Is there anything more heart-warming than snuggling up with a good red on a Winter's night? We think not! It is with this in mind that we give you our annual Big-Red Issue.
Australia's red grapes are amongst its greatest assets – after all, who could imagine a world without classic Australian Shiraz? This month we navigate the red wines of the Hunter Valley and take a tour of the best of the best.
Of course, as our climate changes, so do the reds we produce, according to Hungerford Hill Winemaker Bryan Currie, who says the last decade has seen an expansion of Southern European reds like Tempranillo and Graciano that work in these hotter climates. Read more about the Hungerford Hill journey on page 14.
The Wollombi Valley Sculpture Festival highlights historic Wollombi Valley's natural beauty and cultural heritage, attracting national and international artists each year. Read more on page 9.
