The Auswine Forum

Australia is no longer in Parker's tasting portfolio, Jay Miller is the man at the helm.

Despite not always agreeing with Parker, he helped build the profile of Australian wine, especially in the US (more so the 'hedonistic' style). In this last issue, the tides have however turned somewhat...

Colin, I wouldn't for one second think you were responsible for spam, but it looks like "Chuckles " is trying to give a winemaker by the name of "Colin" a plug. It certainly looks that way doesn't it Ric. For fear of speculation, I'll refrain from further contribution to this th...

so much contention... to save confusion, I too am ITB, however I think the discussion may be a little closer to home for me. I neither work for Tim or for the owners of Aberfeldy, but would like to point out, this vineyard is exceptionally maintained and the fruit quality would be representative of ...

Vinum: Thanks. That's interesting - I thought the first two years were the same as the viticulture course, not just similar. Whoops! I don't really have any prerequisites from this wine marketing degree - I've plenty of tasting experience and sensory evaluation, but not enough vine or wine work. I'...

Maybe I have misconstued what you have written, but I will go through a few things... The Adelaide oenology course, is a 4 year degree, the first two do share similarities with the viti course. The final 2 consist of greater specificity in winemaking including several subjects which are hands on and...

My enquiry was based on; in terms of production. I like cork, however it is not an excellent closure. Cheers Colin. What else do you use it for then? If it's not an excellent closure, what is there to like about it? Kieran Kieran, just because cork is not technically an excellent closure (with fear...

My question is, why not try a research/academic institute?

We have quite a comprehensive wine research sector in Australia, why not utilise the resources we have?

Additionally, the scope of the question is huge, but simultaneously quite self explanatory.

Cheers,
Colin.

The practices encouraged in wild fermentation can only assist Brett. I'm sure there are some great old wines out there that would have been sulphited early the french have typically had much more SO2 used in their wines than Australians. Cultured wines will still have it yes but it will be more app...

What I also think should be added (though I sure some will disagree) brett can also be a good thing in small doses. It can be complexing in red wine styles and can be a usefull tool. But it is also very hard to control once it is in the winery, wine and finished product. It can be also blamed for a...

Hi Mike,

I will try and dig out the paper that Linda presented at the AWITC, if you want it I can forward it on to you.

Cheers
Colin.

While I definately see your point Mike, I am inclined to disagree - well in part at least. Often during blending trials, notes for the wine we are putting together would more often than not see more than 6 aromatic discriptors. Both myself and my partner see this as important in differentiation of w...

Linda spoke at last years AWITC, very interesting talk, actually it was good to see some more molecular/genetic research especially in sensorily related fields. Interestingly, a comparison to chilli or hot/spicy foods was formed, ie. those who have high thresholds for such foods were generally not s...

Colin We don't get many Oregon Pinots in Australia (small production and Excahnge rate). How does Evesham Wood rate in the Oregon strata ? regards Chris Hi Chris, all I know about evesham is that they are in Salem, most of the time I have spent in the US, well in Oregon has been fairly hectic, so a...

Sure, as I mentioned before (anonymously, I am always forgetting to log in), the 03 and 04 Lemelsons Gris, Riesling and Chardonnay are winners. 99 and 02 were good years, any of the producers I named above are worth checking out. Check out the Carlton Winemakers Studio, this is a cooperative in Carl...

Sorry, that was me.

Cheers,
Colin.

In terms of aspect, it is very hard to categorically state that south would be no good, as row orientation, training and practice are of particular importance. I am not trying to be dismissive, just pointing out a feature of viticulutre. For example, a south facing slope with north south row orienta...

I'm thinking of planting some red grapes in the backyard to make my own "estate" wine. I live in Melb East. I already have access tp barrels, basket press and vat's. I would like to grow enough to make 1 barrel, so assume I probably need to harvest about 400kg. Can some one please tell me how much ...

apologies, that was me...

knew I had too many beers...

TCA is generally measured by GC/MS, and like others have said I am unaware of any home kits, more to the point, if there were nay on the market, I would be highly sceptical at first. Other than the larger wineries (and that could possibly be the top five) I dont know of any one running GC/MS for TCA...

Sorry, that was me.

Cheers
Colin.