Category Archives: Wine News

$50 million six star hotel for the Barossa

Posted on April 28, 2020 by The Wine Commander

Cop this stunning $50 million vineyard hotel planned to be ‘the Sydney Opera House’ of South Australia.  Hotel Oscar Seppeltsfield is set ot open in 2022 and will be situated in the heart of the historic Seppeltsfield vineyard. It will … Continue reading →

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A Guide to buying wine on the Internet

Posted on April 10, 2020 by The Wine Commander

The Coronavirus has had a dramatic impact to the way we live particularly to those who are house bound and love their wine. But it is not all bad because why not use the internet and order wine online? Now, … Continue reading →

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Australian wineries assess fire damage

Posted on March 26, 2020 by The Wine Commander

 In this special edition we review the damage to wineries around Australia after the bush fires. As the Coronavirus rolls on it is time to reflect on the damage done to Australian wineries as a result of the bush fires. … Continue reading →

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Violent hail storms ravage Bordeaux

Posted on May 29, 2018 by The Wine Commander

If you are visiting Bordeaux this winter be aware that many winemakers have just lost 100% of their harvest. Violent hailstorms ravaged parts of the famous wine region in south western France last Saturday causing major damage in hundreds of … Continue reading →

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Decanter wine double quick smart

Posted on April 6, 2018 by The Wine Commander

I have to admit that decanting is a tricky business. It requires forethought, planning and patience. Unless you are removing sediment from an older bottle decanting is usually best for tannic and younger wines. Decanting introduces oxygen which enhances a … Continue reading →

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