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Rediscovering Australia – 13 Reasons to Fall in Love Down Under

The wine fair in Dublin’s Mansion House on 30th January by Wine Australia was truly inspirational. From the hundreds of wines available for tasting, three distinct themes emerged. Consistency amongst high-quality wines representing many diverse and unexpected grape varietals and blends and from less familiar regions. Here is a sample of some exceptional wines offering …

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Familiar Grapes New Terroirs When Leaving the Comfort Zone Pays Up for Wines

Risk and Reward: Grapes out of their Comfort Zone and into New Terroirs

Wine’s mapamundi used to be simple… well, not really but at least more consistent: You’d get your Albarino from Rias Baixas, your Riesling from Germany or Alsace and your Malbec from Argentina (or Cahors, if you are an Old World purist). And while it’s comforting to think that some terroirs offer the ultimate golden spot for certain varieties, …

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