Welcome to the world, The Group. This new premium wine brand has a cool twist: it’s in partnership with a Grower-Owned Collective. This means around 100 grape growers and their families create a range of full-flavoured, quality wines. In turn,…
Organic, biodynamic, preservative-free, and vegan-friendly wines are growing massively in the Australian wine market. To cut through the buzzwords and educate consumers, Cellarmasters hosted a special wine tasting. Hosted by Cellar Director and Wine Educator Christine Ricketts, the exclusive media event took…
In celebration of summer, pink wine, and the launch of their new Rosé Reservation Service, Cellarmasters recently held their ‘ultimate rosé experience’ – an exclusive event for a handful of loyal customers. The Plus Ones were invited to attend the…
Iconic Western Australia winery Houghton is bursting onto the wine scene with their all-new Reserve Range, plus their re-launched Wisdom Range. The most-awarded winery in WA, Houghton’s offerings run the gamut from reds to whites, Pinot Noir to Chardonnay. Want…
Chardonnay is a grape variety with a somewhat daggy reputation among serious oenophiles. But, fear not! BUTTERED: Aussie Chard Fest was a wine festival that didn’t take itself too seriously. The folks at Handpicked Wines, well aware of the bad…
You know you’re in for a treat at winemaker Gwyn Olsen’s dinner when she shows up in a dress from Instagram star @imakestagram. You know the one — it’s tinsel, literally tinsel. And it’s awesome, just like Olsen herself. The…
Australian wine lovers are reaching more and more for lighter styles of wine. Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, and Grenache are popping up more and more on wine lists across the country. Grenache was often relegated to being used as a blending…
Do you struggle to decide whether to enjoy your me-time at the end of the day with a glass of wine or a cup of tea? Well, thanks to Pernod Ricard and the popular organic tea company The Rabbit Hole…
We here at The Plus Ones always have our ear to the ground when it comes to the latest trends in fashion, food, comedy, and more. We were invited along to an intimate masterclass to explore the latest wine trends…
We knew we’d be in good hands when we went to VIN Diemen. Presented by Wine Tasmania, VIN Diemen is a one-day festival celebrating the wine, beauty, culture and produce of the Gourmet Isle. (That’s Tasmania, aka Van Diemen, in case you didn’t…