Wednesday, June 29, 2011

The Oz (Nostalgia) Files


The Vino Connection

Australia has an incredible passion for wine. Every region has atleast one beloved and well-known wine valley that people will travel across the continent to have a holiday in the vineyard.  We have beautiful wine in the US as well but the passion for wine doesn’t seem to be as widespread, likely due to the difference in geography. The US has so many States without wine and just more States in general while in Australia each of the 7 States has a popular wine valley the may be the most identifying factor of the region.  Every restaurant all across the continent has a carefully and proudly selected wine list that they almost expect you to want to drink.  You can drink wine at most cafes, even the ‘healthy burger’ fast food joints, and just about every venue movie theater, museums, sporting events, etc…You name it, they have wine. And if you ask, all places will give you a tasting to be sure you find a glass of wine you will definitely enjoy. Everyone loves to learn and talk about wine and whether drinking it casually or elegantly, it seems to be a strong thread connecting the people of an entire continent, with a common passion for a simple pleasure.

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