Wine Bazar

A MELBOURNE brewery executive was on the verge of tears when he had to smash two bottles of Australia’s best-known wine at Melbourne Airport.

Original post by Robin DeCato

A MELBOURNE brewery executive was on the verge of tears when he had to smash two bottles of Australia’s best-known wine at Melbourne Airport.

Original post by Robin DeCato

Fans of sparkling wine consider it a year-round drink, as good for sipping on the deck on a balmy summer night as for a special occasion. But for the more casual wine drinker, the fizzy stuff means the holidays.

Original post by Robin DeCato

Fans of sparkling wine consider it a year-round drink, as good for sipping on the deck on a balmy summer night as for a special occasion. But for the more casual wine drinker, the fizzy stuff means the holidays.

Original post by Robin DeCato

What should a buyer look for when choosing a sparkling wine for a special event? Some people prefer dry wines and others sweet wines. When looking at champagnes, bottles will generally be marked to show its level of dryness or sweetness. Ranging from driest to sweetest, words to look for are “natural,” “brut,” “extra-dry,” “demi-sec” and “doux.” “Try different kinds until you find one you like,” …

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The Johnstown Film & Wine Festival announces a call for entries for its third annual event, which is set for July 10-12, 2008. Original short films of 30 minutes or less are eligible for the competition, and the entry deadline is March 31, 2008.

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If you′ve ever had the slightest drop of curiosity about how it feels to ring in the new year with a top-of-the-line Champagne, now would be a good time to rob your piggy bank and head to the wine store.

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APART from satiating your palate, how acquainted are you with the idea of wine as a fine commodity?

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Just a quick post to wish you all a very happy new year and a healthy 2008.

In the upcoming year, I plan to drink a lot more budget wine, and I hope you’ll join me in this journey!

Until ‘08…

Original post by Dorian Kendal

Port warms because the wine is spirit-fortified up to 20pc . Neat spirit is added before all sugar is fermented out, so that port has reassuring residual sweetness and full body.

Original post by Robin DeCato