Significant developments are at hand that look to change the face of this love-or-hate variety in
Australia forever.
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It’s remarkable to think that until just forty years ago, the vast majority of Australian wine was
fortified. Today, it’s fewer than one bottle in twenty-six. That which remains ranks among the finest
and best value fortified wine in the world.
A new blend of shiraz and cabernet sauvignon defeated wines up to six times its price to win top honours in an Australian wine show on Wednesday.
readChampagne buyer, beware. How can you be certain the bottle of fizz you’re about to shell out for isn’t out of date and stale? A recent move to print disgorgement dates on champagne bottles is too little, too late.
readA rising feeling of awe is emerging around South Australia’s 2010 vintage, as some of its greatest shiraz and cabernet sauvignon begin to hit the market.
readProfiles of the major wineries in the Cabernet Sauvignon Panel Tasting, 2012
readThe big, black beast that is durif may not be a regular on your drinking calendar, but you’re going to love getting to know this value-for-money character. De Bortoli has masterfully coaxed out the deep, succulent black fruits and soft appeal of this plush, immediate style. Fine-grained tannins provide balanced support to a fruit-focused finish. […]
readLaurent Delaunay is a champion of the classical appellations of the Languedoc in the south of France, and his new premium range showcases some of the remote, high quality vineyards of the area. His Minervois exemplifies sensational restraint within a rich and concentrated style. There’s an exotic air here – pipesmoke, spice, dried herbs and […]
readThis wine exemplifies the adage that opportunity comes out of adversity, and I can only guess that some serious declassification from Pipers Brook’s more senior pinot noirs has lifted its lowest tier wine in this challenging season. If elegance is to be prized above impact, this is a remarkable pinot for the price. It’s unashamedly […]
readThis wine is apart in that it exemplifies a real density of black pastilles and plush, dark berry compote without for an instant compromising its Margaret River signature of honed tannins, gravelly texture and graphite-like finesse. There is a lift of violets and anise, perhaps reflections of whole berry ferment with a portion of viognier. […]
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