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There’s Far More to Australian Wine Than Critter Labels

The country's wine reputation may have taken a hit due to the proliferation of cheap, mass-produced bottles of the early 2000s, but the wines Down Under punch far above their weight.

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Australia’s Most Coveted Wine Has No Website, Tasting Room, or Marketing

On the Wine Enthusiast Podcast, we chat with WE Australia Reviewer Christina Pickard on the myth and magic surrounding Wendouree.

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The Wonderful Wine of Oz

South Australia offers big skies, world-class dining, and so much more wine than Shiraz.

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Australia’s Most Famous Red Wine Is Having an Identity Crisis

As a wave of leaner, crunchier Shiraz expressions have emerged across Australia, some producers have been rebranding to "Syrah."

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The Most Expensive Australian Wine? Gippsland Pinot Noir

Ultra-premium Pinots put this region east of Melbourne on the map. Today, top-tier bottlings command prices upwards of $1,000 in the U.S.

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The Most Expensive Australian Wine? Gippsland Pinot Noir

Will New York City’s New Anti-Alcohol Campaign Actually Empty Glasses?

The controversial campaign to educate New Yorkers about the negative health risks of wine, beer, and cocktails is alarming hospitality pros.

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If the Knicks Win, Josh Hart Knows Exactly What to Drink

The Knicks are in the NBA Finals for the first time in over 25 years. Here's what the small forward suggests drinking if they win.

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If the Knicks Win, Josh Hart Knows Exactly What to Drink

Meet the Love Child of a Spritz and an Espresso Martini

What happens when an espresso martini meets a spritz? This bubbly, bittersweet cocktail combines coffee, citrus, and Prosecco for a refreshing twist on two modern favorites.

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For the Father Figure Who Savors His Wine

The Electric Blue 1 Automatic Wine Opener & Preserver Set combines automatic cork extraction and airtight wine preservation with elegant design. It's sophisticated, practical, and unexpected—just like his best advice.

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For the Father Figure Who Savors His Wine

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