The chef, the somm and the critic at Claret Club
What happens when a chef, a somm, and a wine critic each choose a wine to pair with the same dish?
The Real Review Team
Down Under’s best pinot regions
Pinot noir has never been more regionally diverse, or more thrilling to explore.
Riesling revealed: dry vs sweet, Old World vs New
A global journey through riesling, showcasing benchmark wines from Australia, New Zealand, and Germany.
Central Otago new releases with Jane and Stephen
A deep dive into Central Otago’s 2024 vintage, where Pinot Noir, precision, and producer confidence came together in one of the region’s most exciting years yet.
Six shades of rosé: Europe vs Down Under
Six rosés, three countries, one conversation. Huon Hooke and Aaron Brasher explore how Provence, Australia and New Zealand shape modern rosé styles.
Grown in Gippsland: Dirty Three Wines
From the Yarra Valley to South Gippsland, winemaker Marcus Satchell’s path has been one defined by passion, risk, and a deep connection to place.
All the medallists from The Champagne Masters 2025
Today’s champagnes may be more expensive, but they’re also riper, richer, more complex and just plain better.
Top 10 style trends in Champagne
Following the the Champagne Masters tasting, Patrick Schmitt MW picked out his top 10 current trends in champagne style.
Biodynamics, precision, pinot: Felton Road’s vision
James explains why vineyard work is the heart of Felton Road and what decades of combined experience bring to these celebrated sites.
Watch: Chard Farm: the winery above the gorge
Winemaker John Wallace takes us through this one-of-a-kind site, sharing how he first fell in love with the vineyards over 30 years ago and how the winery has evolved since.