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Default Syrah - Oz cultural cringe?

Martin Field wrote:
> Australian winemakers have a long history of cultural cringing - that is,
> using European, mainly French names for their wines. Most finally stopped
> this pathetic practice after being dragged into the late twentieth century
> by litigation and international trade treaties.
>

Martin,
Is there any move afoot to change the name of "Port" coming from
Australia? As you say, the practice has been gradually phased out with
other wines ("Sauternes" for starters) this one seems to be hanging on.

Mark Lipton