Australian Wines Online

• June 2011

  Hello hello, I am new here.  I'm 29, in the Army, and my wife and I are very new to wine, but very passionate about it and doing our research and learning (and tasting!) all we can.  I'm getting stationed in Colorado in a few months, and we're going to try to pick up a few acres and plant some vines to make our own wine (we currently make wine f... Read More

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• May 2011

  Hi, I want to buy some wine online. Please tell me What I Should Know About Buying Wine Online? Read More

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• May 2011

  An interesting column by Jim Lefevere at Forbes on the forces changing or representing change in the wine market in the US these days. He lists 10 dynamics:Wine consumption growthGeneration YThe global wine villageDrink localTechnology changes everythingBrand vs. landAlternative packagingResidual sugarWine and healthPolitics and the lawwith two ... Read More

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• May 2011

  Ever look at a winelist and say WOW? Finding great deals, and laughable ones as well?Well, I am looking for people to review their favorite and most despised wine lists. Highlighting great wine friendly dishes, or disasters in the making would be welcomed as well!Let me know if you're interested. Read More

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• April 2011

  Is it just me or are new wines Particularly whites and lighter reds becomming more acid. Is this consumer driven or are we accepting the advise of our learned collegues. I see more and more young wines winning awards that are fiercly acid and not that approachable when young. Do we prefer these styles??? Read More

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• March 2011

  Soo... based on some other threads, the topic of Burgundies vs. CA pinots has arisen.  I, being a French virgin, would love to hear more about burgundies.  They are NOT my expertise at all... and to be honest, I have only tasted one, and it ended up being oxidized (sommelier agreed). My expertise tends to lie with Northern California coastal pin... Read More

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• February 2011

  1. Steve Tanzer - Like how he grades tough and also like the regions he specializes in (Burgundy, Piedmont, California/Washington, South Africa, Bordeaux).  Actually, I never knew this guy was American until I looked it up.2. James Suckling - Really like his approach to ratings, and think his website is a must for wine connoisseurs. 3. Robert Pa... Read More

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• February 2011

  I just finished reading 10 pages of very interesting, insightful and articulate posts about the perceived demise of California Cabernet Sauvignon. There was a lot of data contributing to the perception that California is in the middle of a high alcohol "fruit bomb" era.I'm not going to pretend to be Robert Parker Jr., James Laube or even several... Read More

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• February 2011

  Not like it is an original idea, but I am thinking about starting a wine blog.  I have been really interested in comparing wines from different regions by matching my wine selections to the pro cycling tour as it navigates the globe.The premise for my blog will be a weekly comparison of wines from Washington State to wines from regions around th... Read More

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• February 2011

  I usually buy wines priced from $9-$13 and I'm wondering if anyone has some favorites in this price range.  I'll try any type of wine.  Thanks!! Read More

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