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Dal Zotto brothers buy the family winery

Posted on October 22, 2017 by The Wine Commander

Brothers Christian (left) and Michael have purchased the family’s Dal Zotto Wines from their parents marking the first change of hands the winery has seen since the first vines were planted over 30 years ago. The Dal Zottos are the pioneers of prosecco in Australia. … Continue reading →

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2017 Melbourne Wine Show Results

Posted on October 22, 2017 by The Wine Commander

There is always interest around these results as this show is recognised as the most prestigious in Australia. You will see familiar names in some of the classes but as always some rank outsiders pop up. Move fast.  These results … Continue reading →

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Taste like a professional

Posted on October 16, 2017 by The Wine Commander

There are three flights of four glasses of different, unidentified wines grouped on the table in front of you. You have no idea of who made them, what they are, where they’re from or how much they cost. All you … Continue reading →

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Italian Grape Varieties

Posted on October 15, 2017 by The Wine Commander

This is a very simplistic brief description on how to assess the various Italian grape varieties. An ideal reference for any blind tasting. BARBERA Its flavours range from vanilla, raspberry, nutmeg and cherry to intense liquorice. DOLCETTO Deep colour but … Continue reading →

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Yeringberg New Releases

Posted on October 15, 2017 by The Wine Commander

Last weekend saw Yeringberg open its gates for the annual tasting of its new releases. Tasted were: 2015 Marsanne Roussanne $50 2015 Chardonnay $50 2011 Chardonnay $50 2015 Pinot Noir $75 2015 Shiraz $65 2015 Yeringberg $75 The pick in … Continue reading →

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