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43 Alternative French Varieties
When we are talking about alternative varieties in Australia we most automatically think of those from Italy or Spain, or perhaps Portugal.
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June 2025
192 varieties in Australia
Progress on my book
Jun 17
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Beyond Shiraz Book
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Jun 12
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May 2025
Zinfandel/Primitivo Discussion
...and a super alternative wine offer.
May 13
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Going to the Melb GF & Wine Show?
Get discounted tickets + new wine offer
May 8
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April 2025
Zinfandel/Primitivo Wine in Australia
For years we argued about whether is more correctly called Zinfandel (USA) or Primitivo (Italy), but recent evidence gives it a Croatian origin.
Apr 22
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From Primitivo to Zinfandel to Tribidrag
A red by any other name
Apr 20
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Mondeuse red wine variety
This variety is more correctly known as Mondeuse Noir.
Apr 18
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Pecorino
It's a wine, as well as a cheese
Apr 16
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What are you doing for Malbec Day?
And the Mystery of Macabeo
Apr 16
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Albarino in Australia
and a list of producers
Apr 13
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Aglianico
Southern Italian red with oomph
Apr 12
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Darby Higgs
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