external surface of the cork, causing very slow leakage and/or quicker oxidation of the wine. This is particularly upsetting if you like to drink your wines with a little age on them. The longer you age, the higher the chances that some of your ‘rainy day’ wines will be affected by random bottle oxidation.

It is a popular myth that cork allows a slow, flavour-positive exchange between wine and oxygen. Cork is chosen for its