Tag Archives: syrah

Wine and friend pairing! Clarendon Hills Brookman Syrah and the Brook man from Clarendon

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

My birthday this year was special – not for turning another year older, but for the kindness and inspiration shown to me by someone I recently met. Basic human goodness can be more beautiful than any wine – even a Clarendon Hills! … Continue reading →

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BK Wines – reigniting the passion and firing the senses!

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

Brendon Keys of BK Wines reminds me of the day I first got that ‘wow’ factor from a wine and of all the standout wines I ever tasted. This is artisan winemaking at its best. It reawakens that excitement and … Continue reading →

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When the Kiwi and Aussie stars align…

Posted on August 22, 2010 by

I met up with some wine-loving friends for dinner and my contribution to the wine supply was Villa Maria’s 2008 Cellar Selection syrah from Hawke’s Bay, another acquisition from my recent trip to NZ. Everyone contributed their views as I … Continue reading →

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