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Category Archives: McLaren Vale wine
Coriole releases at the zoo!
On 4 August 2011 I was delighted to be invited along to the release of several new Coriole wines, a winery renowned (in my experience at least) for its interesting varietals – I am a fan of their fiano and … Continue reading
D’Arenberg – traditional trailblazers ticking all the boxes!
On a cold Wednesday evening in June I went with some friends to a tasting of d’Arenberg wines at Fassina in Somerton Park, Adelaide. Anyone who lives in Australia and drinks wine knows of d’Arenberg and would instantly recognise the … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet sauvignon, McLaren Vale wine, New World wine, South Australian wine, Syrah/Shiraz, Wine events
Tagged Australian wine, Coppermine Road, d'Arenberg, Dead Arm Shiraz, Galvo Garage, Hermit Crab, McLaren Vale, Peppermint Paddock, Scarce Earth, shiraz, South Australian wine, Sticks and Stones, Wine, Wine2030
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International #Chardonnay Day!
Thursday 26 May 2011 was International #Chardonnay Day! I saw this event being advertised by Rick Bakas the first director of social media in the wine industry in April 2011 when he toured Australia, as he kicked off this trend … Continue reading
Posted in Chardonnay, McLaren Vale wine, New World wine, NZ wine, Social media, South Australian wine, Wine events
Tagged BK Wines, chardonnay, chardonnay day, Greystone Wines, Pepper Tree Venus Block, Qwoff Boys, Rick Bakas, smcadl, sminoz, socadl, Social media, social media in wine, South Australian wine, Wine2030
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Pirramimma releases its super premium ACJ – it had better be good – and it is!
When a renowned family-owned winery releases only the second vintage of its super premium wine, named after its founder and pitched at a standard a notch above its already consistently good premium wine range – it had better be good! … Continue reading
Winemaking, viticulture and wine appreciation courses for adults in Adelaide
Hamilton Secondary College offers the unique combination of Adelaide-based adult education courses in wine appreciation, winemaking and viticulture, in a sociable, inclusive and hands-on environment. Whether you are looking for something fun and different to learn, have a passion for … Continue reading
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