Max Allen

How many more wine labels does this country need? The answer, it seems, is a lot more.

Don’t own a cocktail shaker? Fear not – Australia’s best small bars and boutique distillers are doing the dirty work for you.

For Barossa-based winemaker John Hughes, there is only one grape variety that really matters. And it's utterly, defiantly untrendy.

Pairing wine and Chinese cuisine can be a tricky beast. Max Allen has all the easy-drinking solutions you need for your next banquet experience.

The appetite for local whiskey is growing fast, with larger batches set to complement a spirited craft culture.

At a recent celebration of pinot noir, Australia's top sommeliers presented the bottles that best speak to the grape's pulling power.

You can’t put new wine in old bottles, but you can put good wine in kegs – and casks, and pouches – and still not compromise on taste.

Chablis offers a schooling in taste and terroir and, better still, it's just downright fun. Drink up.

Gamay continues to grow in popularity among Australian drinkers and producers. What's more, local winemakers are adding new character to the Beaujolais signature. We take a closer look.

If you're baffled by the obscure grape varieties turning up on wine lists everywhere, this run-down is for you.