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The AZ of French wine
Stuff.co.nz VALUE FOR MONEY: the Languedoc produces some of France's most inexpensive wines. They come under the IGP of Pays d'Oc. Most wines are varietally labelled: look for chardonnay, syrah, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, sauvignon blanc, grenache and … |
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Success of Chinese wines shows growing good taste – ecns
Success of Chinese wines shows growing good taste
ecns
The best champagne was won by the Pol Roger Brut Vintage Champagne from France. Jacob's Creek Chardonnay from Australia won Best Value White Wine. Nine out of 200 or so entries this year were domestic wines. Two trophies for Chinese wines were … -
Time to try something new from South Africa – Straight.com
Time to try something new from South Africa
Straight.com
There is one sweet wine, which I can recommend: Cape Classics Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz 2012, for only $14.99. Yes, it's a bit of a dumb name, but it calls it like it is: a sweet, full, very juicy red wine. Not Shiraz as we know it, Jim, and definitely not …and more » -
Chilean winemakers, taking risks – Washington Post
Chilean winemakers, taking risks
Washington Post
Their Antiguas Reservas cabernet sauvignon was the first wine I ever bought by the case (the 1985 vintage). It continues to offer great value, even though the price has crept up toward $20. The winery's entry line, now simply called Cousiño, is my go … -
Yalumba sends its envoy – Otago Daily Times
Otago Daily TimesYalumba sends its envoy
Otago Daily Times
While here, she showed Yalumba's viognier wines, and its cabernet shiraz which the winery has been making since it was founded by Samuel Smith in 1849. One hundred and sixty years later, it is still … Following a taste of Janz ($27), Yalumba's …
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