The Vindependent - Unfiltered Wine News, Views and Reviews

Top Five Under-Appreciated Wine Styles

A listicle (with recommendations).

Sep 2 • 

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August 2025

What does 'people are drinking more but better' mean? (Part 2)

Ok, fuck it, I'm gonna talk about race.

Aug 28 • 

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What does 'people are drinking more but better' mean? (Part 1)

And is this a good thing?

Aug 14 • 

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July 2025

Wine isn't special.

It's just a drink.

Jul 30 • 

Jules van Costello

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Wine is alright...

(and the kids are too)

Jul 22 • 

Jules van Costello

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June 2025

The Vindependent is back (soon)

If you want the TL:DR, the Vindependent will be back in late June / early July with more wine, cider and food coverage! Plus we're offering 40% off…

Jun 11 • 

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September 2024

Introducing Albarino....

Wine of the Week: 2023 Sheild Albariño ($28)

Sep 17, 2024 • 

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August 2024

Vindependent Wine of the Week...

A stunning, Central Otago Pinot Noir

Aug 29, 2024 • 

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And we're back...

Keeping on keeping on...

Aug 18, 2024 • 

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May 2024

Is neo-prohibitionism taking over the world?

And will we be next in the war against wine?

May 22, 2024 • 

Jules van Costello

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What's in a name?

Or should we just call it Pinot Boring?

May 8, 2024 • 

Jules van Costello

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April 2024

Terroir and the "cold fire" of fermentation...

We’re going to get philosophical (and maybe a little spiritual) here - don’t worry, it won’t happen again.

Apr 29, 2024 • 

Jules van Costello

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