Far and Wine

So you love wine, or perhaps are starting out with work in the field, and want to develop your knowledge. Great news: with a short course and a quick exam, you can get certified as an official wine nerd! (Disclaimer: the word nerd will not in fact be on your certificate.) The WSET Wine Awards are a series of globally-recognised qualifications catering for everyone from amateurs to experts. Both Level 1 and Level 2 are open to beginners - which leads to the question of where you should start. In this post, you’ll find out the differences between WSET Level 1 and 2 and what you should consider when choosing…

Looking for a unique day out with someone special? AmazingCo’s mystery picnics could be for you. Read on to find out what exactly a mystery picnic involves, where you can do them in Perth and surrounds, and whether it’s worth it.

So you want to visit a place where you can taste and buy wine direct from the producer… a vineyard, right? Actually, in Australia, you’re more likely to be looking for a winery or a cellar door. Vineyard, winery, or cellar door - what exactly is the difference?

In a world of wine jargon, the word ‘variety’ seems pretty straightforward - until you realise there’s also the word varietal. Sounds like the same thing, right? Actually, though these terms are often mixed up, there’s a clear distinction. Read on to learn the difference between variety and varietal so you don’t make a mistake in your next conversation with a wine lover!