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The Barossa

By Ian • Feb 29th, 2008

Only 70 kms North East of Adelaide the Barossa Valley is one of Australia’s most famous wine producing regions and twenty per cent of the country’s wine is made here. Charming countryside, historical buildings and a strong German influence as well as lots of wine make this area a popular holiday destination.
The traditions of grape […]



Are You Storing Your Wine Properly?

By Ian • Feb 21st, 2008

Wine cellars provide a natural way of keeping wine in a controlled environment, dark with constant temperature and humidity. This is important because all types of wine will suffer if exposed to heat, light, temperature fluctuations, humidity and vibration.
The problem is that most of us don’t have access to a wine cellar so how should […]



How To Taste Wine

By Ian • Feb 21st, 2008

Even though there is a lot of pretension about wine tasting, taking out a few moments to taste wine can really enhance your enjoyment of the wine. Also some wines you have been knocking back may not fair so well on closer inspection.
First look at the appearance of the wine. Pour some in a glass […]