Category Archives: Features

35 wine movies to watch during lock down

Posted on March 27, 2020 by The Wine Commander

Now that coronavirus has you sheltering at home, its time to catch up on all those wine movies you have missed. Of course you can’t visit wineries or go to restaurants so subscribe to pay TV and relax – with a … Continue reading →

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Australian wineries assess fire damage

Posted on March 26, 2020 by The Wine Commander

 In this special edition we review the damage to wineries around Australia after the bush fires. As the Coronavirus rolls on it is time to reflect on the damage done to Australian wineries as a result of the bush fires. … Continue reading →

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Penfolds Collection, the real review

Posted on August 19, 2019 by The Wine Commander

Already the Treasury Wine Estates marketing machine has been busy wooing and seducing wine writers with the glossy brochures, flash in store point of sale displays on top of wooden boxes and free sample bottles. There will be more publicity … Continue reading →

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How to drink alcohol when flying

Posted on May 14, 2019 by The Wine Commander

 I recall many years ago seated next to me on a trip to HongKong was a renowned wine judge. During the trip he only drank champagne. So I asked him why? He explained that wine does not taste the same as … Continue reading →

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Don’t knock Cleanskins

Posted on April 29, 2019 by The Wine Commander

I recently enjoyed a blind tasting of 13 cleanskin wines aged 3 years plus from various cellars. Naturally they varied in quality but did spring up a remarkable gem. This 1974 Murray River Red, Bin 537 was purchased for 65 … Continue reading →

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