Archive for March, 2009
A DogRidge Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 for our candlelight dinner at Earth Hour
The Cab Sav proves to be a great example of a full bodied red from the McLaren Vale – perfect for red meat or cheese.
Australian Wineries and Earth Hour – how can we take part and set an example
Two years ago, Sydney was the first big City in this cult event – now spreading across the whole world. So how can the wineries be part of it – read more on downunderwines.net
A quaffa from Australia’s oldest family owned winery: Yalumba
With friends coming over for a sun-downer on a rather warm autumn evening, they brought a couple of bottles of Rose with them. I am not a big fan of these wines, but this one was a surprise.
How does a local Australian winery use micro-blogging site twitter
Twitter is great for building a relationship with people that drink our wines and also raise awareness of the brand both in Australia and overseas markets.
Wine tasting at a Cellar Door and Business Networking
I enjoy the combination of meeting new business people and tasting new wines at the same time. At a ZaaBiz event in NSW we met at Tertini Wines last night.
Southgate in Melbourne turns into a cellar door on the weekend
One of my top favourites of the busy Melbourne Food and Wine Festival happens on Saturday and Sunday (21/22 March).
And the winner is: Lerida Estate 2008 Pinot Gris from the Canberra Region
The decision for the winner was a hard one as both the Kirrihill as well as the Lerida Estate showed wonderful details of fruityness.
Cool Climate Pinot Gris Tasting with friends on a rainy evening
I have deliberately picked a selection of six with each one originating from a different wine region, they are all available for under $25 in either bottle shops or at the cellar door.
