The Journal

I promise we'll have a Lambrusco on the menu soon...

In Defence of Lambrusco

South Australia likes to think it invented the Sparkling Red. While it is admittedly something of a meme at this...
The rolling Adelaide Hills hold some of the best sites for world-class Chardonnay.

A Brief History of Chardonnay

Australia has a deep and diverse history of wine, with the first cuttings arriving with the First Fleet via South...
Viognier? More Like ViognYAY

Viognier? More Like ViognYAY

24 April is World Viognier Day, proving once again that people will think of any excuse to have a party....
Why Is Riesling So Good?

Why Is Riesling So Good?

It’s easy to take this little grape for granted, after all Dan Murphy’s alone stocks 171 different bottles, and we...
Happy Birthday South African Wine!

Happy Birthday South African Wine!

The wines of South Africa have been around a lot longer than you might think. On 2 February 1659, more...

Wine Pairing Your Pantry

This year the world will celebrate the 6th Annual Champagne and Fries Day, an international celebration launched by Anna Maria...
#unicosabreoff

#unicosabreoff

To ring in summer (and the launch of our pink pet nat) we’re hosting the first ever #unicosabreoff  ⚔️🍾​From December 1st to...
What The Heck is Piquette?

What The Heck is Piquette?

Piquette has been the en vogue style on the lips of producers around the globe for the last year or so. This...
Goodbye Harvest, Hello Tropo!

Goodbye Harvest, Hello Tropo!

Valé Harvest, we hardly knew ye. All good chapters must end, and the Harvest Growers Co-Operative chapter has done just...
Wine Clubs You’ll Wish You Were Part Of

Wine Clubs You’ll Wish You Were Part Of

Words by Katie Spain. The first rule of Wine Club is: drink up. The second rule of Wine Club is:...
Vermouth - More Than Your Grandma's Drink

Vermouth - More Than Your Grandma's Drink

Image by Anita Ward With the trends of wine in a state of constant rebirth and flux, it's no wonder that...
Bus of Funky People

Katie Spain's Wine Parties to Remember

Wine parties come in many forms. The ones that stick out in my memory aren’t just about the booze (though...