A sommelier’s guide to summer drinks pairing with a coastal twist

Few things define an Australian summer quite like seafood, and whether you’re enjoying prawns hot off the barbecue, oysters straight from the shell or grilled octopus by the beach, the right drink can lift even the simplest dish.

“The seafood industry in Australia is so diverse, from tropical to subantarctic, offering options to suit anyone’s tastes and skills,” says former sommelier Rosie Love, who founded Tether Agency, specialising in seafood and wine. But while…