Shiraz
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Organic and biodynamic wine defy industry surplus: BFA
Wine Biz: Australia &bull Feb 18, 2010
Demand for Australian organic and biodynamic wine continued to increase in 2009/10 despite the wine industry facing one of the largest surpluses in history, according to the Biological Farmers of Australia. Many organic and biodynamic wine producers have reported record… Full Story »
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G'day mate... want to taste a 97?
Wine Expedition &bull Feb 15, 2010
That said, I have to talk about a unique bottle that I discovered at a wine tasting not long ago, and the fact that it received a 97 from wine critic Robert ParkerYou dont see too many 97s out there.… Full Story »
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Crops and prices crash
Daily Wine News &bull Feb 9, 2010
The Murray Valley (Murray-Darling and Swan Hill wine regions) could be headed for the lowest winegrape harvest in more than a decade.Valley (Murray-Darling and Swan Hill wine regions Full Story »
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Arrowhead Spring's Estate Syrah Makes a Bold Statement
LENNDEVOURS &bull Feb 9, 2010
By Bryan Calandrelli, Niagara Region Editor Duncan Ross is not one to get too visibly excited or emotional when he's discussing his Niagara Escarpment winery in Lockport, NY. Arrowhead Spring Vineyards had just released their first 100% estate-grown red wine... Full Story »
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For Men Only: Valentine's Day Tips on Wine, Women, Etc.
Vinesse Today &bull Feb 8, 2010
In another life, before "old media" imploded, I wrote two weekly wine columns - one for the food sections of traditional newspapers, and one for so-called "alternative weeklies," which are heavily focused on arts and entertainment. With Valentine's… Full Story »
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*** $$ Shimmer Shiraz Merlot, Washington State, 2006 - Wine Tasting & Review
Spirit of Wine &bull Feb 6, 2010
Find Shimmer at WineZap. Original Tasting and Review: By way of background: Shimmer is a blend of shiraz and merlot (thus the name, shi-m-mer) from Washington State, and acquired as part of a Barclays Wine package . The 2006 vintage… Full Story »
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Philip Laffer of Jacobs Creek Live Online
Spittoon &bull Feb 4, 2010
Just back from France and the Loire Salon; time to catch up on the ol' emails... this press release caught the eye with its mention of a live webchat with a winemaker... Ever stood in the wine aisle and felt… Full Story »
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New Zealand, day 6: Syrah Symposium
Wine Anorak &bull Jan 30, 2010A bit of a change. After visiting beautiful vineyards, I've been stuck in a room all day. But productively. It has been the Syrah Symposium here in Hawkes Bay. A mixture of science, tasting and opinion. A tight schedule, running… Full Story »
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New Zealand, day 5 - Martinborough/Wairarapa
Wine Anorak &bull Jan 29, 2010Four very good visits today. Pictured above, Neil McCallum of Dry River, whose wines are just incredible. I met with him - an engaging, interesting host, and Poppy and Shayne Hammond (below), winemaker and viticulturalist, respectively. The team here is… Full Story »
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Books, books, books
Shiraz Shiraz &bull Jan 28, 2010
The nightstand beside my bed has a dozen or so unread or partially read books on wine. It's a nightly reminder that I need to find the time to read more and also blog about what I read. So...... The books include Alice Feiring's " The Battle for Wine and Love: or How I Saved the World from Parkerization " (Harcourt Inc., 2008) which I have been reading on and off (mostly off) for at least 18 months,… Full Story »
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Sacatomato
www.sacatomato.com via @ptretheway &bull Jan 27, 2010If our wonderful Sacramento area weather has you chomping at the bit, chomp no more! There are a handful of Wednesday wine events to immerse yourself into for pleasure and great education. Then look beyond to the weekend for more… Full Story »
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Barefoot Chardonnay wine makes a perfect food pairing with pork tenderloin
Topix: Wine News &bull Jan 25, 2010
Most people, when looking for a food and wine pairing for pork, think of a ros or red wine such as shiraz . Full Story »
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Coffee Pinotage and Bertus (Starbucks) Fourie
The Pinotage Club &bull Jan 25, 2010
The following article by Nikki Lordan comes courtesy of WINE.CO.ZAIt happens quite often that uniquely handcrafted wines are overlooked in the chase for best value, yet quality wines. While the coffee-styled Pinotage is handcrafted by impressive scientific measures, the question… Full Story »
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Links For 2010-01-20
Wine News Review &bull Jan 21, 2010
For bargain Australian wines, give Penfolds a swirl 'Most of us are looking to find wines that are affordable and easy drinking for everyday consumption. Try a bottle of the Penfolds Rawson's Retreat Shiraz Cabernet ($10) to discover a very… Full Story »
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Wine of the week: Layer Cake Shiraz 2008
The Wine Curmudgeon &bull Jan 19, 2010
Nothing illustrates the crisis facing the wine business more than Layer Cake's shiraz, a Robert Parker favorite with a suggested retail price of $15. Yet the Wine Curmudgeon has seen it selling in Dallas for as little as $11.99, and... Full Story »
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That Date...
My Wine Cellar &bull Jan 18, 2010
Ok, so the candles are lit and the subtle smell of sandalwood incense drifts throughout the room. In the background plays your sensual mood music of choice... you know, that album. Some say Kenny G... I say definitely not Kenny… Full Story »
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***+ $$ Bleasdale Shiraz Bremerview, Langhorne Creek, Australia, 2004 - Wine Review and Rating
Spirit of Wine &bull Jan 16, 2010
Find Bleasdale Bremerview Shiraz at WineZap. By way of background: The Bleasdale Shiraz Bremerview is a Langhorne Creek, Australia, shiraz produced by the Potts family, which arrived on the scene here in the mid 1800's. The 2004 vintage shiraz, coming… Full Story »
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Heathcote II Wine
Serious About Wine &bull Jan 16, 2010“A flooded wine market full of quirky Australian wine brands. A little known area of Heathcote, a new wine region with no recognition but producing great quality Shiraz. We aptly named it Heathcote II to reference the two experts and… Full Story »
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2008 Gemtree Bloodstone Shiraz Viognier
Joe's Wine &bull Jan 16, 2010
It is rare that my buddy Eden sends me a frantic wine email screaming "you've got to try this!", so I couldn't ignore his plea... The first thing that leaps out at you is just how very, very smooth this… Full Story »
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** $$ d'Arenberg McLaren Vale d'Arry's Original Shiraz Grenache, Australia, 2004 - Wine Review and Rating
Spirit of Wine &bull Jan 16, 2010
Find d'Arry's Original at WineZap. By way of background: The d'Arenberg McLaren Vale d'Arry's Original Shiraz Grenache is a half/half shiraz/grenache blend from d'Arenberg's old, low-yielding vineyards in McLaren Vale, Australia. The wine, coming in at 14.5% alcohol, spent 18… Full Story »
