Articles written by Darby Higgs

The online world is abuzz with social media, especially twitter. Internet marketers are scrambling for ways to make money from all of this online activity.

Nov 15, 2009 - Darby Higgs

There are times when it is good to go outside theold adage of red wine with red meat, white wine with white meat.

Aug 31, 2009 - Darby Higgs

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.

Jun 6, 2009 - Darby Higgs

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

May 29, 2009 - Darby Higgs

It is nearly 150 years since the Phylloxera aphid was identified as the cause of vast destruction of vineyards in Europe, particularly in France.

May 26, 2009 - Darby Higgs

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.

May 15, 2009 - Darby Higgs

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

May 12, 2009 - Darby Higgs

Many online business opportunities provide a "free" website. They are not the best way to generate leads. You can do much better your own content based website.

Mar 22, 2009 - Darby Higgs

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

Mar 15, 2009 - Darby Higgs

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

Mar 4, 2009 - Darby Higgs

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.

Mar 2, 2009 - Darby Higgs

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

Mar 1, 2009 - Darby Higgs

The catastrophic wildfires in Victoria and the associated heatwave have damaged the local wine industry.

Feb 27, 2009 - Darby Higgs

Bordeaux is the centre of wine production in this corner of France, but there are other nearby regions producing delicious and often more affordable wines.

Feb 27, 2009 - Darby Higgs

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

Feb 26, 2009 - Darby Higgs

This lesser known wine region in France is emerging from the shadows of Bordeaux, its more famous neighbour. It has some treasures but you need to seek them out.

Feb 23, 2009 - Darby Higgs

Penfolds Grange is the most famous wine of Australia. Other lesser known Australian wines are keenly sought after as collectibles, or sometimes to drink.

Jan 22, 2009 - Darby Higgs

Webmasters, bloggers and internet marketers are all competing for Google page rank. Game theory suggests that SEO may not be the best best strategy to get traffic.

Dec 3, 2008 - Darby Higgs

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

Nov 30, 2008 - Darby Higgs

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.

Nov 30, 2008 - Darby Higgs

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

Nov 22, 2008 - Darby Higgs

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

Nov 19, 2008 - Darby Higgs

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.

Nov 9, 2008 - Darby Higgs

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

Oct 25, 2008 - Darby Higgs

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

Sep 15, 2008 - Darby Higgs

Storing wine for increased bottle age is rewarding, but it can result in spoiled wine if you don't know which wines to choose, and how to keep your cellar safe.

Sep 3, 2008 - Darby Higgs