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Illustration: Simon Letch

Sour grapes: Why don’t my dining companions praise my top-shelf wine?

These people are probably not real friends of the vine. Those who truly appreciate wine know when it’s good and they let their enthusiasm show.

  • Huon Hooke
At an evening out at Fred’s, sommelier Simon Curkovic lamented the death of dessert wine.

‘Huge decline’: Why Sydney diners have deserted dessert wine

Sales of sweet wine have hit new lows at hatted Sydney restaurants.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Illustration: Simon Letch.

Playing favourites: Wine critic Huon Hooke reveals his top six bottles of the moment

Wine writers shouldn’t really have favourites, but okay, I’ll lay my cards on the table.

  • Huon Hooke
Illustration: Simon Letch

From pop to fizzle: How to get a corked Champagne bottle replaced

Don’t tip it out – or drink it holding your nose. Saving the wine shows you’re sincere and didn’t just drink it regardless.

  • Huon Hooke
Brokenwood senior winemaker Stuart Hordern.

Australian wines dominate top global competition, winning 10 out of 50 Best in Show awards

Semillon and muscat helped push Australia to the top of the prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards.

  • Katie Spain
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WineWolf Foundation label is an ode to Dutch vinologist Lotte Wolf.

Message in a bottle: Eight wine labels with hidden meanings

Next time you’re invited to a dinner party, wow the guests with a beautiful bottle of wine and the story behind the label.

  • Katie Spain
Bar Heather serves well-executed dishes with natural wine.

Top regional chefs reveal where they eat, drink and shop locally in Byron Bay, Hunter Valley and beyond

From the best brewery in Bangalow to the coolest cafe on the Coffs Coast, here’s the low-down on the best eating and drinking in regional NSW.

  • Dan Stock
There are plenty of bright, affordable red wines to be had right now – and some are great chilled.

Top 20 bright, fresh red wines for $20 or less

The best bargain reds to take to an Easter catch-up, a dinner party or a BYO restaurant.

  • Katie Spain
The tasting space at Ten Minutes by Tractor is slick and welcoming all at once.

Cellar hand: Our wine expert's guide to tasting room etiquette

These insider tips will have you tasting wines at the cellar door like a pro.

  • Katie Spain
The Killers drummer, avid wine lover and former Sonoma vineyard owner Ronnie Vannucci Jr.

Celebrity-endorsed wines are everywhere right now but our wine writer's favourite is one you probably don't know exists

Sometimes, the best celebrity wine collaboration is the subtle kind. Like this rock star-associated shiraz.

  • Katie Spain