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?

Each vintage rating consists of three components: The score indicates the general quality of the wines; the description sums up the growing season and the wines' character; the drink recommendation ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The list that follows forms part of James Halliday’s 2020 Top 100. “The wines came from 12 regions, McLaren Vale and Margaret River (four wines each), Yarra Valley (three wines), Mornington Peninsula ...

Most wine is made to be consumed young, either immediately or within a few years of bottling. Red wines have longer ... Wine Folly has a helpful chart that can serve as a guide.

So why does red wine still have a good reputation? Psychologically speaking, people “100%” like to be told that their ...

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 ...

US researchers say they may have discovered why some people get a headache after just one small glass of red wine, even though they are fine drinking other types of alcohol. The University of ...

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.

Finding good wine for cheap helps soften the blow, but you can keep red, white and sparkling wine fresh for longer if you know how to store open bottles. Getting a few more days out of your merlot ...