OWS#2 features a review of one of Australia’s largest wine producing regions, an explanation of what to do a look for when tasting wine and a discussion of the “new world versus old world” wine debate.
Intro:
During the week, Mick interviewed Matt
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Gant, last years “Australian Young Winemaker of the Year”, which will feature in the next episode. Don’t miss a unique opportunity to taste St Hallett’s superb 2003 Faith Shiraz with the man who made it.
News:
Research finds wine helps you socially!
Bubbly for Aussie Blokes says Fosters.
$1084 for a bottle of off-the-shelf Penfolds.
Wine makes France go round: Fine French wine used to fuel cars.
$24 bottle wins Adelaide Wine Show. The bottle was 2004 Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Ridge Quartage from the Barrossa.
Features:
Review the Hunter Valley Wine Region. The Hunter is known for it’s aged Semillons among other things and as part of the review, we outline how to taste a glass of wine as we delve into Brokenwood’s 2005 Semillon.
Old world snobs and wine McDonalds’ style: we open up the “New World vs Old World” wine debate.
All the best
Hugo & Mick
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