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Mendoza Clone Myths in Mornington: 2016 Handpicked Capella Vineyard Chardonnay
Mendoza Clone Myths in Mornington: 2016 Handpicked Capella Vineyard Chardonnay
How much restraint can Ebenezer Shiraz show in a ripe vintage?
How much restraint can Ebenezer Shiraz show in a ripe vintage?
Does Dom Perignon Earn Its Reputation - or Is There More to Champagne?
Does Dom Perignon Earn Its Reputation - or Is There More to Champagne?
Matt Wenk tasting and discussing a bottle of 2022 Porn Wine Company Sangiovese.
What Holds a Moderate Sangiovese Together after Four Years?
Matt Wenk tasting and holding a bottle of 2015 Heathcote Shiraz in a cellar environment
What Keeps a Shiraz Vital After More Than a Decade?
Matt standing by a small open tank of pale fortified Pedro Ximénez wine with visible yeast lees inside
What Starting Flor Reveals About This Pedro Ximénez Fortified Wine
Matt Wenk holding a glass of dark Southwark Old Stout with a creamy head in a wine glass during a tasting.
When Does Bitterness Become Structure?
Wine Back Wednesday: Why Trust Matters More Than Familiarity
Wine Back Wednesday: Why Trust Matters More Than Familiarity
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The Eighteen-Year Test: Legacy, Tennis, and the Future of Red Hill Chardonnay
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Shared Vines and the Eight-Year Test
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The Spice Rack: How a New Winery Changed Our Cabernet Forever
Trusting the Fruit: Why We’re Backing McLaren Vale Fiano 101
Trusting the Fruit: Why We’re Backing McLaren Vale Fiano 101
What a Dry Year Can Teach You About Fiano
What a Dry Year Can Teach You About Fiano
A glimpse into how Matt thinks about wine
A glimpse into how Matt thinks about wine
Bottle of Smidge Shiraz Paired with Pizza
Which Smidge Red Suits You? A Simple Guide to Choosing the Right Bottle
Houdini Sauvignon Blanc 2025: Cool Climate, Fresh Precision
Houdini Sauvignon Blanc 2025: Cool Climate, Fresh Precision
What Makes Adelaide Hills Sparkling Wine Different? A Winemaker's Tasting Notes
What Makes Adelaide Hills Sparkling Wine Different? A Winemaker's Tasting Notes
McLaren Vale Vintage 2026 Update 1: Flowering, Yield & Harvest Outlook | Smidge Wines
McLaren Vale Vintage 2026 Update 1: Flowering, Yield & Harvest Outlook | Smidge Wines
What Does a Winemaker Drink at Home?
What Does a Winemaker Drink at Home?
The story of Uno Momento Montepulciano
The story of Uno Momento Montepulciano
Why is Our Shiraz in a Pinot Bottle? - Good Question!
Why is Our Shiraz in a Pinot Bottle? - Good Question!