It’s been a long time since I have wrote about ALDI wine here on the blog. In fact it was back in 2018 when I wrote the post: ALDI Wine – Is it Any Good? Here’s My Verdict. So I figured it was about time I tried some of the current range and typed up…
Mark it on your calendars folks – Thursday 25th of July 2024 is International Shiraz Day! I love Shiraz! It is probably one of my go-to red wines as I find it so versatile. It’s great to sip on while watching TV and equally as great to have with a tasty meal. Some of my…
I was kindly invited by the wonderful team at Portarlington Mussel Tours out for a Sunset Soirée Mussel Tour in the beautiful Port Philip Bay. I had such a wonderful time, I just wanted to share this experience with you. If you’re not aware, Portarlington is in the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula Wine Region. It is…
I was kindly invited for a meal at The Cosmopolitan Hotel Trentham and we had such a wonderful lunch and time, that I just had to pop up a blog post all about it. Do excuse the average photos and videos, Mr Spittoon and I were attempting to control our nearly 2 and 4 year…
Meet Arlo Wine Bar, located just up the hill from the Portarlington pier at 1A Harding St, Portarlington VIC 3223. Arlo launched late December 2023 and has seen a few changes between now and then as they get to know their market. We recently (October 2024) went back for a visit to check out Arlo’s…
I have been living and working in the Bellarine Peninsula since 2020, so yes I am classing myself as a local! Therefore after 4 years, I thought it was about time I put together a list of the best Bellarine Peninsula wineries to visit. My aim with this blog post is to regularly update it….
Wine fridge, wine cabinet, temperature controlled wine cellar, whatever you want to call it – investing in one is well worth your time if you want to drink and store your wine in optimal condition. Vintec Wine Cabinets, Grand Cru Wine Fridges, HiSense, InAlto, Smeg, Fisher & Paykel, ASKO, Eurocave, Liebherr, Swisscave and the list…
Countdown the days to Christmas with these wine advent calendars! I don’t know who thought to make Christmas Advent Calendars boozy, but they’re a legend! It’s not like we need another excuse to indulge further during the festive season, but hey, you’ve got to get into the Christmas spirit don’t ya 😉 This probably won’t surprise…
When it comes to the world of wine, few grape varieties hold the intrigue and charm quite like Mataro. Also known as Mourvèdre in France and Monastrell in Spain, Mataro is a grape that weaves a tale of complexity, uniqueness, and mystery. In this Mataro wine guide, I’ll delve into the fascinating world of Mataro,…