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Meet Andrew Guard, the wine importer with the ‘unicorns’

Meet Andrew Guard, the wine importer with the ‘unicorns’

For 20 years, he’s travelled the world in search of rare bottles, introducing ‘unicorns’ made by esoteric producers to local drinkers. As one of the most influential people in Australian wine, it’s no wonder they call him “The Guardfather”

Jun 16, 2025
From rapper to role model: the story of Nooky

From rapper to role model: the story of Nooky

He’s one of Australia’s most prolific hip-hop artists, but most recently, proud Yuin and Thungutti rapper Nooky has grown into a community leader and mentor, transforming the lives of young First Nations kids all over Australia. Next up? “I might run for mayor of Nowra, and we’ll go from there”

Mar 18, 2025
How graffiti cracked pop culture

How graffiti cracked pop culture

From fine art to music and fashion, the influence of graffiti on popular culture has never been more profound. Mahmood Fazal charts how the subculture has transitioned from the criminal underbelly to the mainstream

Sep 10, 2024
Uncorked: chef David Moyle on pairing seafood with natural wine

Uncorked: chef David Moyle on pairing seafood with natural wine

One of Australia’s most renowned restauranteurs, David Moyle chats with Esquire’s wine columnist Mahmood Fazal about all things natural wine, including the best Biancammare to wash down an oyster with.

Mar 15, 2024
Uncorked: 10 of Australia’s best value white wines 

Uncorked: 10 of Australia’s best value white wines 

There’s more to Australian whites than mass produced chardonnays. Esquire wine columnist Mahmood Fazal selects 10 white wines that are just as refined as they are affordable.

Feb 22, 2024
Uncorked: Inside Australia’s most prestigious wine classification system

Uncorked: Inside Australia’s most prestigious wine classification system

The Langton’s Classification of Australian Wine is the most respected guide to wines on the secondary market. We find out what made the new edition’s coveted ‘First Classified’ tier—and why.

Dec 21, 2023
Uncorked: the man behind the Barossa’s most avant-garde reds

Uncorked: the man behind the Barossa’s most avant-garde reds

Mahmood Fazal sits down with Fraser McKinley, the poetic winemaker behind a stellar range of not-so-little wines.

Dec 1, 2023
Uncorked: the most seductive wines to drink this spring

Uncorked: the most seductive wines to drink this spring

Mahmood Fazal sits down with Lyndal Taylor, the in-house sommelier at Victoria’s best restaurant Brae, to chat about the best wines to drink this season.

Oct 30, 2023