Sarah Lin

Wine & Food Journalist

Wine and food journalist based in Melbourne. Covers natural wine, emerging regions, and the intersection of wine with food culture.

10 articles and counting

Regions

Washington State Wine Guide: Columbia Valley and Beyond

Discover Washington State wines from the Red Mountain to Walla Walla Valley. Learn why this high-desert wine region rivals California for Cabernet Sauvignon.

Feb 27, 202618 min read

Regions

McLaren Vale: South Australia's Old Vine Shiraz Capital

Explore McLaren Vale world-class Shiraz, ancient pre-phylloxera vines, and Mediterranean character just 30km south of Adelaide in South Australia.

Feb 27, 202618 min read

Guides

Wine Pronunciation Guide: 100+ French, Italian & Spanish Wine Terms

Master wine pronunciation with phonetic spellings for 100+ French, Italian, Spanish, and German wine terms. Avoid common mistakes with Bordeaux, Gewürztraminer, Chianti, Rioja, and more. Your essential guide to confident wine ordering.

Feb 26, 202615 min read

Guides

Wine for Beginners: How to Choose, Buy & Enjoy Your First Bottles

A friendly, zero-jargon guide to buying wine: understand 6 key grape varieties, navigate wine shops confidently, serve properly, and build a starter collection without breaking the bank.

Feb 12, 202615 min read

Regions

Greek Wine Renaissance: Ancient Roots, Modern Revolution

Greek wine guide: 6,500 years of history, Assyrtiko to Xinomavro, Santorini volcanic terroir, Naoussa, and the new generation reshaping Greek wine.

Feb 11, 202616 min read

Regions

South African Wine: From Isolation to World-Class Status

South African wine guide: Stellenbosch to Swartland, Pinotage and Chenin Blanc, Old Vine Project heritage, and the winemakers leading Africa's wine revolution.

Feb 11, 202617 min read

Trends

Biodynamic Wine Explained: Philosophy, Science, and Controversy

Biodynamic wine explained: Rudolf Steiner's 9 preparations, lunar calendar farming, Demeter certification, top producers, and how it differs from organic.

Feb 10, 202617 min read

Trends

The 10 Best Wine Regions to Visit in 2026

Best wine regions to visit in 2026: 10 curated destinations from Champagne to Stellenbosch, travel tips, best time to visit, and top wineries to book.

Feb 1, 202616 min read

Trends

The World's Most Exciting Emerging Wine Regions in 2026

10 rising wine regions to watch: Georgian qvevri wines, English sparkling, Lebanese reds, and other emerging regions redrawing the global wine map.

Jan 20, 202617 min read

Trends

The Natural Wine Revolution: From Fringe to Mainstream

The natural wine movement explained: minimal intervention, native yeasts, zero-added sulfites, and the key producers reshaping how the world thinks about wine.

Nov 10, 202517 min read