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The Big Stretch - The Emerging Chilean Fine WIne Industry

Submitted by Brian Croser. on Tue, 21/02/2012 - 3:32pm

The following paper was recently given by Brian at the inaugural South American Wine Workshop in London.

“THE BIG STRETCH”

THE EMERGING CHILEAN FINE WINE INDUSTRY

INTRODUCTION

I am not an expert on the Chilean wine industry and even less so on the Argentinean wine industry.  

US shortfall may solve OZ surplus

Submitted by admin on Thu, 16/02/2012 - 8:02am

The following article is taken from Jancis Robinson's website: http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/a201202131.html

US shortfall may solve OZ surplus by Jancis Robinson, 13 Feb 2012

Mention from Hugh Johnson in World of Fine Wine

Submitted by admin on Thu, 29/12/2011 - 7:16am
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A great mention from the great Hugh Johnson about out 2009 Foggy Hill Pinot Noir in the latest edition of World of Fine Wine. Hugh in his regular coups de coeur section writes:

So have any new wines given me a jump?

Tapanappa Tastings at Vintage Cellars

Submitted by Tapanappa Wines on Thu, 24/11/2011 - 9:43am

A couple of great opportunities to check out the Tapanappa range of wines in the coming weeks.

Where:

Vintage Cellars Double Bay

396-398 New South Head Rd, Double Bay NSW 2028

Ph. (02) 9327 1333

When:

Fascinating Pinot

Submitted by Brian Croser. on Thu, 24/11/2011 - 9:27am
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On Monday night (the 21st) in the multi-faceted Leonard French Grand Hall of the National Gallery of Victoria we were treated to a tasting of international Pinot Noirs reflecting and refracting the spectrum of hues, aromas, flavours and palate architecture of this fascinating grape variety.

Sunshine, Riesling & Qantas

Submitted by Brian Croser. on Tue, 01/11/2011 - 12:31pm

Remarkably the sun came out in Oregon's Willamette Valley and has prevailed over the occasional misty rain drift from the Pacific for the past 16 days.

Foggy Hill Pinot rated equal top pinot at 5 Nations Wine Challenge

Submitted by Tapanappa Wines on Tue, 25/10/2011 - 6:25am
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This happened a while ago but we forgot to put it upon the site (my bad, S).

Our 2009 Foggy Hill Pinot Noir was rated equal top Australian Pinot, in the Five Nations Wine Challenge, just being notched out for the Australian Trophy.

A great result, and further vindication of our ongoing committment in this very special site.

Whether Weather or Climate Change is More Important?

Submitted by Brian Croser. on Fri, 14/10/2011 - 6:39am

Here we are again in Oregon where vintage used to be in September.

Today is the 13th of October, a cool foggy damp day in downtown Dayton and at least two weeks from harvest.

Dayton is a small town at the junction of the Yamhill and the Willamette Rivers, which in turn flow into the mighty Columbia and out to the Pacific Ocean beyond Portland city.

Pale in Comparison by Huon Hooke

Submitted by Tapanappa Wines on Wed, 12/10/2011 - 8:24am
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The following article by Huon Hooke appeared in The Sydney Morning Herald, October 11th 2011

A super-wet season has prompted a perfectionist to sell off his pinot for a few dollars.

Brian Croser draws three samples of 2011 pinot noir from their barrels, all pale coloured but charming for their floral and cherry-like perfumes. Blend them and it would be a very attractive but pale-coloured, light-bodied pinot noir.

Tasting at The Ed

Submitted by Tapanappa Wines on Sat, 10/09/2011 - 7:57am
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A chance for a sneak peak at the about to be released 2007 Whalebone Vineyard Merlot Cabernet Franc.

Where:

The Edinburgh

1 - 7 High Street, Mitcham SA 5062

08 8373 2753 - edinburgh.com.au

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