The Full Bottle
‘The poor man’s Grange’ now costs how much?
The reason why the Penfolds Bin is retailing at more than $100.
- Huon Hooke
What is the best way to store a bottle of port if it has a screwcap?
The bottle cap doesn’t need to be kept wet like cork does. Just don’t call it “vintage port”.
- Huon Hooke
Why does my champagne taste oxidised? How to sniff out wine faults
Many factors can make your bottle of bubbly taste a little off. Here is how to avoid them.
- Huon Hooke
Wine myth busting: Does adding cling wrap to a bottle get rid of cork taint?
Dunking plastic into wine can help eliminate that musty cork taste, but there’s a catch.
- Huon Hooke
Dreaming about planting your own vineyard or starting a winery? Read this first
The cost of establishing a vineyard has never been higher, and then you have to sell the wine. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
- Huon Hooke
Where to buy a good lighter style of shiraz in Australia
Cool-climate regions are the place for this more refined, aromatic and less-weighty style of red wine.
- Huon Hooke
Can I fly domestic with a bottle of champagne in my hand luggage?
Airlines insist you don’t pack anything with the potential to explode, but can you bring bubble-wrapped bubbly onboard?
- Huon Hooke
Forget fake designer bags, counterfeit wine production is rampant
It’s not so much about prestige bottles, the big money lies in concocting large volumes of cheaper wines that lots of people will buy.
- Huon Hooke
Why are Australian winemakers still using wine corks instead of screwcaps?
Screwcaps aren’t necessarily the best closure, but they’re arguably the best we have at present and much more consistent than cork.
- Huon Hooke
Chilling a red? The ideal serving temperature for serving wine
Often we lazily chuck all whites in the fridge and serve reds at room temperature. But here’s how to do it properly.
- Huon Hooke