Gourmets of Wine > Smithbrook Merlot rated among the Best in Australia.

The Wine Blokes[The Wine Blokes] It’s fickle to the point where 4 weeks prior to harvest everything looks stunning, and then it kicks you in the guts and turns the other way.  We tried different fermentation practices, oak regimes, yeasts, and blending, and it was painstaking.  We have both worked vintages in Bordeaux, so have had the insight of some of the best Merlot vignerons in the world.  What we learnt is that Merlot is highly site specific, and what works in one block, will not neccessarily work in another.

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The Boutique Wine Lovers Bloghttp://www.boutiquewineries.com.au/blog/2008/02/australian-cabernet-merlot-found-on.cfm [The Boutique Wine Lovers Blog] Australian Cabernet Merlot - found on www.BoutiqueWineries.com.au: Wineries all over the world are blending Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot (and sometimes a little Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot) to create a more complex wine. These Cabernet/Merlot blends are frequently the producer's finest bottlings.

[Long Island wine club | Wines of long island] Wine & Spirits Daily : Costco Decision a Three-Tier Victory: The WSWA called the Ninth Circuit Court decisions a “stunning victory” “But the fact is that the deregulation of alcohol sought by Costco, which the court noted offered ”˜limited selection’ in a ”˜no frills’ environment, .

Cruise Talk Central[Cruise Talk Central] Royal Caribbean Unveils First Architectural Marvel Onboard Project ...: “Central Park is a true evolution of cruise ship design and allows us to provide our guests with not only a more varied selection of balcony accommodations, but also a stunning public venue that will be a central element of the ship, both during the day and at night.”

The Boutique Wine Lovers Bloghttp://www.boutiquewineries.com.au/blog/2008/03/alphabet-of-boutique-wineries-e.cfm [The Boutique Wine Lovers Blog] The alphabet of Boutique Wineries - E: The 2004 Cabernet Merlot was harvested from 24 year old low yielding vines, from our 20 acre vineyard in the Redlands area of the Yarra Valley. Picked late in the season, the wine produced has spent 18 months in French Barriques.

TravelPod.com Recent Updateshttp://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/lizdavid/1/1204321380.html [TravelPod.com Recent Updates] Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz, Chile: It turned out that some of the Chilean 'Merlot' was Carmenere which accounted for both the late-ripening and the distinctive taste of the Chilean 'merlot' These 2 factors had baffled experts for years. It wasn't until 1994 that French ampelographer(is that a real word?), Jean Michel Bourisiquot, discovered that these grapevines were actually the then "Lost Grape of Bordeaux", Carmenere.

TamaraMediahttp://tamaramedia.wordpress.com/2008/03/06/top-5-reasons-to-love-vancouver-and-5-more-reasons-to-love-vancouver/ [TamaraMedia] Top 5 Reasons to Love Vancouver, and 5 More Reasons to Love Vancouver: Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling and Gewurtztraminer round out the whites, and in the reds you can enjoy a mean glass of Merlot, Pinot Noir and even a Syrah. A must-try is the region’s Icewine, a delicious sweet dessert .

TravelPod.com Recent Updateshttp://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/2olives/8/1203692460.html [TravelPod.com Recent Updates] Little Italy - San Diego, California, United States: A two-part attraction, allows guests to see and learn about bottlenose dolphins and California sea otters. Guests can enjoy feeding the fun-loving dolphins at specified times each day and visit an underwater viewing area for an exciting look at the dolphins surfing and frolicking, while curious and furry sea otters dive for crabs and sea urchins nearby.

The Man from Mosel Riverhttp://themanfrommoselriver.wordpress.com/2008/02/20/giant-steps-innocent-bystander/ [The Man from Mosel River] Giant Steps - Innocent Bystander: The wines under the Innocent Bystander label (sourced mostly from contract vineyards in the vicinity) for instance Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir or Shiraz Viognier sell for 20 A$/bottle. Trophy winners of the Giant Steps label are a bit more expensive (30 - 45 A$/bottle).

Jetsettersblog[Jetsettersblog] Taste the Best of Tasmania this June: Renowned amongst wine professionals and enthusiasts as ”˜The Wine Man’, Peter Bourne will present a tasting of Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and some more experimental red varieties.

throwingmusichttp://www.throwingmusic.com/blog/2007/10/tour-diary-part-11-australia.html [throwingmusic] Tour Diary - part 11 - Australia: And interestingly, if you kill a kangaroo, it can kill you too," says Mirko thoughtfully. From this point on, we no longer use the verb,

City Lifehttp://www.thedetroiter.com/b_city/blogs/index.php?blog=2&title=black_nativity_champagne_eon_and_more&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 [City Life] Black Nativity, Champagne, Eon, and more: Having performed for over 250 million viewers in over 3,500 shows throughout Europe, Australia, China, Israel and India, African Footprint makes the Detroit Opera House one of its first stops on its maiden U.S. tour. With a young company of over 30 members, African Footprint has received wide acclaim all over the globe, prompting critics to dub African Footprint “The Riverdance of South Africa.”

Penridge Adventureshttp://penridgeadventures.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!4417CD4F83AF93E7!600.entry [Penridge Adventures] SATED 2007 DAY 4 TUESDAY, 25TH SEPTEMBER, 2007: Maggie Beers was next in line and the pheasant farm downwind must be like being caught in a lift in New Delhi after a session eating a dodgy Vindaloo. Not recommended and not for the weak stomached.

Abstract Gourmethttp://abstractgourmet.com/2007/11/adelaide-day-2-mclaren-vale-tapas/ [Abstract Gourmet] Adelaide Day 2- McLaren Vale & Tapas: Just how close I had no idea until we got into the car to go to McLaren Vale, and a mere 20 minutes later were standing in a tasting room swirling Reidel glasses daubed with inky red stuff like nobody’s business.

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