Tag Archives: Fassina

BK Wines – reigniting the passion and firing the senses!

Posted on February 22, 2013 by tigchandler

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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Fassina – An SA family treasure

Posted on April 3, 2012 by tigchandler

The Fassina family owns and operates a chain of liquor stores in South Australia (SA). Why is Fassina an SA family treasure? Because they have heart and creativity and good honest values. I chatted to Ross Fassina and his daughter … Continue reading →

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Fassina’s South Australian tasting – variety and character in spades

Posted on November 17, 2011 by tigchandler

In their last tasting of 2011, Fassina have excelled themselves again, attracting a diverse range of wineries from across South Australia with different grape varieties (I counted 17!), climates, soils (dare I say terroir), histories and approaches. Some I knew … Continue reading →

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Superb and surprising Australasian tasting at Fassina!

Posted on August 18, 2011 by tigchandler

How lucky am I that I live so close to Fassina Liquor in Somerton Park, Adelaide! They have one great wine-tasting event after another – see for example the mid-winter d’Arenberg tasting showcasing some of McLaren Vale’s best and from … Continue reading →

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