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Big Aussie Wines
Australias wine industry has boomed in the past ten years. Employers have had to triple their staff numbers to cope with the demand for Aussie wine. Considering the lower average national population of Australia, compared to say the United States or even South Africa, 30,000 (2001) workers is pretty high.
One of the main reasons for the demand on this skillful industry is that it has won an international reputation for quality and value. Australian wines have won many highly sought after international awards and labels and many innovative Australian winemakers are sought internationally for their wine making expertise.
Wine regions throughout Australia have continually had high ratings especially over the past four years. Most of these regions and especially the East and South coasts (New South Wales and Victoria) are averaging 8 on a scale of 1 to 10. Second to the brilliant winemakers, and a close second, is the great climates / weather that certain regions have for cultivating vines.
Wine is very much a part of the Australian way of life, closely associated with both business and leisure. Wine consumption is often linked to the country's outdoor-oriented lifestyle as well as to the cosmopolitan urban way of life of the bulk of the Australian population.
Australia exports more wine than that that is sold domestically. Out of a total of approximately 919 million litres bottled, 516.5 million litres is exported. The largest export market has been the United Kingdom and second has been the United States.
Researchers from the University College London have come up with a few very interesting facts. They found that drinking alcohol (including wine), even in small amounts, might be associated with higher cognitive ability, especially for women. You would be silly not to have a drop every night!
One of the main reasons for the demand on this skillful industry is that it has won an international reputation for quality and value. Australian wines have won many highly sought after international awards and labels and many innovative Australian winemakers are sought internationally for their wine making expertise.
Wine regions throughout Australia have continually had high ratings especially over the past four years. Most of these regions and especially the East and South coasts (New South Wales and Victoria) are averaging 8 on a scale of 1 to 10. Second to the brilliant winemakers, and a close second, is the great climates / weather that certain regions have for cultivating vines.
Wine is very much a part of the Australian way of life, closely associated with both business and leisure. Wine consumption is often linked to the country's outdoor-oriented lifestyle as well as to the cosmopolitan urban way of life of the bulk of the Australian population.
Australia exports more wine than that that is sold domestically. Out of a total of approximately 919 million litres bottled, 516.5 million litres is exported. The largest export market has been the United Kingdom and second has been the United States.
Researchers from the University College London have come up with a few very interesting facts. They found that drinking alcohol (including wine), even in small amounts, might be associated with higher cognitive ability, especially for women. You would be silly not to have a drop every night!
A synopsis on Cabernet Franc.
Big Aussie Wines
Australias wine industry has boomed in the past ten years. Employers have had to triple their staff numbers to cope with the demand for Aussie wine. C...
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Cabernet Franc Products we recommend
St. Laurent Rose
Wow what a find. In Alexis Lichine's Wine Encyclopedia the Goldatzel vineyard is mentioned right next to the Schloss Johannisberg vineyard and the Hoelle & Vogelsang as the important ones next to the Schloss. Wines from this particular Johannisberg area in the Rheingau region are among the finest. This is rare Rose wine from the region, where most of the wines are white. Great for summertime with the lighter dishes, also this wine is proper with mostly all food. Serve chilled. St. Laurent Rose is a perfect wine gift to buy online! GRSJS795 GRSJS795
Price: 19.95 USD
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A Vintage Update from Geoff
Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:45:14 PDT
Since I checked in with you in April, it’s been interesting. I made a mild complaint about frequent moonlight drives around the vineyard in the wee hours of the morning, due to frost, but little did I know that it was just the beginning. This spring turned out to be the worst season for frost in about thirty years! Talk about sleep deprivation! Millions of dollars in crop loss has been reported throughout the north coast, so I feel incredibly lucky to have escaped scott free! May was co
Exclusive NW-based Producer of Chilean Wine Debuts New Wines
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:24:34 PDT
The Fairy, a glittery-labeled, dry Rosé made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec grapes was the highlight. The crisp wine was carefully chosen to be deliciously refreshing with strawberry and kiwi notes—and as the day warmed it proved to be true. The Royal, the second Premium blend from PengWine, features a smooth blend of Cab Sauv and Cab Franc.
Big Wine Sale at Fulkerson Winery
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:10:01 PDT
Attention all you Bargain Wine Shoppers out there, Fulkerson Winery is having a "Summer Splash" Wine Sale with some great bargains on some great wine. I know I'll be stopping by to load up the van. See below for details: Dundee, NY – June 17, 2008 – Summer is just around the corner and the staff at Fulkerson Winery would like you to be aware of our “Big Summer Splash Wine Specials” that are on sale at the winery for the months of June and July. Buy one bottle at regular price, get the second b
The Language of Wine Snobbery 101
Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:56:03 PDT
Last week, columnist Joel Stein of the LA Times wrote an article regarding wine descriptions, The Language of Wine Snobbery. At first, I hesitated to blog this as if Joel Stein needs more attention brought to his article. The article itself was a bit transparent and like many youngsters' motives with such outbursts as this one: bad attention is better than no attention at all. Now what provokes me to express my opinion is that the LA Times didn’t publish my comment regarding Stein’s article. Ap
JOSEPH PHELPS VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON - 2003
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:05:26 PDT
14.3% alcohol. From Napa Valley, California. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc TASTING NOTES: Lush fruit with vibrant color. Dark fruit and creme-de-cassis on the nose. Gobs of cassis, vanilla cream, subtle toasty oak, black and red fruit on the mid-palate with plum on the finish. Smooth and somewhat elegant with a graceful mouthfeel. SCORE & RECOMMENDATION: 90 PTSA very polished wine with everything you look for in California Cabernet. The wine complet
Truchard: Wines of Purity & Intensity
Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:22:46 PDT
Tony and Jo Ann Truchard founded Truchard Vineyards in 1974, making them pioneers in Carneros. They started with 20 acres and today have almost 400; 270 acres are planted in vines. They began making wines from their own grapes in 1989, though only about 20 percent of their grapes go to their 11 wines, which total around 16,000 cases annually. They still sell grapes to 20 or so wineries in the Napa Valley. Since 1998, the winemaker for Truchard has been Sal De Ianni. I tasted five of Truchard’
$30.00] 2005 TbarT Bdx3 by WineSpies
Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:19:34 PDT
The Winery Says: Check out The Wine Spies on Wine Library TV Winemakers Tasting Notes: Bdx3 is a supple blend of 67 Cabernet Sauvignon, 23 Cabernet Franc and 10 Petit Verdot. It is regal in color a nearly black, purple beauty. The first smell recalls traditional cigar box qualities with intense, concentrated berry liqueur. The flavors are earthy with wild berry and cassis; the structure is firm and elegant. Food Pairings: Roasted garlic crostini, French onion soup, black bean soup, blackened du
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Big Aussie Wines
Australias wine industry has boomed in the past ten years. Employers have had to triple their staff numbers to cope with the demand for Aussie wine. Considering the lower average national population of Australia, compared to say the United States or even South Africa, 30,000 (2001) workers is pretty high.
One of the main reasons for the demand on this skillful industry is that it has won an international reputation for quality and value. Australian wines have won many highly sought after international awards and labels and many innovative Australian winemakers are sought internationally for their wine making expertise.
Wine regions throughout Australia have continually had high ratings especially over the past four years. Most of these regions and especially the East and South coasts (New South Wales and Victoria) are averaging 8 on a scale of 1 to 10. Second to the brilliant winemakers, and a close second, is the great climates / weather that certain regions have for cultivating vines.
Wine is very much a part of the Australian way of life, closely associated with both business and leisure. Wine consumption is often linked to the country's outdoor-oriented lifestyle as well as to the cosmopolitan urban way of life of the bulk of the Australian population.
Australia exports more wine than that that is sold domestically. Out of a total of approximately 919 million litres bottled, 516.5 million litres is exported. The largest export market has been the United Kingdom and second has been the United States.
Researchers from the University College London have come up with a few very interesting facts. They found that drinking alcohol (including wine), even in small amounts, might be associated with higher cognitive ability, especially for women. You would be silly not to have a drop every night!
One of the main reasons for the demand on this skillful industry is that it has won an international reputation for quality and value. Australian wines have won many highly sought after international awards and labels and many innovative Australian winemakers are sought internationally for their wine making expertise.
Wine regions throughout Australia have continually had high ratings especially over the past four years. Most of these regions and especially the East and South coasts (New South Wales and Victoria) are averaging 8 on a scale of 1 to 10. Second to the brilliant winemakers, and a close second, is the great climates / weather that certain regions have for cultivating vines.
Wine is very much a part of the Australian way of life, closely associated with both business and leisure. Wine consumption is often linked to the country's outdoor-oriented lifestyle as well as to the cosmopolitan urban way of life of the bulk of the Australian population.
Australia exports more wine than that that is sold domestically. Out of a total of approximately 919 million litres bottled, 516.5 million litres is exported. The largest export market has been the United Kingdom and second has been the United States.
Researchers from the University College London have come up with a few very interesting facts. They found that drinking alcohol (including wine), even in small amounts, might be associated with higher cognitive ability, especially for women. You would be silly not to have a drop every night!
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A synopsis on Cabernet Franc.
Big Aussie Wines
Australias wine industry has boomed in the past ten years. Employers have had to triple their staff numbers to cope with the demand for Aussie wine. C...
Click Here to Read More About Wine ...
Cabernet Franc Products we recommend
St. Laurent Rose
Wow what a find. In Alexis Lichine's Wine Encyclopedia the Goldatzel vineyard is mentioned right next to the Schloss Johannisberg vineyard and the Hoelle & Vogelsang as the important ones next to the Schloss. Wines from this particular Johannisberg area in the Rheingau region are among the finest. This is rare Rose wine from the region, where most of the wines are white. Great for summertime with the lighter dishes, also this wine is proper with mostly all food. Serve chilled. St. Laurent Rose is a perfect wine gift to buy online! GRSJS795 GRSJS795
Price: 19.95 USD
Current Cabernet Franc News
A Vintage Update from Geoff
Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:45:14 PDT
Since I checked in with you in April, it’s been interesting. I made a mild complaint about frequent moonlight drives around the vineyard in the wee hours of the morning, due to frost, but little did I know that it was just the beginning. This spring turned out to be the worst season for frost in about thirty years! Talk about sleep deprivation! Millions of dollars in crop loss has been reported throughout the north coast, so I feel incredibly lucky to have escaped scott free! May was co
Exclusive NW-based Producer of Chilean Wine Debuts New Wines
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:24:34 PDT
The Fairy, a glittery-labeled, dry Rosé made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec grapes was the highlight. The crisp wine was carefully chosen to be deliciously refreshing with strawberry and kiwi notes—and as the day warmed it proved to be true. The Royal, the second Premium blend from PengWine, features a smooth blend of Cab Sauv and Cab Franc.
Big Wine Sale at Fulkerson Winery
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:10:01 PDT
Attention all you Bargain Wine Shoppers out there, Fulkerson Winery is having a "Summer Splash" Wine Sale with some great bargains on some great wine. I know I'll be stopping by to load up the van. See below for details: Dundee, NY – June 17, 2008 – Summer is just around the corner and the staff at Fulkerson Winery would like you to be aware of our “Big Summer Splash Wine Specials” that are on sale at the winery for the months of June and July. Buy one bottle at regular price, get the second b
The Language of Wine Snobbery 101
Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:56:03 PDT
Last week, columnist Joel Stein of the LA Times wrote an article regarding wine descriptions, The Language of Wine Snobbery. At first, I hesitated to blog this as if Joel Stein needs more attention brought to his article. The article itself was a bit transparent and like many youngsters' motives with such outbursts as this one: bad attention is better than no attention at all. Now what provokes me to express my opinion is that the LA Times didn’t publish my comment regarding Stein’s article. Ap
JOSEPH PHELPS VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON - 2003
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:05:26 PDT
14.3% alcohol. From Napa Valley, California. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc TASTING NOTES: Lush fruit with vibrant color. Dark fruit and creme-de-cassis on the nose. Gobs of cassis, vanilla cream, subtle toasty oak, black and red fruit on the mid-palate with plum on the finish. Smooth and somewhat elegant with a graceful mouthfeel. SCORE & RECOMMENDATION: 90 PTSA very polished wine with everything you look for in California Cabernet. The wine complet
Truchard: Wines of Purity & Intensity
Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:22:46 PDT
Tony and Jo Ann Truchard founded Truchard Vineyards in 1974, making them pioneers in Carneros. They started with 20 acres and today have almost 400; 270 acres are planted in vines. They began making wines from their own grapes in 1989, though only about 20 percent of their grapes go to their 11 wines, which total around 16,000 cases annually. They still sell grapes to 20 or so wineries in the Napa Valley. Since 1998, the winemaker for Truchard has been Sal De Ianni. I tasted five of Truchard’
$30.00] 2005 TbarT Bdx3 by WineSpies
Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:19:34 PDT
The Winery Says: Check out The Wine Spies on Wine Library TV Winemakers Tasting Notes: Bdx3 is a supple blend of 67 Cabernet Sauvignon, 23 Cabernet Franc and 10 Petit Verdot. It is regal in color a nearly black, purple beauty. The first smell recalls traditional cigar box qualities with intense, concentrated berry liqueur. The flavors are earthy with wild berry and cassis; the structure is firm and elegant. Food Pairings: Roasted garlic crostini, French onion soup, black bean soup, blackened du
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