The Real Review

05/06/2026

The chef, the somm and the critic

The challenge centres around one of Claret Club’s signature dishes: lamb sweetbreads with sauce au poivre. A classic French-inspired dish rich in flavour, texture, and complexity, it provides the perfect canvas for three different wine pairing philosophies.

Watch the full episode: https://www.therealreview.com/2026/06/03/the-chef-the-somm-and-the-critic-at-claret-club/

04/06/2026

What happens when a chef, a sommelier, and a wine critic each choose a wine to pair with the same dish?

Watch the full episode: https://www.therealreview.com/2026/06/03/the-chef-the-somm-and-the-critic-at-claret-club/

04/06/2026

The pinot noir is a very singular expression of a special site called Isolated Hill Vineyard.

Read the full article by Stephen Wong MW: https://www.therealreview.com/2026/06/04/forager-pinot-noir-2023-released/

03/06/2026

Top Drops. For more weekly wine picks, visit: https://www.therealreview.com/category/top-drops/

02/06/2026

Sebastian was awarded the Vintners Cup for highest overall achievement, ahead of hundreds of graduates from around the world.

Read the full article by Huon Hooke: https://www.therealreview.com/2026/06/02/sebastian-iannuzzi-wins-wset-global-award/

02/06/2026

NSW wine man Sebastian Iannuzzi has won the most prestigious global award for achievement in the WSET Level 4 Diploma, the highest level of WSET.
https://www.therealreview.com/2026/06/02/sebastian-iannuzzi-wins-wset-global-award

NSW wine man Sebastian Iannuzzi has won the most prestigious global award for achievement in the WSET Level 4 Diploma, the highest level of WSET.

02/06/2026

Most readers will know him as the winemaker at Church Road and the man responsible for that winery’s strong reputation and performance across many wine styles: the Bordeaux varieties, syrah and notably, chardonnay.

Read the full article by Stephen Wong MW: https://www.therealreview.com/2026/06/02/meet-chris-scott-wines/

01/06/2026

Chris Scott is a name which has graced our pages many times over the years. Most readers will know him as the winemaker at Church Road.
https://www.therealreview.com/2026/06/02/meet-chris-scott-wines

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Chris Scott is a name which has graced our pages many times over the years. Most readers will know him as the winemaker at Church Road.