It’s double feature time again folks! We are so close to the end of our countdown. Day Ten and Eleven bring us two cracking wines from one of my favourite wineries in Geelong – Bellbrae Estate. I first visited Bellbrae a couple of years ago for my darling sisters’ Hen’s Weekend. If you missed it … More 12 Wines of Christmas – Day Ten and Eleven
Day Nine of the 12 Wines of Christmas brings us the crisp and delicious 2013 Sauvignon Blanc from Flowstone Wines in Margaret River WA. I was lucky enough to first try this wine at the James Halliday Top 100 tasting event recently, where it was awarded a well deserved 97 points. It was also here … More 12 Wines of Christmas – Day Nine
Today we are hitting you with a triple feature, all from the stunning Coombe Yarra Valley! With 3 different wines for 3 different stages of Christmas, this feature has something for everyone! 2014 Sparkling Pinot Noir ($30) On the Eye: Beautiful pale salmon pink On the Nose: Sweet and fruity In the Mouth: Soft and … More 12 Wines of Christmas – Day Six, Seven & Eight
As a predominantly red wine drinker, I used to struggle for choice in summer, when it was too hot to crack open a bottle of a full flavoured, rich, deep red. Although my taste for white wine is definitely growing, I am on the perpetual hunt for a summer Rosé that will satisfy my red … More 12 Wines of Christmas – Day Five
So anyone who is playing along at home (probably just my Mum) will have noticed that we missed Day Four of the 12 Wines of Christmas series yesterday! But I guess that just means that we have to do a double up one day! What a shame, more wine for me. This is the toughest … More 12 Wines of Christmas – Day Four
Ask me what my favourite winery in the Yarra Valley is, and my answer will always be the same – Yering Farm. If you don’t believe me, check out my previous post on the Cellar Door! I just love the place. From the huge open lawn that you can BYO picnic (and dogs) and relax … More 12 Wines of Christmas – Day Three
For Day Two of the 12 Wines of Christmas series, we are jumping to the far end of the red scale, to this delicious 2013 Handpicked Wines Barossa Valley Shiraz. Handpicked Wines produce some of my favourite wines, largely due to the fact that they currently grow grapes from regions all over Australia such as … More 12 Wines of Christmas – Day Two
The holiday season is all about family, friends, fun and food. (And alliteration, apparently!) Honey and pineapple glazed ham, slow cooked pork with crackling, mouthwatering turkey with cranberry sauce, roast vegetables with rosemary and sea salt, fresh seafood, green beans with breadcrumbs.. The list goes on, and I have to stop because I am starting … More 12 Wines of Christmas – Day One
