A. Pinot Noir
B. Viognier
C. Merlot
D. Sauvignon Blanc
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STICKIES
The affectionate name Australians give to their sweet wines. Ther term is broadly used to cover late-harvest wines as well as Australia’s phenomenal sweet FORTIFIED Muscats, topaques, and fortified tawnies.
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