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Pinot Gris on the rise in Cool Climate Aussie Regions

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Jono

We had lunch yesterday with a group of friends in Charleston in the Adelaide Hills, who are cool climate grapegrowers for some very well known South Australian winemakers. Initially when they developed the bare patch of land some 15 years … Continue reading →

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Seidelberg Rosé, Paarl, South Africa – Video Review – Adnams Kitchen & Cellar

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Jono

A nice video review of Seidelberg Rosé, Paarl, South Africa from the knowledgable guys at Adnams Kitchen & Cellar. Find the Seidelberg Rosé here.

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McLaren Vale Sea & Vines Festival – June long weekend | 13–14 June 2010

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Jono

Mclaren Vale put on one of the best wine and food festivals in the country, and this year will be the 18th annual McLaren Sea & Vines Festival. There are 3 different types of venues: There are three types of … Continue reading →

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Soave – Gone are the bad old Days

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Jono

Soave is probably infamous for all the wrong reasons.  Years ago it was renouned for producing neutral, boring, and even down right horrible wines. Even now, some of the cheapest white wines you’ll find in your local liquor store or … Continue reading →

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Riesling Revival – Managers Choice – Dr Loosen and Knappstein

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Jono

Majestic Wines UK have put together some great videos reviewing wines by their store managers around the UK. This vidoe features a review of the famous Dr Loosen and one of Australias premier Rielsings, Knappstein.  See the full mini master … Continue reading →

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Majestic Wines Managers Choice – Papa Luna 2007 Calatayud

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Jono

Majestic Wines have a nice way of using their on premise managers to promote their wines and website. Check out this video from the manager of a Brighton store in the UK. You can purchase the Papa Luna 2007 Calatayud … Continue reading →

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2008 Crawford Farm Merlot – Hawkes Bay – New Zealand

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Jono

At around $21 AUD, the 2008 Crawford Farm Merlot is rather appealing for cold wintery nights in the southern hemispere.  Kym Crawford himself has nothing to do with the winemaking anymore, with the brand being swallowed up by Constellation Wines.  … Continue reading →

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Champagne versus Sparkling Wine still confusing Consumers

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Jono

An interesting topic has been posted on the LinkedIn “Wine Business Network” Group regarding the way Champagne should be marketed. The question being if Champagne should be marketed as Champagne or something else, the obvious alternative being “Sparkling Wine” or … Continue reading →

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Fosters Wine & Beer Demerger

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Jono

Only last week we posted an article on the difficulties associated with merging wine and beer businesses.  Yesterday Fosters announced a demerger with its wine business, indicating difficulties in synergies within the two businesses. It not entirely surprising, as with … Continue reading →

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Wine Spectator TV talking about the Brilliant 2005 Vintage

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Jono

This video features James Suckling along with the winemakers of Bordeaux talking about the fantastic 2005 vintage. It’s quite long but really insightful, and rare that you’ll see some of the premier Chateaus all in one room.

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