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Sulphur Preservatives in Wine  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 ...

Similar wines to barolo  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 ...

When does a grape variety cease being alternative?  Larry Asks:

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

sugar content of wine  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 variety ...

Saperavi - who had it firts in Australia?  Lesslie Asks:
Which grape nursery released Australia's first Saperavi?

Darby Says
The variety has been listed as one in the Merbein Grapevine ...

Who currently stocks Lazy Ballerina Shiraz in U.K or Europe?  John Asks: Please help, Where can I buy/order Lazy Ballerina Shiraz in U.K.or Europe? I am desparate to share the flavour with my wife.

Darby Says:...

How old is too old for drinking Tempranillo and Grenache?  A reader asks:

I have just gotten a 2003 Glaymond Tempranillo and a 2004 Glaymond Grenache should I hurry and drink them, or are they on the edge ...

Wine Bottle Base Hole Denoting Wine Quality?  Paul Asks

Hi - Is it true that the deeper the hole on the base of the actual bottle does suggest that the quality of the wine is excellent.

When ...

St MaCaire Wine  Today I opened a 1982 LoxtonMedia Estate Saint Macaire wine, fully expecting to have to pour it down the sink but I was pleasantly surprised when I tasted ...

Can I Recreate myself?  John, a reader in a forum that I frequent asked this question:

I have been seriously considering "recreating myself" - sorry was listening to Dr. Phil ...

Graciano, Nero Davola, or Aglianico in the Barossa  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 ...

Finished wine bottle etiquette  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 ...

How do I pronounce Savagnin?  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 includes ...

what is the spelling/name of a blended wine ....it mean 'maniac'  Kate asks:
Can't find the correct spelling of a blended wine, The person that told me about it guessed a spelling 'meneacol'...said it means maniac....

Mean January Temperature and Continentality of Wine Regions  Ashley Asks:
Which of the following is likely to have both the lowest Mean January Temperature and the highest
continentality?
a. Margaret River (WA)...

Best Travel Book for French Wine Regions  Andrew asks:

I have a friend who enjoys wine and is planning to travel to France next year. I'd like to buy them a practical guide book to French Wine ...

Light red wines in Australia  Julie asks
Can you recommend some light red wines from Australia?

I don't have a great physical tolerance for Australian 'big' red wine (although ...

Differences between McLaren Vale region compared to other regions.  Andrew asks:
I'm doing an assignment for a T.A.F.E course on McLaren Vale and have a question about how the wine style of McLaren Vale grapes compare ...

Temperature to serve a Chambourcin  Michelle asks: What is the best or recommended temperature to serve a Chambourcin at?

Darby Says: The quick answer is room temperature. But in ...

Karri Grove Verdelho 2003  Alan Asks: How long would Karri Grove Verdelho be expected to be drinkable?

Darby Says... Hmm, the conventional wisdom is that
Verdelhos are best ...

Reference about grape texture and characteristics  De Long's Wine Variety Table is a great source in getting to know the wine grape varietals.

I was wondering if there is similar source of literature ...

Ranger Park in Strathebogie ranges  Adrian asks: I'm looking for a wine that I think was called "ranger park" from the strathbogie region, I can't seem to find a reference to it anywhere ...

Verdelho In Australia  Hi there -I wonder if you could help me? I am a bit of a wine nut, love wine different varieties and so I am very impressed with your web site.

I am ...