Wines

Season Greetings! Christmas is almost here. This is undoubtedly the festival of the year celebrated and cherished not only in Australia but also around the world. The prettiest decor around the neighbourhood, the delicious Christmas feast, and the wonderful wines...

A standard 150ml (5oz) glass of wine contains roughly 100–150 calories. Drysparkling and dry whites are lowest (~100–120), reds sit around 120–135, and sweet or fortified wines are highest (150+). A full 750ml bottle is about five glasses, so roughly...

The main difference between Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon is structure. Cabernet Sauvignon is full-bodied with high, firm tannins and bold blackcurrant, cedar and tobacco notes, and it cellars for decades. Merlot is medium to full-bodied with soft, velvety tannins and...

Wine lovers often say, “More wine, less whine.” Sure, it sounds cool, but it doesn’t really fit with every drinker out there. There’s a wide community of wine drinkers around the world, and it’s a most celebrated drink, but some...

Whether you’re participating in a parade, watching movies or concerts, or attending a masquerade, tropical, formal, or gangster & glamour parties, Just Wines wishes you a Very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year! If you plan on watching fireworks...

Have you also ever gotten confused with a question, Is Pinot Noir red or white?  It’s a universal question that probably appears in search bars thousands of times each month, and for good reason. With its lighter colour compared to...

Australia's best Chardonnays come from regions like Margaret River, Adelaide Hills, and Yarra Valley, offering styles from rich and buttery to crisp and modern. With Chardonnay being the showstopper of Australian white winemaking, top producers like Vasse Felix, Josef Chromy, and Jacob's Creek consistently deliver top-notch quality bottles. Margaret River is particularly celebrated for its elegant and structured Chardonnays, while Adelaide Hills brings a cooler climate freshness that adds a vibrant acidity and beautiful fruit-forward character to every pour. Whether you're a seasoned wine lover or a beginner exploring white wines, Australian Chardonnay delivers exceptional complexity, stunning balance, and remarkable value in every single glass.

Australia doesn’t just make sparkling Shiraz; it invented the whole vibe. Many of you might know that this iconic style was first crafted in the 1890s by French winemaker Charles Pierlot in Victoria’s Great Western region. Pretty amazing, right? It’s...

Are you new to wine and curious to learn more about it? Which wine would you prefer? Red or White? It can get quite confusing without the right facts. Our intent is to provide you with all the facts pertaining...