Love them or hate them, there’s truly something about these wine puns! Grab your friends, a bottle of your favourite drop, maybe even a nice cheese platter and read out these grape puns. They can also be future caption ideas for when you’ve snapped a photo of a glass of wine in hand #WineWednesday. Whether […]
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The Ultimate Summer Food and Wine Pairing Guide
There’s nothing quite as refreshing as sipping a cold beverage in the middle of a relentless Australian summer. While you may already have your drink of choice in mind, you may want to consider adapting your drink to better suit the meal you’re about to enjoy. Pairing wine with the right food can accentuate the flavours and […]
Some Gifts Not to Buy This Festive Season
The festive season is upon us and with it, we go back to doing the things we have done before. From January to December, there has always been a cycle, and gift giving is part of that. Whether it be the festive season or a simple birthday for you friend or family, the art of […]
Wine for an Australian Christmas
Preferably, chilled, bubbly, and paired with seafood! As Christmas advances, the northern hemisphere gets excited about warm eggnog and steaming hot mulled wine. While Europeans snuggle up in front of a fire with a nip of scotch to keep warm, these traditional Christmas beverages aren’t very appropriate for a Christmas period over thirty degrees Celsius. […]
The Differences between Vegan, Organic, Biodynamic and Natural Wine
Here’s something that you may not have already known: not all wine is vegan, or even vegetarian. Yes, there’s more to wine than just fermented grapes. There are various wines in the market now that claim to be vegan, organic, biodynamic or natural wine. Rather than just taking their word for it, let’s look at […]
Wine 101: Basic Terminology
When it comes to describing why we like red over white, Malbec over CabSav, or even South Australian Shiraz over South African Shiraz, it can be difficult to find the words. We are often well versed in what things look like, sound like, and perhaps even feel like, but our vocabulary for gustatory and olfactory […]
Corporate Giveaways
Planning your next corporate event? Whether you’ve got an employee conference coming up, or you’re brainstorming ideas for the next prospective client meeting, corporate giveaways are an essential factor in developing your brand image. Any gadget or plastic miscellany can do the trick: branded pens, key rings, mouse-pads, USBs, or stress-balls. But what do these […]
How to Create the Perfect “Will You Be My Bridesmaid” Gift Box
So, you’re in the stages of planning your wedding- congratulations! Once you’ve picked your nearest and dearest to be by your side on your big day, it’s time to ask the question, will you be my bridesmaid/maid of honour? There are a lot of different ways you can go about this. There are a few […]
Wedding Wine Checklist
Assuming you’ve got the main things sorted (date, venue, dress), preparing the reception can be a lot of fun. If you’re buying your own wedding wines, you’re able to cater to all guests, different tastes, and personalise the bottles. It shows a little extra care. Wine can be the highlight of a wedding, so it’s […]
A Brief History of Wine Labels
A nice wine label can sometimes be appreciated (almost) as much as the actual contents of the bottle. Labels with smart designs showcase creativity, offering depth and entertainment, allowing another layer of conversation to the experience of drinking a fine bottle of wine. Bringing along a bottle of wine to an event or as a […]
