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The following notes are intended to answer the questions you may occasionally have about your wines. For example, what is the best corkscrew to use? What are those funny little crystals that sometimes cling to the cork? Just click on the images below for the answers... Of course, if you have a specific query that isn't answered here, please click on the wine advice tab and fill in the form or call one of our wine advisors who will be happy to help you.
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Want to know which wine to drink with your Sunday roast? Which is the best value Australian Shiraz we have at the moment? Need help with drink-by dates or advice on storing?

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PS If you want tasting notes or serving information on any of our wines, just let us know. We will forward details of when it should be drunk, what it should be drunk with, and what sort of style to expect.

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Bits in the bottle
Crystals in wine are not usually a problem. But there is a fundamental conflict here. Wine, naturally has bits in. Bits of grape. More ...
Corks
Let's be honest! Corks aren't essential for most wines, only perhaps those venerable bottles that you want to keep for a decade or so. More ...
Corkscrews
Too many corkscrews are made too short for long corks. Length is important. So is a good width of screw. Quiet please. More ...
When to drink?
The question of when to drink wine causes far too much worry. There are guidelines but wine is not a precise science. More ...
Fine Wines
This term is reserved for exceptional wines from the world's best vineyards, the highest quality grapes and the most acclaimed winemakers. More ...
Storage
Plan your ordering a little ahead of consumption, so you can give your wines a few days to rest before opening. They will taste better for it. More ...
Wine Words
We use a lot of odd words in wine, and occasionally sensible people write in and ask why. Surely that one's a bit over the top isn't it? More ...
Ideal Temperature
Nothing mars a wine more than serving it at the wrong temperature. Crisp, dry whites, rosé, sweet and sparkling wines (an hour in the fridge). More ...
Tips on Tasting
Don't think tasting is for a few privileged palates. Everyone who enjoys a glass of wine can taste wine 'properly'. More ...

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