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Penfolds: The Aussie Icon When you hear the word Penfolds, one name instantly comes to mind: Grange. It’s the heavyweight champion of Australian wine, the bottle that made the world sit up and take notice of Aussie Shiraz. But let’s be real—most…
Let’s be real: the question of whether to spit or swallow wine is something every wine enthusiast thinks about at some point. It’s not just about personal preference; it’s about strategy, etiquette, and, yes, sometimes saving your white shirt from…
Merlot gets a bad rap. Whether it’s unfair comparisons, poor vineyard choices, or even Hollywood interference, this versatile grape just can’t seem to catch a break. So, in true Wined Up Podcast style, let’s break it down with five reasons why Merlot…
What Is Double Decanting? Double decanting is a term that we’ve heard a lot of on social media, particularly with clips of people using no-spill carafes to make it all look so simple without spillage. We at The Wined Up wanted…
Japanese Wine – Really?! Let’s start with a confession: until recently, we didn’t even know Japan made wine. Like, actual grape wine, not sake. And it’s not just us. When people think of Japan, they think sushi, ramen, and sake—but…
Picture this: it’s a hot day, you’ve got friends over, and the wine you forgot to chill is sitting there at room temperature. Disaster, right? But don’t stress! There are some dead-simple ways to chill that bottle down fast so…
If you’ve been around the block in Australian office culture, you know that after-work drinks were once a big deal. Picture this: 4:00 pm on a Friday, your co-worker cracks open a can of VB and hands you one with a grin.…
When it comes to wine, your sense of smell is your superpower. Whether you’re sniffing out the juicy fruit in a Shiraz or the oaky notes of a Chardonnay, the aromas in a wine tell its story. But let’s be…
Soda Stream has made a come back. One of our favourite things to add the texture, excitement, and bubbles to water. Did you know you can use it on wine too!? It’s like making a sparkling Shiraz. So Trent did…