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Home Barrel Competition – Fortified Wine Judging

Briony — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 02:41:40 +0000

Home Barrel Competition 2023 The Liebichwein barrel shed has collected many oak casks of various sizes that house liquid gold. Ron and Janet Liebich are proud to continue the great tradition of ageing and blending fortified wines. Only a few decades ago, Muscat and Tawny used to dominate the Barossa wine scene. Liebichwein host an […]

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Bulk Fortified Wines for Barrel Ageing

Janet — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 23:59:20 +0000

Fortified wines have a long history in the Barossa Valley which is one of the most historic wine producing regions in Australia. Here at Liebichwein we certainly have a soft spot for fortified styles and love the fact that so many customers have home barrels for that extra touch of luxury at home. We pride ourselves […]

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FAQ’s Home Barrel Seasoning, Blending and Ageing

Janet — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 23:34:28 +0000

FAQ’s Home Barrel Seasoning, Blending & Ageing What is Tawny style Port wine? Tawny style wine actually starts out like a Ruby or unwooded fortified, but then spends an extended period in oak barrels to soften and round out its character. As wooden staves allow oxygen to enter, this allows some of the wine […]

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Best Home Barrel Fortified Winners

Janet — Sun, 30 Sep 2018 12:17:01 +0000

Announcing the winners of the prestigious “Best Home Barrel Blend” for the 2018 competition. Judging took place in September with three expert judges deliberating samples of Tawny and white fortified wines sent in from our customer base. Wines were very high standard with very little to pick on in […]

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Barrel Care Part 2: How to Maintain a Fortified Keg

Janet — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 12:19:22 +0000

Your personal blend of fortified can be a luxurious addition to any home. With a little time and attention, you can meld your special ingredients into a complex mixture that you can sip with satisfaction. This article follows on from Barrel Care Part 1: How to Start a Fortified Keg and answers common questions we […]

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Barrel Care Part 1: How to Start a Fortified Keg

Janet — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 12:10:16 +0000

Your personal blend of fortified can be a luxurious addition to any home. With a little time and attention, you can meld your special ingredients into a complex mixture that you can sip with satisfaction. This fact sheet answers common questions we get asked about starting your home barrel. We share our tips for looking […]

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