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Syrah or Shiraz?

Posted on September 5, 2012 by FirstPressings

“What’s in a name?  That which we call a Syrah/Shiraz by any other name would smell as sweet”. With apologies to William Shakespeare for destroying his much-revered quote from Romeo and Juliet, Syrah/Shiraz has caused some confusion over the past … Continue reading →

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The Queen of Grapes

Posted on July 25, 2012 by FirstPressings

If Cabernet Sauvignon is the King of grapes and one of the most widely planted on the plane then Chardonnay has to be the Queen.  With around 400,000 acres planted globally, it is second only to Airén amongst white wine … Continue reading →

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Riesling. A brief look at the perfect warm weather white.

Posted on April 11, 2012 by FirstPressings

With the warm weather approaching, the style of wine that we usually get pleasure from tends to change.  Gone are the heavy reds that we enjoyed with winter meals.  Now we are looking for something a little more refreshing.  And … Continue reading →

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