Swirl, Sniff, Sip And Spit

Are you off to a wine tasting or cellar door and want to know how to go about it? Sherryl Sherson offers some tips.

Masters Certified In Good Taste

Accreditation as a wine expert is a rare feat, reports Ben Canaider.

Wine Lesson 170

Australia loves a Rhone-style red

State's Tourism Chief Toast Of The Show

NSW Tourism minister Matt Brown will wear a new hat this year as patron of the Kiama Regional Wine Show.

Standing Tall With The Elders

WHEN Louise Campbell, pictured, was a girl she was not allowed to drink communion wine from the chalice at church because she was Aboriginal.

Coolangatta Comes Up Roses In Awards

COOLANGATTA Estate enjoyed a major coup this week after it received the best rose award at the 2008 Australian Boutique Wine Awards.

Drop In Wine Exports

THE high Australian dollar and "massive competition" in the world of wine resulted in a substantial drop in Hunter wine exports during the 12 months to May this year.

No Snobs Aloud

Rory Kent is on a mission to turn young people on to wine. Michael Lallo reports

Australia Just Pipped By France In London Comp

FRANCE topped the trophy list with 19, but Australia came next with 18 in the 2008 International Wine Challenge in London, the world's largest wine competition.