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Hunter Valley Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Sémillon, the classic white grape variety, does famously well here. Chardonnay is grown to lovely effect, too. As far as reds are concerned, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz are the two most highly-regarded varieties, and blends of these grapes, when done right, can be fascinating amalgams of the best characteristics of both. The wines of this...read more
 

Margaret River Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Margaret River, which is in the Western Australia region (though despite the name, the region is actually in the southwest of the country), is rather similar to Bordeaux in the variety of grapes that flourish there. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, two of the three great grapes of that most famous French wine region (the third is Cabernet Franc),...read more
 

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White Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Tuesday, July 11, 2006
White wines are made in as wide a variety of styles as red wines. From the oaky, buttery Chardonnays of California and Australia to the steely, austere wines of Chablis (also, amazingly enough, made from Chardonnay), there is sure to be a white wine out there to please any palate. The trick to appreciating white wines, as it is with all wines,...read more
 

Sauvignon Blanc Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Tuesday, July 11, 2006
These days, it seems as if varietal wines produced from Sauvignon Blanc are some of the most beloved and popular in the world. Like many grape varieties, it is known by a number of names. Though whether the label on the bottle says Sancerre, Pouilly-Fuisse, or Fume Blanc, it is easily recognizable by its famously grassy, herbal aroma. If...read more
 

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Semillon Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Tuesday, July 11, 2006
To the casual wine drinker, Semillon may or may not be terribly familiar. In its New World incarnation, Semillon is best known as a popular varietal wine that is produced in Australia. Here, it tends to produce a wine whose flavors can range from honey to flowers to spice. It is typically rather austere in its youth, but as the best ones age,...read more