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Tanker driver siphoned off 1000’s of litres of wine

Posted on October 22, 2017 by The Wine Commander

A 52 year old tanker driver has been arrested after allegedly siphoning off several thousand litres of wine into a basement on his parents’ property near Carcassonne, south west France. Following a call-out to an altercation two kilometres east of … Continue reading →

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Bass Phillip and Burgundy new release tasting

Posted on October 22, 2017 by The Wine Commander

I was delighted to attend a new release tasting of the latest Bass Phillip and some burgundy comparisons provided by ‘Wisdom and Wine’. Three brackets were shown and a bunt summary follows. Points are out of 20. 2014 Besson Chablis … Continue reading →

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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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