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Coopers' Creed
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European Report

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Winewords - Francine Austin

Wine Tutor

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Wine Travel

September October 2008 Edition

Reign of the robust red - shiraz expands its conquest

WITH shiraz/syrah continuing its march across the world's palates and wine regions, Peter Dry explores the origins, history and success of the variety and explains why he has a personal affinity with shiraz.

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London gets a taste of Aussie ingenuity

LONDONERS have been given a sample of Australian wine innovation in the form of a vineyard in the city?s business centre.

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Cognac and the unlikely Irish connection

"CONGNAC" is a name reserved for the product of the pot stills in only one region on the French west coast.

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Winewords - Francine Austin

IT LOOKS like West Australian-born winemaker Francine Austin has found herself a second home in the cool climes of Tasmania. Francine has been winemaker/manager of Bay of Fires Winery - living on-site - since 2002.

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