Is Australian red wine becoming more alcoholic because of climate change?

Is Australian red wine becoming more alcoholic because of climate change?

There has been a general increase in the alcoholic strength of red table wines over the past 20 to 30 years and debate continues as to why.

  • byHuon Hooke

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Does the term ‘fine wine’ refer to a wine’s quality or its texture?

Does the term ‘fine wine’ refer to a wine’s quality or its texture?

“Fine wine” and “noble” are rather outdated terms and not often heard today,probably because they have a slight whiff of elitism.

  • byHuon Hooke
A bunch of grapes:Why some single-region wines now use fruit from different places

A bunch of grapes:Why some single-region wines now use fruit from different places

With a finite supply of fruit in historic regions,winemakers may need to look elsewhere for complementary grapes.

  • byHuon Hooke
What are the best red wines to cellar for 18-plus years?

What are the best red wines to cellar for 18-plus years?

Laying down a dozen wines for a newborn to enjoy in the future is a fine tradition,but it comes with risks.

  • byHuon Hooke
Try one of the world’s best wines for half price. But is it really worth $320 a glass?

Try one of the world’s best wines for half price. But is it really worth $320 a glass?

Good Food puts rare and revered wines to the taste test during the Coravin World Wine Tour.

  • byBianca Hrovat
Goodbye music festivals,hello food festivals? Where to plan your next regional road trip

Goodbye music festivals,hello food festivals? Where to plan your next regional road trip

From community-led harvests,to cheese and bread workshops with Australia’s best,regional food festivals have a lot to offer – and they’re booming. Here’s our pick of five to visit this autumn.

  • byBianca Hrovat
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What is the best way to store a bottle of port if it has a screwcap?

What is the best way to store a bottle of port if it has a screwcap?

The bottle cap doesn’t need to be kept wet like cork does. Just don’t call it “vintage port”.

  • byHuon Hooke
Drink straight after buying:Is the majority of wine made to be enjoyed immediately?

Drink straight after buying:Is the majority of wine made to be enjoyed immediately?

The most popular wines at the moment are not intended for storing in a cellar,writes Huon Hooke.

  • byHuon Hooke
These are the best places to eat,drink (and scoff pizza) in buzzing Rutherglen and surrounds

These are the best places to eat,drink (and scoff pizza) in buzzing Rutherglen and surrounds

Talented producers are adding lustre to this charming high country gold rush town and its surrounds.

  • byJane Fraser
Why does my champagne taste oxidised? How to sniff out wine faults

Why does my champagne taste oxidised? How to sniff out wine faults

Many factors can make your bottle of bubbly taste a little off. Here is how to avoid them.

  • byHuon Hooke
The first timer’s guide to the five things you need to know before a food and wine cruise

The first timer’s guide to the five things you need to know before a food and wine cruise

Arrive thirsty,hungry and prepared to try anything,Katie Spain advises.

  • byKatie Spain