Why Australia’s Hunter Valley wine region is worth a visit if you love great wines

Why Australia’s Hunter Valley wine region is worth a visit if you love great wines

Sydney is a food and wine paradise, but those wanting a more serious guzzle of the latter should head to nearby Hunter Valley. Located less than two hours’ drive north of Sydney’s city centre, the wine region is a veritable playground for oenophiles both budding and experienced. There is a long history of winemaking here. … Read more

How language of wine is changing as young Chinese drinkers choose bottles without jargon

How language of wine is changing as young Chinese drinkers choose bottles without jargon

“Fresh tiles after rain”, “fur on the back of bats’ wings” and “burning incense” are just a few of the terms seasoned wine educator Terry Xu Wei might use to describe a tipple – even glasses poured from his collection of fine and rare wines. Better known by his alias Xiao Pi, and with close … Read more