There has been much discussion about the rising levels of alcohol in Australian red wines. Embedded in the discussion are a number of questions. What do we mean by high alcohol? How widespread is it?

or grenache — or wines that may use those grapes, like a Beaujolais or Spanish "red blend" — should be opened and enjoyed within two years of bottling. As the body, tannin structure ...

Vintage charts summarize the quality and character of wines from a particular region for each individual vintage—the year in which the grapes were grown and harvested. Based on ratings of a wide range ...

Red wine could be good for the gut ... to a healthy gut How your belly could heal your brain More than half your body is not human Our guts contain trillions of bacteria and other micro-organisms ...

A mild year, with significant rainfall in January, followed by a cool, lengthy ripening period resulting in fresh yet concentrated wines with lower alcohol and great acidity (See all ratings) ...

Any good-quality red wine can be used for cooking. Red wine can be used to marinate red meat and game dishes, and is essential in many stews, braised dishes and casseroles. It works well with many ...

Another possible culprit is histamine - an ingredient more common in red wine than white or rose. Histamine can dilate blood vessels in the body, which might trigger headache. But again ...

Cheap vinegar, produced from inferior red wine, will give poor results to your finished dish. Buy good quality, aromatic vinegar with a complex flavour. The label will often specify which type of ...

Safer suggested the red wine might be helping to “flush fatty deposits” out of the body. “After that episode aired, sales of ...

They are still valid and available, but stay tuned for our 2024 results with fresh recommendations coming soon. Our independent wine taste tests uncover the best red wines you can buy from the big ...

We asked expert sommelier and wine educator Rachel Thralls for her tips on keeping your favorite adult beverage fresh for longer. We also dug into the ideal temperatures to serve red ...

We delight in seeking out wines that have autumnal flavors: earthy, spicy and packed with rustic red fruit. Here are a few of our current favorites that deliver high value for the season.