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Bendigo is now one of Victoria's premium red wine producing regions

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the best known grape varieties in the world but Franc, it's lesser known parent is worth seeking out.

You do not have to live near wineries with tasting rooms to enjoy wine tasting. Here are three other ways to explore the wine with friends to build wine knowledge.

Many thousands of different wine grapes are used around the world. From this diversity arises the enormous range of wines available.

A few traditional white wine varieties have dominated the Australian white wine scene for many years, but the scene is set for a changing of the guard.

Shiraz is the dominant red wine variety used in Australia, but many other varieties are are staking their claims.

The Wine Century Club is an organization which promotes the idea of diversity in wine tasting and appreciation and does not aim to sell wine.

The Yarra Valley wine district near Melbourne, Victoria, Australia produces world famous award winning wines. This relatively small region has over 60 wineries to visit.

Tannat is a minor red wine variety that deserves to be better known. Tannat wines contain compounds that could protect drinkers from number of cardiovascular problems.

Shiraz Viognier is a more than a simple blend of a red wine and a white wine grape variety.

The valleys of Chile are perfect for growing wine, and more vineyards are being developed all the time. Here's a quick guide to what grows where:

Entering the world of wine appreciation can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. All that is required to love wine is an open mind, and these five easy steps.

The Geelong wine region is less well known than the Mornington Peninsula or the Yarra Valley but it has plenty of small wineries making impressive wines.

Recently a major issue in the Australian wine industry has erupted around the identity of a grape variety previously thought to be Albarino.

Learn about French wine online from the South of France. The Languedoc Roussillon region of the Mediterranean produces fine wine.

Old favourites and newcomers shared the trophies at the trophies at the 2008 AAVWS held in Mildura.

Beautiful cool climate wines are among the attractions of this reborn wine region.

A World of Wine in 40 Miles.

Wine has been produced for over 160 years in Victoria, but only a few wineries have been in continuous production.

Most large Australian wine companies have vineyards in this state but the scene is dominated by small and medium vineyards and winemakers.

Southwestern Pennsylvania is home to a dozen wineries. Visit the Pittsburgh area countryside and sip a glass of wine.

The Ribiera del Duero wine region, best known for its red wines, stretches along the river valley of the Duero River as it flows westward towards Portugal.

Cooking meals for celiac carriers may seem challenging, but if you follow some simple steps buying the needed ingredients and preparing the food will be a snap.

A UNESCO World Heritage site, the stunning winemaking region of Lavaux is filled with terraced vineyards, gourmet restaurants and quaint villages.

Wine is a product of nature. Each bottle carries the memory of the seasonal conditions of the year in which it is made as well as the local environment or terroir.

Wines are grouped as red or white, but in fact there are many nuances of hues, tones and shades in the appearance of this multifaceted drink.

Grape vines have a wonderful tendency to mutate. Wine growers are taking advantage of these mutations to use familiar varieties to make new flavors in new areas.

There are sixty plus wine regions in Spain producing a comprehensive array of different wine styles.

Forget the road map. U. S. Highway 331 goes straight through the heart of south Alabama and is the main route to the Florida Gulf Coast. It's also a great scenic drive.