I have just returned from a fabulous 3 day Food & Wine Cruise on board the P&O's Pacific Jewel where I shared wine and knowledge with guests. its a tough gig but someone has to do it. There were some points from my Champagne v's...
I have just returned from a fabulous 3 day Food & Wine Cruise on board the P&O's Pacific Jewel where I shared wine and knowledge with guests. its a tough gig but someone has to do it. There were some points from my talks that...
Following on from my last post I saw this review of the Jim Barry Assyrtiko and 2 other emerging varieties in Australia a Fiano and a Tempranillo Touriga. The review is by David Williams and appeared in the Guardian on Sunday 22nd of October 2017....
This grape is a native of Greece and it was first planted in Australia by Peter Barry of Jim Barry wines in the Clare Valley South Australia in 2012. Peter had tried the wine in its native Santorini Greece whilst on holiday and noted its...
Last moth these awards were held in London, with many winners and finalists being honoured for their contribution to the Australian Wine Industry. Follow the link to the video to learn a little more. http://bit.ly/2g9jBNg...
Wine Taste Talk is running a Pre-Christmas wine class in Yarraville on Thursday 15th of December. The 3 hour class will look at wines to drink this Christmas as well as whats on trend to drink this summer. New styles of crisp white and reds to be...
[caption id="attachment_17012" align="alignnone" width="300"] The line up of Gamay at Harry and Frankie[/caption] One of the advantages of moving to the big smoke of Melbourne is the ability to taste lots of different wines and meet interesting people at wine events. This week has been a winner...
For those of us that love our Australian Sparkling wine, here is an in depth look by Tyson Stelzer free for you to download. It takes a comprehensive look at what is available with lots of good information about different styles and methods of production....
Yesterday, not only did I go to the Port Adelaide-Collingwood game to see The Power win convincingly, then win a signed football at the after game function. I came home to Duck Agnolotti paired with a delicious 2013 Spring Vale Pinot Noir. I had been saving...
Champagne & Sparkling Wine Class If you enjoy Champagne and Sparkling Wine and would like to learn more, or are you new to the joys of bubbles, this is the class for you. Be prepared for the entertaining and gift giving of the festive season and get the most out...