Australian Wine News

Mar 14, Savagnin

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:41:37 GMT

Savagnin suspected as true identity of some vines thought to Albarino in Australia

Mar 13, Similar wines to barolo

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:42:44 GMT

A Reader asks: I have a recipe that requires Barolo wine, but I am not sure of the type of wine Barolo is. Could you tell me what type of Australian wines

Mar 3, Riverland Wine Region

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:17:19 GMT

Riverland wine region in South Australia is now producing quality wines from new grape varieties

Mar 2, Duck Ragu Recipe

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:48:43 GMT

Duck ragu is a hearty meal ideally suited to accompany a full bodied Tannat wine

Mar 1, Graciano, Nero Davola, or Aglianico in the Barossa

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:01:30 GMT

A reader asks What variety do you think is better, Graciano, Nero d'Avola or Aglianico, What order from best to worst would they be in. Why. I am asking

Feb 28, Sulphur Preservatives in Wine

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:40:57 GMT

Michael Asks Why do some wine makers use preservative 224 and some use 220. Is there any technical difference or is it local or personal choice? Darby

Feb 28, Braised Oxtail with Black Olives Recipe

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:38:20 GMT

Braised Oxtail with Black Olives Recipe with wine suggestions

Feb 28, Piedmont wine region

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:09:58 GMT

Piedmont Wine region in NE Italy

Feb 25, Pinot blanc wine variety

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:33:01 GMT

Pinot blanc wine variety in Italy, France and Australia

Feb 21, Settlers Ridge Organic Winery

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:42:31 GMT

Donna Says I haven't had a good chance to look around your website, I actually found it while looking for a pesto recipe would you believe. I wanted

Feb 18, Barossa Valley Wineries and Varieties

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:51:20 GMT

Barossa Valley is famous for Shiraz but wineries are using many other wine varieties

Feb 18, Adelaide Hills Wine Region

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:51:18 GMT

The Adelaide Hills wine region overlooking the City of Adelaide is home to some innovative wineries

Feb 18, Pemberton Wine Region

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:10:22 GMT

Pemberton wine region in Western Australia, its wineries and grape varieties

Feb 17, Henty wine region

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:22:37 GMT

Henty wine region in the SW corner of Victoria has cool climate wines

Feb 14, A Killer Shiraz for $9.00

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:54:15 GMT

A 2005 Clare valley Shiraz for just $9.00! Well something has to be a bit suss. Ah? it's the name. Autopsy! But the wine is OK. Get some while it lasts!

Feb 10, Save Small Wineries In Australia

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:52:13 GMT

Small Victorian Wineries are facing a threat from sahrply increased licence fees

Feb 9, Small Victorian wineries under threat

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:57:56 GMT

In the Melbourne Age on 9/2/10 Jeni Port wrote about small wineries in Victoria facing sharply increasing licence fees to pay for the government's ant alcohol and violence strategy. The new fees are particularly hard on wineries that show and sell their wines at small community events and farmers markets.

This is crazy stuff. The very people who are promoting sensible use of alcohol are paying the price to clean up large late night venues in the city. I have started a facebook campaign to get people to take grass roots action about this. Join the Facebook campaign

See Jeni Port's article here

Feb 3, Some wine specials from Vinodiversity

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:58:02 GMT

An Eden Valley Riesling, plus a Riverland Vermentino and a Riverland Petit Manseng are three wonderful white wines in the $99 tasting pack from secretvines

Feb 3, Wine Specials

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:47:39 GMT

The wine industry is very competitive at the moment. Find some speicals here

Feb 1, Italian Wine Country Maps

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:31:22 GMT

Italian Wine Country maps show a huge range of varieties and styles

Jan 29, Finished wine bottle etiquette

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:22:28 GMT

Marie Asks: When you finish a bottle of wine should you turn the bottle upsidedown in the wine cooler? This was done at a pub to let the waitress know

Jan 25, Salsa Verde Recipe for an Italian Style Green Sauce

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:59:39 GMT

Salsa verde recipe for a versatile and tasty green sauce

Jan 23, How do I pronounce Savagnin?

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:45:34 GMT

As a volunteer, I read for 990 6RPH Information Radio (Radio for the print handicapped) in Perth and one of my programs, called Off the Vine usually

Jan 20, Vinodiversity News January 2010

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:15:27 GMT

Vinodiversity news, wine shows, Italian wine, hotels

Jan 20, Best Italian Wine

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:17:19 GMT

Best Italian wine according to Vinodiversity readers

Jan 18, Liguria Wine Region

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:30:18 GMT

The Liguria wine region in NW Italy lies between teh Alps and the Meditterranean Sea

Jan 16, Planning to travel in 2010?

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:31:42 GMT

Booking hotels online is a great way to save money. But how do you know that your booking agency is giving you the best price? The short answer is you don't. But with the Vinodiversity hotels booking service you get to search across may services at once. The result is you get a wider choice, and a comparison of the deals available for your chosen hotel. Note: vinodiversity.com/hotels gives you choices for resorts, motels, apartments, B&Bs as well.

Jan 7, Mornington Peninsula Wine Region

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:57:20 GMT

Mornington Peninsula Wine Region has many innovative wineries, many with pinot gris, but there is plenty of varieties to enjoy

Jan 6, Tuscany Wine Region

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:31:01 GMT

Tuscany Wine Region includes Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Jan 3, Italian wine regions

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:45:53 GMT

Italian wine regions from top to toe with food suggestions

Jan 2, Hastings River Wine Region

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:12:12 GMT

Hastings River Wine Region near Port Macquarie in NSW and alternative grape varieties

Jan 1, Wine regions for alternative varietal wines

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:44:56 GMT

These wine regions in Australia make innovative wines from alternative grape varieties

Jan 1, Northern Rivers Wine Zone

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:24:09 GMT

Wines and wineries of the Northern Rivers Zone in NSW and alternative grape varieties

Dec 28, Roman style tripe recipe

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:11:15 GMT

Roman style tripe recipe for a classic food pairing with sangiovese wine

Dec 15, Menu for hope

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:34:47 GMT

My friend George Biron is participating in the world wide fundraiser "Menu for Hope". He has donated a cooking class for four at his Sunnybrae restaurant (near Geelong)The prise is one of many being raffled for over the Next couple of weeks. More details here

Dec 11, Cool Climate Durif You must be kidding!

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:38:23 GMT

Cool Climate Durif You must be kidding tells of growing Durif wine on the Mornington Peninsula

Dec 9, Barossa Valley Tours

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:58:06 GMT

Barossa Valley Tours including day trips, accommodation, wine tasting and restaurants

Dec 2, Hunter Valley Wine Region

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:11:56 GMT

Hunter Valley wine region near Sydney, the varieties grown there and touring tips

Dec 2, When does a grape variety cease being alternative?

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:19:50 GMT

Larry Asks: Reading your latest newsletter, it occurred to me that I too wondered when a grape variety became mainstream. The two varieties

Dec 1, Orange Wine Region

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:46:00 GMT

Orange wine region has high elevation and cool climate combining to make fine wine

Dec 1, Kangaroo Island Wine Region

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:09:38 GMT

Kangaroo island wine region is emerging quickly and has many reasons to visit

Dec 1, sugar content of wine

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:02:55 GMT

Paul Asks: Is there a ready reckoner for sugar content, so that the buyer knows if it is sweet or dry? What is sugar content of the chambourcin

Dec 1, Vinodiversity News December 2009

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:18:41 GMT

Vinodiversity news, AAVWS, gifts, hotels

Nov 30, Fiano - Italian white wine variety

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:04:20 GMT

Fiano is a white wine variety from Southern Italy now being used in Australia

Nov 28, Wines of the Yarra Valley

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:44:36 GMT

Wines of the Yarra Valley including wineries using alternative grape varieties

Nov 26, Zinfandel and cheese

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:37:46 GMT

The Cheese Cupid is a snazzy way to match cheese and wine. Our site will allow you to choose a wine style and it comes up with some cheese selection.

Nov 25, Zinfandel Poached Figs

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:21:05 GMT

Zinfandel Poached Figs Stuffed with Wisconsin Blue Cheese with a Candied Pecan on Top Artisanal Cheese Recipe by Barrie Lynn The Cheese

Nov 21, Macedon Ranges Wine Region

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:36:36 GMT

Macedon Ranges Wine Region north of Melbourne enjoys a cool climate for fine wines

Nov 21, Saperavi red wine variety

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:20:35 GMT

Saperavi wines are deeply coloured and usually high in acidity

Nov 21, Saperavi - who had it firts in Australia?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:39:09 GMT

Lesslie Asks: Which grape nursery released Australia's first Saperavi? Darby Says The variety has been listed as one in the Merbein Grapevine Variety