2008 - Cabernet Franc
Australian Wine
Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, Yarra Valley, Hunt Valley and Coonawarra; but a few of Australia's wine regions which enjoy a warm and dry climate ideal for making wine, resulting in the production of wines which are easy on the palate from a young age. Australia is steadily building a name for itself as a top notch wine country.
With considerable government assistance and a dedicated research centre in the Australian Wine Research Institute, Australian wines have come to be known for attention to technical details and innovative production techniques, how to make wine better is of central concern to the Australian industry. This concerted effort at improving the wine industry has resulted in the ability of Australian wine makers to produce good quality wines of high value for money at all price levels, and a subsequent growth in exports over the last ten years. Red and white wines of considerable quality can be sourced from Australia at relatively low prices.
Over the last fifteen years there has been a notable amount of consolidation of wine producing companies in Australia, creating four major companies which are able to fair well on the international market, especially in producing sufficient quantities to satisfy the big players wanting to buy wine in bulk, such as major supermarket buyers.
A second boost to the Australian wine industry comes from its international promotion campaign, waged over the years to improve sales around the world. The promotions are for Australian wine in general, so as to have a broader benefit to the entire industry. The country has around eight hundred and fifty wineries, producing wines such as Shiraz, Cabernet and Chardonnay. The Australian adaption of the French Syrah grape has given their Shiraz an award winning quality. Blends are not uncommon in Australian wine making, with Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz being one of the more popular combinations.
Some of the secrets of the Australian wine industry
The wine charm of Australian fine wine comes through a consolidated effort at maintaining quality ratings. Wines are subjected to a panel of experts who taste samples before export in order to assure quality standards. A label integrity program monitors that information on the label is accurate, especially with regard to vintage, variety and region. Always striving for innovation, Australia produces a quarter of the world's technical papers in the field of wine making, and they are leaders in the fields of oenology, viticulture and marketing. It is the marketing, aimed at satisfying the wants of consumers, that drives a successful wine industry in Australia. These days it is certainly not uncommon to find Australian wines on any notable wine list.
Australian Wine Regions produce some good wines
Another short Cabernet Franc review
Australian Wine
Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, Yarra Valley, Hunt Valley and Coonawarra; but a few of Australia's wine regions which enjoy a warm and dry climate ideal...
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Cabernet Franc Items For Viewing
Morey St. Denis En La Rue De Vergy
Soft, tongue-coating flavors of raspberry and cherry can be enjoyed with this lovely Burgundy from Michelot. The small, single vineyard of "En la Rue de Vergy" (on the road to Vergy) can be found along the great sites in Morey St. Denis, home to several Grand Crus. RDV98 RDV98
Price: 51.99 USD
Cabernet Franc in the news
Vineyard town may soon allow booze sales in restaurants
Thu, 27 Dec 2007 11:44:18 PST
After 100 years of being a dry county, Aquinnah, MA on the south western tip of Martha's Vineyard is awaiting Deval Patrick's signature to allow the two restaurants to serve wine and beer.
Fareham Wine Cellar - Port Wine Styles
Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:26:43 PST
There are many different styles of port including Dry White (usually served chilled as an aperitif), Ruby, Crusted, Late Bottled Vintage, wood-aged Tawny and Colheitas, Single Quinta and Vintage. Please visit Fareham Wine Cellar
Mac Blog Safari: Predictions Abound for Macworld '08
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:29:15 PST
I poured a glass of wine onto my keyboard, what a waste of wine and then rushed to the kitchen sink, took the keyboard apart and water it down with the sprayer. let it dry overnight. I am typing on it right now. It does work, the real trick is drying out the electronics.
Vanilla Pear Mimosa
Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:53:45 PST
Prosecco is a variety of white grape grown in the Veneto region of Italy, and gives its name to the sparkling wine made from that grape. The grape is grown in the regions north of Venice. Its late ripening has led to its use in dry sparkling and semi-sparkling wines, with their characteristic bitter aftertaste.
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