To say Thomas Wines from the Hunter Valley is a hidden gem may sound ridiculous. There is nothing 'hidden' about it. Indeed, when most people list their favourite Hunter Valley producers, Thomas Wines is always at the top of that list. With a new cellar door on the...

The recent Riesling Galaxy tasting in Sydney provided an unmissable opportunity to try some of the best value Rieslings from around the world. My overwhelming impression from the tasting is that quality and value is consistent at all price points. The Riesling market...

When I first became interested in wine, the idea of buying an already aged bottle or museum release didn't appeal. There seemed to be something magical about dusting off a bottle I'd bought some time ago and kept. Then proceeding through the ritual of showing off,...