Warm wine is never a part of the plan, and yet many times we’ve found ourselves scramming for a glass only to realise that the bottle is warm. Chilling a wine to the right temperature is imperative to be able to enjoy its goodness. But what if you’.. Read More
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August 1, 2026 — Skurnik Wines & Spirits announced a new distribution partnership with Union Wine Company. Effective today, Skurnik will represent Union Wine Company’s full complement of wines—Underwood, Kings Ridge, [...]
As I sit with a thick bottle of the new Eisenstone SV902 Hoffmann DV Vineyard Ebenezer Shiraz 2023 in front of me, I keep thinking about how refreshing it is to see how Barossa Shiraz has evolved. The default setting hasn't changed; this wine, and the, style is still unashamedly lush, oaky, and warmi, but we're no longer stuck with the old-school four-square, American oak-heavy styles as the only way. Close followers will know how much I like Stephen Cook's Eisenstone wines, and it was a pleasure to see Stephen on a brisk July day recently to see the ever-growing range of Barossan goodies. The post Eisenstone’s gloriously un-Penfoldian 2023 Barossa reds appeared first on Australian Wine and Drinks Review .
Europe never goes out of style, but every year the reasons to visit shift. In 2027 , travelers are looking beyond the obvious capitals and heading toward destinations that blend culture, gastronomy, and authenticity , places where history is still lived in, not just displayed. Three countries stand out for delivering exactly that: Portugal , Spain , and France .
