First Drop Journal
Pull up a chair. Pour a glass. You’ve just landed at the First Drop Journal - our little corner of the internet where Barossa's boldest ideas flow as freely as the Shiraz.
This is where we share our unique home recipes and expert pairing tips, as well as what’s happening behind the scenes at First Drop Wines: from the vineyards of the Barossa, Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale, to the buzz of our cellar door and tapas lunches, to the wines that keep the good times rolling.
Shiraz Tapas Pairing for Bold, Brilliant Bites
Make Shiraz tapas pairing easy with bold, shareable dishes, smart spice control and serving tips for a seriously good long lunch or lively dinner at home.
Shiraz Tapas Pairing for Bold, Brilliant Bites
Make Shiraz tapas pairing easy with bold, shareable dishes, smart spice control and serving tips for a seriously good long lunch or lively dinner at home.
What Is a Wine Masterclass? A Proper Tasting
What is a wine masterclass? A guided tasting that builds confidence, sharpens your palate and makes every good bottle more rewarding to pour and share.
What Is a Wine Masterclass? A Proper Tasting
What is a wine masterclass? A guided tasting that builds confidence, sharpens your palate and makes every good bottle more rewarding to pour and share.
Barossa Tapas Restaurant Review at First Drop
Our Barossa tapas restaurant review finds bold wines, generous plates and a relaxed cellar door lunch made for long afternoons in style.
Barossa Tapas Restaurant Review at First Drop
Our Barossa tapas restaurant review finds bold wines, generous plates and a relaxed cellar door lunch made for long afternoons in style.
Best Wines for Barbecue: Match the Fire
Find the best wines for barbecue, from smoky brisket to charred prawns, with confident Australian pairings built for long lunches outdoors. All summer.
Best Wines for Barbecue: Match the Fire
Find the best wines for barbecue, from smoky brisket to charred prawns, with confident Australian pairings built for long lunches outdoors. All summer.
Regional Shiraz Flavour Guide for Your Next Pour
Use this regional Shiraz flavour guide to taste Barossa, McLaren Vale, Eden Valley and cool-climate styles with more confidence, pleasure and bite at home.
Regional Shiraz Flavour Guide for Your Next Pour
Use this regional Shiraz flavour guide to taste Barossa, McLaren Vale, Eden Valley and cool-climate styles with more confidence, pleasure and bite at home.
Barossa Winery Lunch Experience Review, Unfiltered
Planning a long lunch in wine country? This Barossa winery lunch experience review covers the wine, food, pace and details that make a visit worth it.
Barossa Winery Lunch Experience Review, Unfiltered
Planning a long lunch in wine country? This Barossa winery lunch experience review covers the wine, food, pace and details that make a visit worth it.
Eden Valley Wine Experiences Worth Savouring
Plan Eden Valley wine experiences with cool-climate Riesling, bright food, generous pours and a Barossa base made for lingering after a lazy long lunch.
Eden Valley Wine Experiences Worth Savouring
Plan Eden Valley wine experiences with cool-climate Riesling, bright food, generous pours and a Barossa base made for lingering after a lazy long lunch.
Shiraz Cabernet Comparison: Which Pour Wins?
A Shiraz Cabernet comparison for Australian wine drinkers: flavour, structure, food matches and the best bottle to open for the moment, with friends too.
Shiraz Cabernet Comparison: Which Pour Wins?
A Shiraz Cabernet comparison for Australian wine drinkers: flavour, structure, food matches and the best bottle to open for the moment, with friends too.
Best Wines for Entertaining Guests, No Fuss
Find the best wines for entertaining guests, from bubbles to crowd-pleasing reds, with easy pairing advice for relaxed, memorable weekend gatherings.
Best Wines for Entertaining Guests, No Fuss
Find the best wines for entertaining guests, from bubbles to crowd-pleasing reds, with easy pairing advice for relaxed, memorable weekend gatherings.
How to Pair Shiraz Tapas Like a Cellar Door Pro
Learn how to pair Shiraz tapas with smoky, spicy and rich small plates, from chorizo to lamb, for generous pours and better shared tables at home today.
How to Pair Shiraz Tapas Like a Cellar Door Pro
Learn how to pair Shiraz tapas with smoky, spicy and rich small plates, from chorizo to lamb, for generous pours and better shared tables at home today.