This week, I have been very lucky to taste some of the latest offerings by Chalk Hill Wines who are producing food friendly wines that are punching well above their fruitful weights on charm, price and cheekiness. Just the fact that they have plenty to offer by way of diverse varietals handled well is heartening [...]
I hope that everyone is having a great night tonight if you have signed up for Dry July. Make sure that you open something special now and treat yourself to something mega special (and not necessarily something alcoholic!) for all your effort on the 1st August.
For those who have [...]
A picture worth a thousand words: Off with his head … the Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, vowed not to surrender to the wishes of factional leaders who are backing his deputy, Julia Gillard. Photo: Stefan Postles (www.smh.com.au)
In wine terms the current political ’spill’ situation is simple – Julia G is a little like a [...]
Last week, ‘The Australian’ published an article on the submission by the Winemakers’ Federation of Australia on potential wine labelling reviews and today the Medical Journal of Australia reports that about 80% of women drinking during pregnancy according to Rosanna Ryan from the ABC. There has certainly been plenty of debate in the past on [...]
Last night, I got to see Sex and the City 2 which I totally enjoyed as a moment of pure escapism despite the panning from the critics. It certainly isn’t because I am a fashionista! Let’s face it, it is the closest I have got to fashion in too many years to count anymore and [...]
What’s it going to be this Friday! Check out the treat of the week – Gosset … just because it is my favourite.
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Wines to share with the Mother in your life, see the latest Top 5’s for suggestions.
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Need a warm and cosy wine suggestion for this Friday! What about Shaw & Smith Pinot Noir, or Flynn’s Lewis Road Shiraz Viognier?
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Last night Restaurant Magazine’s San Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants list was announced in London. It is always interesting to see the changes in the list and from an Australian point of view, we are always quite underrepresented. However, it is always a glorious night – this time at the Guild Hall which is magical [...]
Wines to serve at your kid’s party, see the latest Top 5’s for suggestions.
yes, yes, just for the adults!
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